The Magic That Makes Cirque du Soleil Different: A Reflection on Wonder

Photo by Liesbeth Hoornaert There's something profound that happens in the darkness of a theater when the lights dim and the first notes of a Cirque du Soleil show begin. I experienced this firsthand on opening night, not as a performer or crew member, but simply as someone in the audience—and what I witnessed around me was nothing short of magical. The Sound of Wonder Sitting in the Big Top,…