THIS autumn could surely do with a little magic sprinkling on it and what is more magical than Gerry Cottle’s Magic Circus which rolls into town - Taking over the Cardiff City stadium for a half-term special with the most extravagant show you’ll ever see.

You might think you’ve been to the circus and seen it all before, but this circus is like no other. It’s no longer enough to have the same old acts, we constantly want to be more amazed and more surprised and with the rise of powerful TV magicians such as Dynamo, illusionists and contortionists competing for the top spot on Britain’s Got Talent and the like – magic is back and it’s better than ever.

Even after almost 60 years in Circus Gerry Cottle has always been one to stay ahead of the game and he has created a brand new super-show The Magic Circus.

Gerry has earned his high status in the circus industry, his bravery and ambition taking him and his sensational shows as far as the Middle East. This year his new 100 minute show features acts from all over the world including America, Africa, France, Spain, Italy and even Russia. A truly international cast. There are even some performers you may recognise from Britain’s Got Talent, joining together for this masterpiece; merging sensational circus acts with unexpected mind-blowing twists and illusions.

This circus will have you on the edge of your seat one minute and rolling about laughing the next, guaranteed by the man himself, Gerry Cottle who said “Amazing circus and almost unbelievable magic have always been a passion of mine, The Magic Circus has my name on it so I promise you a great show!”

Encompassing The Wow Stars, a troupe of 10 hugely talented young performers led by Sarah Cottle and Ellen Ramsay who will astound with their unbelievable daredevil acts high in the roof of the big top, on unicycles, roller skates and juggling on the back of quad bikes as they roar around the stage and even on a motor bike on the high wire, together with world wind acrobatics of the Tanzanian Tornados, The Mexican madcap juggler Gordon Marquez, From Russia The Veslovski Cossack whip cracker and of course to sensational Queens of Magic.

Showing from July through August with dates in both Paignton and Torquay The Magic Circus is the perfect summer activity for you and your family, and for only £40 a family of four can see this fantastic show full of incredible illusions and featuring a huge range of acts sure to leave you absolutely amazed!

This show will be heading to the Cardiff City Stadium from Tuesday, October 17, to Thursday October 26. Performances take place on weekdays at 5pm and 7.30pm and Saturday/Sunday at 2pm and 5pm. For more information phone the onsite box office on 0845 835 5050 or visit the website themagiccircus.com.

The South Wales Argus has teamed up with The Magic Circus to offer five family tickets to the event. To be in with a chance of winning, just answer the following question: Who has created the brand new show, The Magic Circus?

Send your answer, name, address and contact details on a postcard to The Magic Circus Competition, Samantha Newman, South Wales Argus, Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 3QN or you can enter by text. Start your message with MAGIC, leave a space and then send your answer, name and address to 80360. Messages cost 50p plus your normal operator text charge. Service provided by Newsquest Media Group. Terms and Conditions at southwalesargus.co.uk/competitions.

Closing Date: October 16, 2017.