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The Weekly Special concluded its production in fall 2018; the page below is an archive.

WTIU continues its exploration of the Hoosier state with a new series, Journey Indiana.

Memory Chain


Grand Illusion

In an unknown time or place, a grand circus came to an Indiana town, featuring exotic animals, valiant warriors, and mysteries still left to the imagination.

Archival Images Courtesy of:  Indiana Historical Society, Circus Historical Society

Special Thanks to:  Susan Sutton, Dorothy Nichols

Produced & Directed by:  Susanne Schwibs

Written & Narrated by:  Tom Roznowski

Editing & Graphics by:  David Gonzalez

Production Assistance provided by:  Hugh Donkin



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