Clowns keep the laughs coming in Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents "Dragons." | Craig Pedziwiatr photo

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents "Dragons" includes a high-energy canine act from Hans Klose and his wife, Mariya. | Craig Pedziwiatr photo

Ticket-holders can meet and greet some of the performers during the All-Access Preshow for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents "Dragons." | Craig Pedziwiatr photo

The All-Access Preshow prior to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents "Dragons" offers ticket-holders the chance to see acts such as silk aerialists up close. | Craig Pedziwiatr photo

The All-Access Preshow opens one hour prior to showtime of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents "Dragons" and offers the chance for attendees to try on some of the wardrobe. | Craig Pedziwiatr photo

Temporary tattoos are free during the All-Access Preshow at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents "Dragons." | Craig Pedziwiatr photo

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents "Dragons" runs through Nov. 25 at the United Center in Chicago. | Craig Pedziwiatr photo

Johnathan Lee Iverson is the ringmaster for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents "Dragons." | Craig Pedziwiatr photo

One of the most breathtaking sights at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents "Dragons" features a double-motorcycle high-wire act. | Craig Pedziwiatr photo

The Asian elephants featured in Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents "Dragons" are billed as the largest herd of any circus in North America. | Craig Pedziwiatr photo

The Torres family's motorcycle act, which features eight riders in the Globe of Steel, is making its debut in Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents "Dragons." | Craig Pedziwiatr photo