The award-winning puppeteers behind the Olivier and Tony-winning hit War Horse have teamed up with the producers of the international hit magic show The Illusionists to present a true, turn of the century circus experience, Circus 1903

Check out how the incredible elephant puppets were created and get a better sense of the spellbinding and jaw-dropping theatrical event in the videos below.

First a Dark, Sexy Glimpse at Circus 1903

Then Learn the Exotic History of Turn of the Century Circus

Now It's All About the Making of the Elephants

Finally, a GIF Look at Some Non-Elephant Acts

See Circus 1903 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden from April 5- April 16.