True Story: Circus Pyongyang - A gig to North Korea + 56 High Quality Photos Inside Kim's Dynasty

Juha Kurvinen, chainsaw juggler and holder of two official Guinness World Records, gets one day an invitation to perform at a circus in North Korea organized to honour the birthday of president Kim Il-sung. Joining Kurvinen is the most famous Finnish professional magician, who has always wanted to travel to an "another planet". 

The party is being held at the capital of North Korea, Pyongyang. The artists have asked two journalists to assist them on this trip. It is strictly prohibited for journalists to enter the closed country. Constant fear of getting caught, brainwash and culture shock hits on every member of the Finnish travel party, when they have to operate under constant surveillance. 

Circus Pyongyang is a true story of a trip made by a Finnish artist entourage to the most closed state in the world, which is being presented as a terrestrial paradise for its western guests. The truth is something else. It's a trip to another planet, Circus Pyongyang. 

What journalist and readers are saying:

"Circus Pyongyang was an enjoyable read, hard to put down. The language flows nicely. Structure is well thought out. At times Circus Pyongyang reminded me of the odysseys of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson and his linguistic gimmicks." 
- Eero Karisalmi, Radio Melodia

"A wonderfull true story. A true eye opener."
- Johan Kleingeld

"Not a lot is known about North Korea. It seems that everything you hear about the country is more ridiculous than the last. This book provides a rare and incredibly interesting account of what actually goes on behind closed doors. The story seems like it would be something of a fiction novel, but all of it is based on a true story. Great read!"
- The Sizzler

"I have stepped back from book reviews, but decided that this book deserves a review. It is well written and covers an amazing trip and an extremely mysterious subject. 5 Stars" 
- Gaviota Tejana

"This book is one of the best books illustrating a foreigner's point of view in North Korea. It tells the story of how much propoganda is slathered in ever corner of every room in Pyongyang. It tells an epic experience that circus players around the world were invited to one of the least-forgiving countries in the world: the empire of Kim's!"
- Swakie

"Wonderful storytelling. I immensely enjoyed reading this book. I laughed at the author's misadventures as well became appalled at the conditions he found while in North Korea...the book is both humorous and heart-warming."
- AD aka "Don" in Amazon

"A interesting view of Norht Korea. This is a view of NK that is hard to get."
 - Fred L. Wellman

Have a chilling & exciting times with extraordinary True Story!

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