December 2nd 2024.
Once a forgotten mining settlement, Nipton, California is now poised to become a bustling hub of creativity and entertainment. The extravagant entertainment company Spiegelworld, known for their daring and mesmerizing shows like Absinthe and Opium, has set their sights on this small desert town and has big plans in store.
Surrounded by the vast Mojave Desert and home to only a handful of residents, Nipton may seem like an unlikely location for a circus retreat. But Spiegelworld saw the potential in this hidden gem and purchased an 80-acre plot of land for $2.5 million earlier this year. They have dubbed it "Circus Town" and have already started transforming the once dusty and desolate land into their global headquarters.
The vision for Circus Town is grand and audacious. Spiegelworld's website asks, "What if an audacious circus company purchased a small town in the middle of the Mojave Desert?" As the new caretakers of this desert oasis, they aim to write the next chapter in Nipton's centuries-old story.
The purchase of Nipton has been compared to the popular TV show "Schitt's Creek," where a wealthy family is forced to live in a small town they once bought as a practical joke. But for Spiegelworld founder Ross Mollison, it's more like "Schitt's Creek" meets the circus. The company plans to create a "living town" where performers and artisans can retreat to dream and create. It will be a place to tell stories around the campfire, dine under the stars, and wake up to breathtaking views of the mountains.
While Spiegelworld's usual headquarters is in Las Vegas, just an hour away, Circus Town will now serve as their "own stretch of paradise." Since 2011, they have been wowing audiences with their electrifying shows in Vegas, and now they have a new home base to inspire even more jaw-dropping performances.
But Nipton's journey to becoming a circus oasis is not the first time the town has been sold to unconventional buyers. In 2017, it was purchased for $5 million by the American Green cannabis company, with plans to turn it into a "marijuana mecca." However, those plans never came to fruition, and the town has been waiting for its next chapter ever since.
While Spiegelworld works on their plans for Circus Town, the town is not yet open to the public. Only two performers currently reside there, and the seasonal miners and longtime locals are witnessing the transformation with curiosity and excitement. Spiegelworld has promised an exciting future for Circus Town, with plans for a sculpture park, performance venues, and even underground accommodation bunkers.
The progress of Circus Town can be followed on Spiegelworld's Instagram page, where they proudly proclaim, "We're building the world's first Circus Town." And if you have a story to share or want to be a part of this daring venture, you can get in touch with them via email.
Nipton's forgotten past is now being transformed into a vibrant and enchanting future, thanks to the bold vision of Spiegelworld. And who knows, perhaps one day, Circus Town will be known as the must-visit destination for circus lovers and thrill-seekers alike.
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