Paranormal Cirque caravanned into town and pitched the big top tent outside of Katy Mills Mall this week. Ghouls, zombies, vampires and maniacs made the parking lot more frightening than it ever was on Black Friday. The blood, guts and scares were overshadowed by the talented circus troupe that thrilled the sold out crowd with stunt-oriented feats including acrobatics, magic, fire play all peppered with adult humor.

Paranormal Cirque continues at Katy Mills through January 20 before moving to Cypress for shows running January 23-26. For more information, visit paranormalcirque.com. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    Evil takes over during Paranormal Cirque.
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    Fans pose before being thrilled at Paranormal Cirque.
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    A chainsaw wielding maniac performs at Paranormal Cirque.
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    The zombie burlesque excites the crowd at Paranormal Cirque.
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    Fans are frightened heading into Paranormal Cirque.
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    The acrobats displayed their talents along with their sculpted muscles.
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    Fans pose before being thrilled at Paranormal Cirque.
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    A demon is released during Paranormal Cirque.
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    A mobile ghoul gives chase at Paranormal Cirque.
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    Fans pose with a maniac at Paranormal Cirque.
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    Another successful death defying stunt performed during Paranormal Cirque.
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    Hilarious fan participation kept the crowd entertained at Paranormal Cirque.
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    Fire play heats up Paranormal Cirque.
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    Fans pose at Paranormal Cirque.
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    The acrobats displayed their talents along with their sculpted muscles.
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    The zombie burlesque excites the crowd at Paranormal Cirque.
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    Fans pose before being thrilled at Paranormal Cirque.
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    The Vampiress keeps the audience in a trance during Paranormal Cirque.
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    Audience members were curious to what he was hiding during Paranormal Cirque.
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    Fans pose before being thrilled at Paranormal Cirque.
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    A contortionist writhes during a performance at Paranormal Cirque.
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    Hilarious fan participation kept the crowd entertained at Paranormal Cirque.
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    Aerial silks performance kept audience members excited during Paranormal Cirque.
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    Another successful display of magic during Paranormal Cirque.
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    Fans filled with fear and laughter as they head into Paranormal Cirque.
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    Fans dared to take photos with this bunch during Paranormal Cirque.
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    The vampire’s lair gets larger during Paranormal Cirque.
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    Bloody gore on display heading into Paranormal Cirque.
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    The grim reaper and vampiress set the stage for magic during Paranormal Cirque.
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    The zombie burlesque excites the crowd at Paranormal Cirque.
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    Another successful display of magic during Paranormal Cirque.
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    A thrilling performance during Paranormal Cirque.
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    Another successful death defying stunt performed during Paranormal Cirque.
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    Fans pose before being thrilled at Paranormal Cirque.
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    The acrobats displayed their talents along with their sculpted muscles.
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    He is coming for you next.
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    The butcher leads an audience member away during Paranormal Cirque.

Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.