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history of freak shows

In freak show
…legitimate stage, or in carnival sideshows (so named because they required a separate fee for entry from the main circus or carnival midway)—had become one of the chief attractions for American audiences. A major moment during that period was the “Revolt of the Freaks” in 1898, when a collection of…
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significance in circus

In circus: Sideshows
) Sideshows became a part of the circus in the United States in the late 19th century, although they did not gain much popularity elsewhere. Barnum was perhaps the major influence in sideshow development, having demonstrated their popularity as an attraction at his American Museum.…
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