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Illustrated with reproductions of early artifacts and drawings along with modern photographs of present-day circuses, the book is filled with colorful memorabilia. Sections for each of the circus spectacles provide information on clown training, performing animals, acrobats, and trapeze artists, as well as brief biographies of the more famous performers. An excellent overview of a popular entertainment. Ind.