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Hoh on Barnum + hist. of circus
- Posters - hyperbole was rampant
1894 - Ringling Brothers
by 1896 [[strikethrough]]used RR [[strikethrough]] took show on the road
Gargantua
Jumbo (elephant)
Huey - on Barnum "We only use superlatives"
Worked PR for R bro.[[?]] Barnum & Bailey
. Ringmaster Club
. Sara "the tiger whisperer"
Q: Toughest animal to handle?
A: Bears
   Chimpanzees
Jando A: hard & ans. animals are individuals
- note chimps are startled by clown make-up.
Sea Lion - story
Huey - difference in drng lions (act as group) & tigers (loners) 
Jando - Alexi + elephant act.  Eleph. was self directed for first part of the act. Left when a substitute Pa her trainer showed up "Toughy" /Tuffy/
Hoh - Liger (lion/tiger) sprayed workers 
Collected oral histories from performers. Gave to Ringling Museum. 
Q: What [[strikethrough]]happed[[strikethrough]] happened to B & Baily performers.
A: Unknown - unemployed, left mid-season
Retirees - are usually cared for by family
Q: 3 rings?
A: 3 rings specific to US
side shows specific to US
In US [[strikethrough]]cirus[[strikethrough]] circus controlled by business
In Eur. circus may be family owned & are single ringed.
Q: Carnival → rides not shows 
vs circus → you are entertained, shows, specific acts