[ebooks] The Secret of Christmas by Jimmy Van Heusen in Arts-Photography

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From Lentini the three-legged man and Siamese twins to equipment caravans and big top architects; this captivating collection lifts the striped curtain to reveal the larger-than-life world of circuses; carnivals; and freak shows in post-World War II America. Copious never-before-seen photographs; in-depth historical research; and insightful interviews with former sideshow employees illustrate the development of the circus sideshow; the roles of key groupsthe freaks; working acts; managers; talkersand the importance of the grift.