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Show Biz Dictionary: “Backyard”
thecircusblog | January 2, 2009
Backyard: where circus performers and their animals reside behind the Big Top…a private area
Show Biz Dictionary: “Route Card”
thecircusblog | December 21, 2008
Route Card: A card displaying show dates and towns. This allowed performers to have their mail sent to them at the various locations.
Show Biz Dictionary: “24 hr. Man”
thecircusblog | December 21, 2008
24 hr. Man: When circuses would show “one day stands” it was necessary to have a person to go ahead of the show to buy hay and grain for the animals and to purchase personal items for the performers.
Show Biz Dictionary: “Doors”
thecircusblog | December 21, 2008
Doors: A verbal signal that the audience was beginning to enter the Big Top.
Show Biz Dictionary: “First Count”
thecircusblog | December 17, 2008
First Count: Gross monies earned per day or per show. The word was also used if a person was cheating or stealing money.
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