Show Biz Dictionary: “Blow Off”
thecircusblog | December 17, 2008
Blow Off: After the show has ended and the audience was leaving the tent or the building. It was the last opportunity to hustle the audience with toys, candy and food.
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Show Biz Dictionary: “Holdback”
thecircusblog | December 17, 2008
Holdback: It was common practice to “hold back” two weeks salary so that a performer would have emergency money. The “holdback” for the ruffies made sure they stayed on the show for the season.
Show Biz Dictionary: “Ding Expert”
thecircusblog | December 17, 2008
Ding Expert: Person that is always borrowing something from you and never giving it back.
Show Biz Dictionary: “Grind Show”
thecircusblog | December 17, 2008
Grind Show: a continuous show, repeating itself over & over again OR a stationery object of interest like John Dillinger’s car.
Show Biz Dictionary: “Ding Show”
thecircusblog | December 14, 2008
Ding Show: Any type of side show entertainment where a donation is given to the owner of the show. A box was at the entrance of the show and when the patrons dropped their coins into the box, you could hear a “ding” as the coins hit a small bell in the box which would alert […]
Show Biz Dictionary: “Pit Show”
thecircusblog | December 14, 2008
Pit Show: a side show on the circus mid-way, where the audience looks into the pit for the exhibit….some pit shows were snake shows, alligator shows etc.
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