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Life in a Circus Family
08:50 - 11:42 (02:51)
Circus families provide an automatic prestige and non-performing jobs for members who retire from performing, unlike those who did not grow up in the circus world, who feel like they are on the outside looking in.
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Being in a family business allows you to spend more time with your loved ones and be a part of a family dynasty, as seen in circus families.
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Family Business
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Being in a family business allows you to spend more time with your loved ones and be a part of a family dynasty, as seen in circus families. It also provides automatic prestige compared to those who are not in the business.
ChapterLife in a Circus Family
EpisodeSelects: How Circus Families Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
PBS shares insights into the life of being born into a circus family, where education happens on the road and performers transition to administrative roles after retiring.
10:01 - 11:42 (01:40)
Circus culture
Summary
PBS shares insights into the life of being born into a circus family, where education happens on the road and performers transition to administrative roles after retiring. They also highlight the cultural norm of marrying within the circus community.