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Life in a Circus Family
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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.

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Life in a Circus Family
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Selects: How Circus Families Work
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Stuff 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)
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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.

Chapter
Life in a Circus Family
Episode
Selects: How Circus Families Work
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know