Chapter
The Origins of Comics and Circus Performers
05:26 - 08:50 (03:24)
The origins of comics and circus performers intertwined with many performers starting their career in circus and then moving to comics. It was common for performers to form their own mini-circus and travel around with their families.
Clips
The speakers discuss the history and evolution of comic strips, from their origins as a source of entertainment to their more recent focus on education and social issues.
05:26 - 06:55 (01:29)
comics
Summary
The speakers discuss the history and evolution of comic strips, from their origins as a source of entertainment to their more recent focus on education and social issues.
ChapterThe Origins of Comics and Circus Performers
EpisodeSelects: How Circus Families Work
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The earliest circuses were formed by families who would create their own mini-circus and go on tours, before joining a larger circus for a few years and then moving on to another tour or circus.
06:55 - 08:50 (01:55)
Circus
Summary
The earliest circuses were formed by families who would create their own mini-circus and go on tours, before joining a larger circus for a few years and then moving on to another tour or circus. This is how the tradition of family acts began and how circuses were first formed.