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plange high wire act tightrope flying trapeze aerialist tumbling land diving circus theatrical production magic ventriloquism juggler sword swallowing theatre puppetry acting directing stand-up comedy freak show

Key People

Alexander Placide

French entertainer

Jean-Gaspard Deburau

French mime

Blondin

French acrobat