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Esoteric Lexicon of Classic Circus Arts
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- 1. Central arena where antics and absurdity reign supreme.
- 2. Aerialist credited for breathtaking swings on suspended equipment.
- 4. Dominant figure wielding control over kingly beasts without fury.
- 5. Encoded term for the practice of dazzling audiences as per an influential showman.
- 8. Vintage optical contraption magnifying hidden circus curiosities.
- 10. Rotating apparatus often adorned with horses, a French nod to circuses.
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- 3. Technical term defining acrobatics performed grounded, not airborne.
- 6. Special act featuring equine artistry beyond mere trotting.
- 7. Venue where equestrian feats astound, derived from Latin for horse.
- 9. Orchestrator of spectacle who commands attention with commanding flair.
- 11. Flexible apparatus powered by air, employed in daring circus acts.