Circus People

Freak shows were very popular in the past. And an actor with a rare physical anomaly could make a circus owner rich. Here are the most famous circus freaks of the past. 

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I think it is awful that people used to be treated like this. I will be looking at bearded ladies because I don't want to offend anyone by making a costume that refers to disability or deformity.  Bearded ladies have a choice but there is an element of exploitation in anybody taking part in a freak show.