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Lore 246: The Greatest Show

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Jan 29, 2024
Explore the fascinating story of Rosa Matilda Richter, the world's first human cannonball, and the rise and legacy of the Ringling Brothers Circus. Delve into the tragic circus train disaster and the dark secrets behind the glittering circus facade. Learn about Pepper's Ghost, a clever illusion technique used in Victorian theatre.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
The Rise and Legacy of the Ringling Brothers Circus
03:45 • 11min
3
The Deadly Circus Train Disaster
14:19 • 8min
4
The Dark Secrets of the Circus
22:12 • 3min
5
Pepper's Ghost: A Clever Illusion from the Circus and Victorian Theatre
25:20 • 6min