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Sideshow School Teaches Circus Fundamentals

From Buck Wolf, About.com

Since at least as far back as ancient Greece and Room, sword swallowers have been delighting audiences. The key is to suppress your gag reflexes.
Sword Swallowing at the Coney Island SideshowStephen Chermin/Getty Images
The Coney Island school teaches students the ancient art of carnival sideshow traditions. Some of the skills taught at the school include fire eating, blockhead, sword swallowing and broken glass walking.
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