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showman

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showman
a person who presents or produces a theatrical show, etc.


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In the midst of his trouble the Hunter saw a Showman passing by, and managed to attract his attention.
When they came to it Master Pedro ensconced himself inside it, for it was he who had to work the puppets, and a boy, a servant of his, posted himself outside to act as showman and explain the mysteries of the exhibition, having a wand in his hand to point to the figures as they came out.
Maggie's mother paced to and fro, addressing the doorful of eyes, expounding like a glib showman at a museum.
 
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