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About Wayne Keyser

Professional magician and clown for 25 years, now an educator and media producer publishing DVDs and e-books for entertainers and for fans of the carnival and sideshow.

Episode #25 – Minstrel Shows

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Wayne Keyser

Episode #25 – April 12, 2009 The Minstrel Show Minstrel shows were extremely popular, and appallingly racist. Where did their appeal lie? How could such an odd genre achieve such popularity? How long did their influence last? Download mp3 file Okay, I’m already being asked to explain myself. Most examinations of topics like this fall into one … Continue reading »

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