piece of work, whether easy or hard.

Grafters — Gamblers who often trail a show.

Grand Entry — Old term for the opening parade around the inside of the big top, more often called the "spec" (for "spectacle") or "the Production Number".

Grandstand — The seating area facing the center ring of a three-ring circus, flanked by the less favorable viewing area called the "stalls."

Grease Joint — The hot-dog or grill concession trailer.

Grouch Bag — A small bag or purse worn under the clothing, carrying the performer's valuables (which are likely to be stolen from an unattended dressing room).

(to) Guy Out — To check and tension the guy wires.

Guy Wires — Stabilizing ropes that give horizontal support to rigging. Most things in the air use guy wires: flying acts, cloud swing,arena.

Heat Merchant — An unscrupulous advance-sale phoneroom ticket sale agent.

Herald — Advertisement printed in immense quantities on newsprint

(usually 9"x20")

, intended to be handed to individuals or left on car windshields, left at the front doors of houses, etc.

Hey Rube! — Traditional battle cry of circus people in fights with townspeople. These days, more likely to be 'It's a clem!' or just 'fight!'.

High School Horse — A horse who has been taught fancy steps involving leaps and other elevated movements. Derives from the classical riding academy term haute école, French for "high school", referring to the high leaps and poses performed by the horses of such institutions as the Spanish Riding School in Vienna.

High Wire — A tightly-stretched wire far above the floor, on which a wire walker performs.

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