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ArabicWiesje Peels has followed several traveling circuses in Europe. The photos in her book "Mimus" capture a glimpse of the performers' "hidden life."
Backstage at a traveling circus
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A clown from a traveling circus stretches backstage in Belgium. Dutch photographer Wiesje Peels has followed several circuses in Europe. The photos in her book "Mimus" capture a glimpse of the performers' "hidden life."
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A circus performer holds a board covered with throwing knives.
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An elephant sits outside a circus tent in Germany.
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Circus performers practice a skit in Belgium.
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A giraffe enters a circus ring in Germany.
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A circus performer backstage in Belgium.
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Cats in costume wait to perform with the Moscow Circus.
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A clown takes a break backstage.
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Horses line up for a performance in Italy.
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A masked performer in Belgium.
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A dog in costume.
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A performer prepares his costume.
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A performer holds an instrument in Belgium.
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