To be a successful showman, you must always be a little ahead of your audience.
Showman, circus, hoaxes
Reported advice on showmanship
1860s-1880s (approx)
Found in 1 providers: grok
Cross Reference
1 source
"You know I had rather be laughed at than not to be noticed at all."
Strange & Unusual"I have never been able to understand why a man should be fined because he is in a hurry."
Strange & Unusual"You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time."
Strange & Unusual"The common man, no matter how sharp and tough, actually enjoys having the wool pulled over his eyes, and makes it easier for the puller."
Strange & Unusual"The public is more easily humbugged than ever."
Controversial