I have explored the internet and found many examples of what used to be considered as a circus/freak show, and what we could consider to be one nowadays. I've found two videos online where you can see a direct comparison of the difference from a 1940's freak show(top), to one from 2010(Bottom)!
After viewing both videos there is a clear developement of freak shows from then to now, in the 1940s its clear that people with physical disformities were still classed as freaks and exhibited as 'freaks' of the world. However freakshows that are seen today are more like circus type acts-sword swallowing, fire eating ect. So they are more of an entertainment show with normal people showing their talents to an audience.
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