Do they live in extended stay hotels or on the fairgrounds in motor home or tents? Do the fairs provide the housing or do performers have to provide everything themselves? Is it any different for the more famous performers?
How are things that require permanent addresses handled such as taxes, banking, having a consistent doctor, and receiving mail? What is the home life of a traveling performer and what amenities do they have?
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I talked to some carnies once about this and all of those little “game” trailers like the balloon/dart game and ducks that float around in a circle all have living quarters in them. They said they could easily fit 8-12 people in each one. Some RV’s for the higher ups.
Sounded miserable to me as none were climate controlled.
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