Editing Sideshow (section)

{{Short description|Theatrical genre}}
{{about|the extra common in circus shows|the informal car shows in cities|Sideshow (automobile exhibition)|other uses|Sideshow (disambiguation)}}
{{distinguish|Slideshow}}

In North America, a '''sideshow''' is an extra, secondary production associated with a [[circus]], [[traveling carnival|carnival]], [[fair]], or other such attraction. They historically featured human oddity exhibits (so-called “[[Freak show|freak shows]]”), preserved specimens (real and fabricated), live animal acts, real or ostensibly dangeous stunts, or stunts that appear painful. Most modern sideshows feature fewer to no animal acts, and have a greater focus on trainable feats rather than exhibiting people with disabilities.