{"title":"Sideshow School","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLearn Ancient Skills from the Very Best in the Business! Sideshow Skills, Banner Panting and Burlesque Master Class!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2267\/2485\/files\/DSC_0157_480x480.jpg?v=1704320975\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2026-sideshow-school-sideshow-skills","title":"2026 Sideshow School - Sideshow Skills","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn Ancient Skills from the Very Best in the Business! Have you ever dreamed of running away with the circus? Did anyone ever call you a freak? Well, now's your chance to become one! 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