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Busch emerged from a childhood in Las Vegas—where he sped a go-kart around his family’s cul-de-sac—to become one of racing’s premier showmen.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

A one-size-fits-all sartorial approach is out of the question for the showmen of “Sinners,” “Hamnet,” “Frankenstein” and “Marty Supreme.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

But during the pre-broadcast part of the show, three savvy showmen spoke meaningfully and movingly about their calling.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2024

John, easily one of music’s greatest living showmen, thanked his younger contemporary onstage and the tender exchange was immortalized online by fans, Coldplay and John himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2023

As a consequence showmen went armed, prepared to hold their own against any odds.

From Sawdust & Spangles Stories & Secrets of the Circus by Coup, W. C.