Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys and Girls! Step right up and welcome to the Carnivale! Immerse yourself in a world of splendor and delight, where things might be similar, but no two things are alike...

Inside our tented walls beyond our midway, a Grand Exhibition hall awaits with Merchants persuading you to stay. Baubles, trinkets, and jewelry for sale. Don't forget your gadgets and gizmos, guaranteed never to fail! Snake oil for the weak, the tired, the old. A cure for each, for a handsome price sold!

A few steps further on, your ears catch a voice. A Talker on the bally, presenting you with a choice. For one slim coin, 1/10th of a dollar, a Mercury dime...come see a world, past the rules and the forbidden line. Death defying stunts, Strong men, and Ladies on the highwire. For an extra dollar, see a Fakir survive a mouthful of fire!

With all of the wonders you have seen, we assure you that none of it was a dream. The lights flicker out as the music begins to fade. Beauty begins to disappear, natural and manmade. We thank you for this great premier, and look forward to seeing you the following year...