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Using his head: Wn Nin, a performer in The Great Circus of China at the CNE Coliseum, keeps his eyes up while balancing an immense pot during rehearsals yesterday
Using his head: Wn Nin, a performer in The Great Circus of China at the CNE Coliseum, keeps his eyes up while balancing an immense pot during rehearsals yesterday

Using his head: Wn Nin, a performer in The Great Circus of China at the CNE Coliseum, keeps his eyes up while balancing an immense pot during rehearsals yesterday

Date1/22/1982
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  • Using his head: Wn Nin; a performer in The Great Circus of China at the CNE Coliseum; keeps his eyes up while balancing an immense pot during rehearsals yesterday.
  • Using his head: Wn Nin, a performer in The Great Circus of China at the CNE Coliseum, keeps his eyes up while balancing an immense pot during rehearsals yesterday
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Original Toronto Star caption: Using his head: Wn Nin; a performer in The Great Circus of China at the CNE Coliseum; keeps his eyes up while balancing an immense pot during rehearsals yesterday.
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