one who
performs in the street, or
venue other than a specifically sanctioned
stage area. (Although some
malls,
plazas, and
ren fairs have specific places where street performers perform.) They do this for
money, with a
hat or a
guitar case there to collect the
suggested donation.
Mime, juggling, music, and magic are common schticks of street performers.
Street performers hit the big-time when they become booth hawkers on the trade-show circuit.