Before revision: It has also been suggested that it may have been a predecessor of the magic lantern that could project images.thumbnail|Peep show in Golestan Palace, Tehran|298x298pxIn the 17th and 18th century peep shows were exhibited on streets and fairs across Europe by itinerant showmen, competing with other entertainment like dancing bears , jugglers, conjurers, et cetera.
After revision: It has also been suggested that it may have been a predecessor of the magic lantern that could project images.thumbnail|Peep show in Golestan Palace, Tehran|298x298pxIn the 17th and 18th century peep shows were exhibited on streets and fairs across Europe by itinerant showmen, competing with other entertainment like Tame bear|dancing bears , jugglers, conjurers, et cetera.