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Images: Behind the scenes at Medieval Times in Schaumburg

  A tractor is used to rake the sand between performances. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Adam Jaecks fastens his armor in the knight’s locker room at Medieval Times. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Zach Edelman, left, and Christopher Smith ready the horses minutes before showtime. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Plenty of weapons are available to the knights at Medieval Times. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Travis Frerichs puts his costume on in the knight’s locker room at Medieval Times. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Ken McCauley uses his phone to check a football score in the knight’s locker room before a Sunday matinee performance. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Adam Jaecks prepares for the show just before a matinee performance. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Christophe Olsen warms up with his trumpet before the show. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  The Medieval Times castle in Schaumburg. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Jenny Nolan places a mug with a table setting before the show. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Assistant photo manager Alex Sanberg mounts guest’s photos. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Keith Nadal gets his equipment and costume ready for the show at Medieval Times. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Aramiz waits in his stall before a performance. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Lord Chancellor Shawn Block, the show manager, introduces the cast of knights during a performance. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Joseph Pitt readies the sound system before the show. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  “Actually, I have the least glamorous job,” says Mike Franz as he sweeps the stairway at Medieval Times. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Miguel Romero washes a horse before showtime. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Agapo Cazares gets Tabasco ready for the show. JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@dailyherald.com