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