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Jugglers have long fascinated crowds with exciting tricks that appear to be almost magical. Unlike magicians, however, jugglers reveal everything. Apparently this is a normal desire. Juggling seems to be as natural as singing, dancing, or playing an instrument. It has a long history as an art of many forms.

Which sentence best summarizes this paragraph?

A.
Juggling is an old form of entertainment that, like magic, involves exciting tricks; however, unlike magic, it relies on natural skill rather than concealment.
B.
Juggling is a fascinating art that amuses people of all ages.
C.
Juggling, like magic, is supported by a normal desire to reveal how an entertaining trick is performed.
D.
Magicians never reveal their tricks to their audience, unlike jugglers, who reveal all their tricks.
E.
Juggling seems to be as natural as singing, dancing, or playing an instrument.

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