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The method of a showman (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

how

'the method' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'of a showman' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'HOW' is hidden within 'showman'.

(Other definitions for how that I've seen before include "By what means?" , "See 16" , "Who (anag.)" , "In what way?" , "In what manner or method?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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