The Rise and Fall of the Sideshow Geek: Snake Eaters, Human Ostriches, & Other Extreme Entertainments: Snake Eaters, Human Ostriches & Other Extreme Entertainmentss: Snake Eaters, Human Ostriches
Language: English
Published by Outside Talker Press, 2024
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- Title
- The Rise and Fall of the Sideshow Geek: Snake Eaters, Human Ostriches, & Other Extreme Entertainments: Snake Eaters, Human Ostriches & Other Extreme Entertainmentss: Snake Eaters, Human Ostriches
- Author
- Wakefield, Nathan
- Publisher
- Outside Talker Press
- Publication year
- 2024
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1737203677
- ISBN 13
- 9781737203674
- Item weight
- 30.72 ounces
Delve into the captivating and sometimes dark history of sideshow geeks and other eccentric acts of the past! With this book, you can explore the realm of forgotten carnival entertainment. Learn all about the rise and fall of the sideshow geek, uncovering the truth behind the myths and uncovering untold stories. You'll be taken on a journey through time to discover the captivating and sometimes outrageous entertainment of these forgotten acts.
Benefits of reading this book:
-Uncover the truth behind the myths of the sideshow geek
-Learn about the origins of the word 'geek' and how it has evolved over time
-See the stories about actual known sideshow geeks.
What is included in this book:
- History of the sideshow geek and other eccentric acts
- Interviews with performers and thought leaders
- Exploration of wild men, stone eaters, human ostriches, and competitive goldfish swallowers
- Comprehensive picture of the rise and ultimate demise of the sideshow geek
Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn the secrets of the sideshow geek and other eccentric acts of the past. Buy it NOW!
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About the Author
James Taylor (Forward) is the planet's foremost authority on sideshow. He is the mastermind behind Shocked and Amazed! - On & Off the Midway, the only journal devoted to variety exhibition and life in the sideshow, published through Dolphin-Moon since 1995. Taylor has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Publisher's Weekly, the Learning Channel's Sideshow: Alive on the Inside and NPR's The Derek McGinty Show.
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