The Rise and Fall of the Sideshow Geek

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By: Nathan Wakefield, James Taylor (Foreword by)

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Hardcover | 19 March 2024

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390 Pages

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22.9 x 15.2 x 3.02

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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!

Industry Reviews

"An impressive survey drawing back the curtains on one of the most strange and macabre corners of the history of popular entertainment and a must-read for sideshow fans and performers... Step right up and peek inside (if you dare)."

-- Mistress Kali, The Southern Sideshow Hootenanny

"Skim through these pages and witness the spectacle of the unusual geeks, wild men, human ostriches, and regurgitators. Performers eat live animals, sometimes neatly but often violently, and others swallow unlikely animate and inanimate objects. All in the name of entertainment."

-- Alan Howard, Performer, Author, Editor, and Aficionado of Variety Acts.

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