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| #1030761 in eBooks | 2005-09-09 | 2005-09-09 | File type: PDF||5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.| The nitty without the gritty|By Harry Eagar|Although Joe Nickell pulls a couple of his punches, probably in the interests of decorum, his "Secrets of the Sideshows" is virtually an encyclopedia of that nearly extinct form of entertainment. Or is it nearly extinct?
Of the late evolution of the classic sideshow, only Sideshows by the Seashore, operating summers at Cone||"Using history, real carny language, stories from former sideshow workers and owners, and from Nickell's own archives, Secrets of the Sideshows is a wealth of information for circus fans or anyone who's wondered how those seemingly-impossible illusions are cre
The carnival sideshows of the past have left behind a fascinating legacy of mystery and intrigue. The secrets behind such daring feats as fire-eating and sword swallowing and bizarre exhibitions of human oddities as "Alligator Boys" and "Gorilla Girls" still remain, only grudgingly if ever given up by performers and carnival professionals. Working alongside the performers, Joe Nickell blows the lid off these mysteries of the midway. The author reveals the structure of...
You can specify the type of files you want, for your device.Secrets of the Sideshows | Joe Nickell.Not only was the story interesting, engaging and relatable, it also teaches lessons.
