Secrets of the Sideshows by Joe Nickell

Secrets of the Sideshows

Joe Nickell

401 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

nonfiction history informative medium-paced
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Secrets of the Sideshows by Joe Nickell is a captivating read for anyone fascinated by the mystique of the past, the art of deception, and the human spirit, offering a rich and immersive journey into the hidden world of carnival performers and their extraordinary feats.

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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 G...

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