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Sideshow Freak or Wayseer – You Decide!!!

Described by some as “a voice in the wilderness” Garret John LoPorto is an American activist, best-selling author, speaker, entrepreneur, viral YouTube video artist and champion for rebels and revolutionaries everywhere. Garret John LoPorto claims that he wants to rally … Continue reading

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Jessica Joslin – Strange Nature

Jessica Joslin – Innovative Artist – Strange Nature Jessica Joslin is a wonderful mixed media artist who turns animal bones and antique mechanical parts into a menagerie of unusual, yet magical creatures. Her artwork is, at the same time, both … Continue reading

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Andrew Ucles Catches More Than Wild Rabbits Using Snakes

This morning I accidentally can across the following video on YouTube that was made by a young Australian, Andrew Ucles, who epitomizes the modern day sideshow freak. After watching this video, I would describe Andrew Ucles as a young, wilder … Continue reading

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An Brief History of Sword Swallowing

Sword swallowing, along with fire eating, fire walking, beds of nails, and snake charming is an ancient art having its origins in India about thousands of years ago. Developed by priests, known as fakirs or sadhus, the art was used … Continue reading

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Dai Andrews – World Famous Sword Swallower and Modern Fakir

Dai Andrews called “The world’s greatest sword swallower” by the Los Angeles Times, has performed in more than thirty countries on five continents. Andrews has made over fifty television appearances, including the National Geographic and Discovery Channels, and holds four … Continue reading

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Piano Across America

To some the term “freak” may have a negative connotation. And the fact that this website is called Sideshow Freaks may suggest that the people here are being portrayed in a negative or demeaning way, but that is not at … Continue reading

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Sideshow Freaks – Sounds Of Terror

Sideshow Freaks – Sounds Of Terror See the link to Sounds of Terror on our “Links to Interesting Websites” page. Sideshow Freaks is all about the unique, the unusual, the exotic and the rare. Sounds of Terror offer unique and … Continue reading

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The Knife Thrower

One of the classic acts of the circus sideshow is the Knife Thrower. Knife throwing is part of a group of performance arts known as impalement arts. Impalement arts include knife, axe and tomahawk throwers; bullwhip crackers; archery marksmen; and … Continue reading

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The Evolution of Aerial Performances

The spotlight shines brightly on a young woman twisting and twirling on a silk threaded to the high ceiling. The crowd gasps with each feat, and when the woman flips to the floor, the crowd roars into a standing ovation. … Continue reading

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Mike the Headless Chicken Festival in Fruita, Colorado

Last weekend the good people of the small town of Fruita, Colorado celebrated the 15th Annual Mike the Headless Chicken Festival on May 17th and 18th. Why have they been celebrating Mike for the last 15 years and what is … Continue reading

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