Sideshow Secrets: Lady Illusions
We unpack and analyze (maybe too much) a series of infamous sideshow attractions, the back stories that made them SOOO convincing, different iterations and of course... the secrets behind the illusio...
16 Mar 20231h 44min
Lou Jacobs: The King of Clowns
Honk Honk! ANOTHER CLOWN EPISODE! Enjoy this delightful tale about the incredibly innovative master clown who paved the way for many a clown after him. Creator of the tiny clown car and so many more b...
9 Feb 20232h 43min
JoJo + Lionel; The Dog Faced Boy & The Lion Faced Man
We explore these two very famous faces from Barnum's illustrious sideshow and the condition the two share known as "werewolf syndrome" . JoJo the Dog Faced boy and Lionel the Lion Faced man were much ...
17 Nov 20221h 52min
Jules Leotard; Father of the Flying Trapeze...and the Leotard
Would you believe one man is responsible for the innovation of both the Flying Trapeze AND the well known garment, the Leotard! Well its true! Listen to hear how this very well built dude dared to soa...
29 Sep 20222h 1min
The 5 Brothers of Ringling; an Origin Story
Join us on a wild journey as we track the very early beginnings of the 5 Ringling Brothers and their incredible rags to riches success story. An origin story that truly has everything. All the te...
18 Aug 20222h 49min
Lillian Leitzel: The Queen of the Air
A truly high flying episode all about incredible aerialist and circus hall of famer, Lillian Leitzel. A star from the jump, standing a mere 4'9", less than 100 lbs in weight, yet performing aerial fe...
7 Jul 20222h 11min
Circus World Theme Park
FINALLY am I right! We embark on a very thrilling episode as we dive head first (maybe on fire) into the past and uncover the history behind fallen amusement park CIRCUS WORLD, with plans that includ...
9 Jun 20221h 53min
Emmett Kelly: The World's Favorite Sad Clown
Today's episode we explore all the origins and history behind the genius of famous "hobo clown" Emmett Kelly who created the world famous and beloved character clown Weary Willie. Support the show ...
21 Apr 20221h 53min
