The Rise and Fall of the Sideshow Geek ~ Snake Eaters, Human Ostriches, & Other Extreme... Hardcover

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!

380 PAGES ~ HARDCOVER ~ COLOR COVER

QUOTES

"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. Nathan Wakefield digs into the meat of the geek act with intellectual dexterity and humble curiosity, offering us a chance to revisit an act that will forever remain locked away on the stages of yesteryear. Step right up and peak inside (if you dare)."

~ Mistress Kali, Founder of The Southern Sideshow Hootenanny

“The evolution of the geek and how the public reacted to this spectacle in different eras says so much about who we are.”

~ Keith Nelson, Co-founder, Bindlestiff Family Cirkus

"Nathan Wakefield has produced a well-researched and documented history of a wild niche in show business: that of the sideshow geek and related curiosities. As alluded to in this oddly fascinating book, geek acts were akin to passing a car wreck, where even though you might see something horrible, you find it hard to look away."

~ Alan Howard, performer, author, editor and aficionado of variety acts.

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This book is a cooperative project of Outside Talker Press and Shocked and Amazed Publishing.