Monthly Archives: November 2010

The Wall of Death

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Shocked & Amazed: On and Off the Midway

The Wall of Death has a long, time-honored tradition behind it on the carnival midways in the USofA… but that’s not the only place you’ll find them. Oh boy.Wall of Deathwww.youtube.comFrom my trip to India: The Diamond Maruti Car Circus in Delhi … … Continue reading →

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Guy playing Goat Bag Pipe

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Shocked & Amazed: On and Off the Midway

Please, somebody’s variety show needs this act. Operators are standing by.Guy playing Goat Bag Pipewww.youtube.comGuy playing Goat Bag Pipe Continue reading →

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Twins in the news

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Shocked & Amazed: On and Off the Midway

Hey, Twins in the news. “If only you could see what I’ve seen with your eyes.”Conjoined Twins See Through Each Other’s Eyeswww.aolnews.comTwins share a unique bond, often claiming to know each other\’s thoughts and frequently finishing each other\’s se… Continue reading →

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Contortionists Unite!

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Shocked & Amazed: On and Off the Midway

Don’t know about you, but this is one of the reasons why, we’re sure, the Internet was invented. Or should’ve been.As if the Marinelli bend in not dangerous enough… – Contortionists Unite!contortionistsunite.ning.com…behold! http://www.youtube.com… Continue reading →

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DC’s Red Palace

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Shocked and Amazed

Oh, we hope if you’re reading this that you were one of the VERY many lucky ones at DC’s Red Palace last night for as amazing a show as that venue’s seen since the joint used to be the Palace … Continue reading →

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Palace Of Wonders’ FIRST full variety show

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Shocked and Amazed

The Palace Of Wonders is having its FIRST full variety show TONIGHT in its re-titled space, the Red Palace, in DC. Don’t miss this one, gang. Got ‘em comin’ from far & wide; should include you, too. The Palace Of … Continue reading →

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Dr.Lucky

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Shocked & Amazed: On and Off the Midway

Her royal highness, the Ph.DoubleD of burlesque, Dr.Lucky hits it on the head. Both barrels. And see her tomorrow night at THE FIRST VARIETY SHOW ON THE NEW STAGE at DC’s Red Palace. Hey, see what real variety is really about. Doctor knows best.Dr. Luc… Continue reading →

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Burlesque

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Shocked and Amazed

Have not seen the flic ourselves, but, um, we figured this was probably pretty generous. http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=114921438574981&id=105562656146804Have not seen the flic ourselves, but, um, we figured this was probably pr

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Eric Brown’s scarier-than-nature creations

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Shocked & Amazed: On and Off the Midway

They’re sleezy, they’re slimey, they’ll make you run screaming from the show… They’re Eric Brown’s scarier-than-nature creations.Sideshow Gaffwww.sideshowgaffs.comYour source for custom sideshow gaffs, horror movie props, pickled punks and strange cu… Continue reading →

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Bearded Lady Vivian Wheeler

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Shocked & Amazed: On and Off the Midway

Always great to see somebody in the biz – and Vivian sure qualifies – get a little something positive out of it all.Bearded Lady Vivian Wheeler and Son Richard Lorenc Will Have Their DNA Results Announced on ‘Maury’www.aolnews.comLatest original and br… Continue reading →

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