Monthly Archives: February 2011

Shocked and Amazed: In the old days of the sideshows, it wasn’t unusual to have at least one that represented some “Herculean Labor of Years.” You know, kind of like Marc Giai-Miniet’s tiny tiny rooms. Boîteswww.marc-giai-miniet.comSite officiel du peintre Marc … Continue reading →

Shocked and Amazed: The magicians amongst you should feel free to weigh in at your leisure. Anyone else, too.Explore Baltimore County: UMBC exhibit gets Serios about the paranormalwww.explorebaltimorecounty.comord=Math.random()*10000000000000000;url

Shocked and Amazed: Oo oo: Almost forgot – great piece from Marc Hartzman on Friedman’s book. Hey, catch the signing AND the show AND buy the book in NYC. Whatta 3fer.Drew Friedman Turns Sideshow Freaks Into Fine Artwww.aolnews.comJo-Jo the Dog-Face

Shocked and Amazed: Wax in the news. And it’s politics, just the way some folks like it, too.Presidential Waxtravaganza – Photo Essayswww.time.comTo celebrate this Presidents’ Day, one D.C. museum is inviting visitors to wax historic with the Presid

Shocked and Amazed: You see! You see! And hey, Ripleys Bion pal Tim O’Brien is stuck in there, too.Legends of Irish Giants Are More Than Tall Taleswww.aolnews.comNew scientific evidence suggests that the fabled stories of giants living on the Emeral

Shocked and Amazed: We haven’t run any strong man acts lately, so here goes.People under heavy weight theCHIVEthechive.comThese photos and many more at life.com …

Shocked and Amazed: You’ll go a long time and a long way to top this act from the Royal Hanneford show. Now THAT’S contortion. And thanks to David Eberhardt for this one.http://www.jokeroo.com/bin/player.swf?5f9f_f369www.jokeroo.com

Shocked and Amazed: Steinmeyer’s a great writer, and here’s his latest. Best quote from the piece? “As a writer told me who knew both men, he said, you know, all of Thurston’s publicity was about getting you into the theater,” … Continue reading →

Shocked and Amazed: We doubt this one will make Ripley’s, um, in the flesh, as it were, but it’s certainly one for the books. Heart felt, too, we’re sure. Love stinks! Farmer creates manure Valentinewww.msnbc.msn.comA southern Minnesota man creates

Shocked and Amazed: We’ve been invited to participate this year – the twin hats of S&A! and the The Palace Of Wonders – and we’re very much looking forward to working something out for 2011. Meanwhile, check out last year’s … Continue reading →