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Ripley's Believe It or Not! ~ Sideshow and Other Carnival Curiosities

Description: Ripley's Believe It or Not!Sideshow and Other Carnival CuriositiesbyRipley's Believe It Or Not !From displays of the human form—both beautiful and grotesque—to tricks of illusion, and wonders from the far-off world, the sideshow has captivated audiences since its popularity arose in the Victorian Era. It was those featured on the side stages of circuses, fairground midways, and halls of exhibition that still captivate our curiosities today. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Presents Sideshow and Other Carnival Curiosities brings those performers to life. Beyond the oohs and ahhs, readers will learn the true stories behind some of the most fascinating acts in both sideshow history and modern times. Readers will take a deep dive into the Fiji mermaid, one of the most famous sideshow artifacts of all time—an ingenious hoax made from several apes and a fish, cleverly sewn together. They will meet Avelino Perez Matos, one of the earliest known “eye poppers” that could bulge his eyes more than a centimeter out of their sockets at will, and the Seven Sutherland Sisters, who shared 37 ft of hair between them—a length exaggerated later in their career by the famed P.T. Barnum. Stepping into the sideshows of the 21st-century, readers will also be introduced to a new cast of characters, including “half-man” Aaron Wollin aka Short E. Dangerously. Rich in history and full of photography, Ripley's Believe It or Not! Presents Sideshow and Other Carnival Curiosities is a compendium of curiosities not to be missed!About Us We are a small business active on EBAY from the early days (since 2000 .... Yup, we are old !). We have come this far by providing exceptional service, top quality GENUINE merchandise. Please take a look at our feedback to see what other delighted customers have to say about us. Buy with confidence !We assume every book is a gift. So, we do not, by default, include receipts with the items.Shipping - Shipping will be flatrate media mail, to 48 continental US states only. Other states may require extra surcharge. - Books will be shipped securely, packed in a bubble envelope . - We upload tracking as soon as items are shipped out. We are not responsible for missing packages after they are indicated as "Delivered" in the Ebay tracking system. - Books are shipped via Media Mail and the delivery date is an estimated one. Actual delivery time may exceed 10 to 15 days in rare cases.Returns - All returns accepted within 30 days for a full refund. - Returned items must be in the same condition that they were listed.

Price: 11.99 USD

Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin

End Time: 2024-10-07T00:50:25.000Z

Shipping Cost: 1.99 USD

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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Subject Area: Performing Arts, Référence

Book Title: Ripley's Believe It or Not! Sideshow and Other Carnival Curiositi

Publication Name: Ripley's Believe it or Not !

Publisher: Ripley Entertainment, Incorporated

Item Length: 11.8 in

Subject: Circus, General, Curiosities & Wonders

Publication Year: 2020

Type: History

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Item Height: 0.7 in

Author: Ripleys Believe It or Not!

Item Weight: 43.8 Oz

Item Width: 9.8 in

Number of Pages: 192 Pages

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