Natural Born - Circus, Sideshow and The Art of Being Human. By Aaron Smith
"STEP INTO THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD OF UNTOLD HEROES
"Natural Born: Circus, Sideshows and the Art of Being Human" highlights the most misunderstood performers in entertainment history. Author Aaron Smith takes you behind the scenes of a world few have dared to explore – where extraordinary individuals turn what society calls "disabilities" into supernatural abilities.
DISCOVER THE TRUTH BEHIND THE SPECTACLE
Meet the real-life legends who defy expectations"
Purchase the book from Outside Talker Press at
https://outsidetalkerpress.bigcartel.com/product/natural-born-circus-sideshow-and-the-art-of-being-human
Curiosities Magazine Winter 2020
Los Angeles Times - September 7th 2009 - She's at Home in the Circus Sideshow - Click for full article
The Denver Post - August 28th, 2009 - Sideshow in spotlight at Colorado State Fair - Click for full article
Podcasts
The Mothball Prophies interviewed February 2021.
This week we get to meet two real-life circus performers who have come to settle in Idaho Falls after years of performing across the country. Josh and Jackie submitted a story that was featured on the bonus mini-episode. They talked about literally running away with the circus and how their collection pays homage to that life.
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Into the P.I.T.T interview. March 12th, 2022
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Owner of the Strange Remains Curio Shop online oddities. Museum for hire. For fans of the strange, bizarre, whimsical and down right weird. Josh is an investigator of all things paranormal. Interview withFire Eater, Paranormal Investigator, UFO Chaser, and Cryptid Hunter Josh Bladzik.
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On the Midway 2023-Present
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On The Midway hosted by Ses Carny and Josh Bladzik. Both Ses and Josh have spent decades in the outdoor amusement world and decided to sit down and relieve stories from the road. Podcast series.
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The G Spot Interview - August 22nd, 2020
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Join me the Saturday for the G Spot as I talk with the proprietors of Strange Remains Curio Shop. They are an oddity shop based out of Las Vegas Nevada. We will be talking oddities, sideshow, and a whole lot of weirdness.
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Videos
Las Vegas News (KSNV) - November 30th, 2019 - 'It's the unique factor': Small Business Saturday sees shoppers from around the world.
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Retail Archaeology -December 13th, 2019 - In this episode we take a look at Container Park, a mall in downtown Las Vegas built out of repurposed shipping containers.
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