Grady Stiles Jr. transformed from a carnival sideshow star into a man whose family sought a deadly escape.
Eng and Chang Bunker were the original “Siamese Twins,” but their rise to fame was so twisted—it’s enough to turn anyone’s stomach.
Charles Stratton—or General Tom Thumb to his fans around the world—was an American showman legendary for his small stature and command of the stage. Charles isn’t just history’s most famous little person, he’s also one...
Ella Harper bravely turned her unique legs into a moneymaker—but life continued to serve up horrible sorrows until she finally met her tragic end.
"The circus is the only fun you can buy that is good for you."—Ernest Hemingway The history of the circus is a long one filled with pleasant childhood memories, but despite Hemingway's glowing endorsement, beneath...
"The circus is the only fun you can buy that is good for you."—Ernest Hemingway The history of the circus is a long one filled with pleasant childhood memories, but despite Hemingway's glowing endorsement, beneath...
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