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Posts from Beyond the Grave: Oddities Edition

By Jackie Torrance on October 26, 2018 • ( 0 )

Hey y’all! It’s Jackie from the Superficial Gallery, back for more! I’m thrilled to be here again to discuss what may be my absolute favorite section from TYOH, the Oddities! So, buckle up and let’s dive into five articles that… Read More ›

One of Us: 5 Marvels of the Early Sideshow

By Evahalloween on December 8, 2014 • ( 2 )

As public interest in the unusual was parlayed into exhibitions in the 16th century, physical oddities began to take on a certain caché, earning fame for many performers and paving the way for the rise of P. T. Barnum and the… Read More ›

Silent Sundays: Olga the Headless Lady (1930)

By Evahalloween on August 4, 2013 • ( 8 )

Olga the Headless Lady, sideshow “headless girl” illusion invented by Egon Heineman, 1930’s. Related Posts: – Silent Sundays: Trepanation (1944) – Silent Sundays: The Brain Eaters (1958) – Silent Sundays: Photo Prisma Almanac No. 5 (1952)