"The Side Show Gathering
is an unforgettable three day vacation
with some of the world's wildest,
weirdest, wackiest and most wonderful
performing human oddities. I hope to
meet you there!"
-
Walt Hudson in
Circus Report
Generations of Americans once stood in
line on their local fairgrounds to stare
at human freaks and strange feats under
a canvas tent. Every big circus had a
sideshow full of odd attractions, and
dime museums flourished in every city.
The golden days of the sideshow are
long gone, but for this dedicated group
of fans and performers the tradition is
still very much alive.
The most
vocal supporter of the Sideshow
Gathering is the event’s long-time
master of ceremonies and self-described
Carny Trash, Aye Jaye. “HURRY, HURRY,
STEP RIGHT UP,” shouts the author of
The Golden Rule of Schmoozing. “Why
wouldn’t you step right up? I mean
really? Why wouldn’t you want to get a
behind the scenes look at how the guy is
putting a meat skewer through one cheek
and out the other, or meet someone who
eats a 150-watt light bulb before your
eyes?” Aye Jaye, who for more than
thirty years portrayed the role of one
of the original Ronald McDonalds, drives
home the point by explaining, “You are
getting an invitation to gather a couple
of your cool friends to take them behind
the canvas for the most memorable outing
you will ever have!”
If you have images of the 2008 Sideshow
Gathering please share them with
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DO NOT TRY ANY OF THIS AT HOME
Caution some of the acts performed here
may be harmful or fatal if not done
properly.
Do not attempt anything you see here
without professional training.
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Damien Blade |
Dr. Wilson |
Straight Jack |
Straight Jack |
Teddy Terrors!
Ink in the Valley |
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Images Courtesy of
Professor Fountain
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Danny Borneo - Franco |
Dr Wilson - Dennis -
Billy Boston |
Dr Wilson |
Cindy - Scott - Dr Wilson |
Olde City Sideshow |
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Olde City Sideshow |
Tyler Frye - Thrill Kill
Jill |
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Aye Jaye on Stage |
Olde City Sideshow |
Crispy Family Carnival |
Crispy Machine |
Alligator Man
by Kevin Gerrone |
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Melanie |
Melanie Sawz All |
Flora & Fauna |
Eye Hooks |
Dr. Wilson |
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Dr Wilson Perilous Garden |
Nipple Lift |
Natasha - Neon |
Natasha - Neon |
Natasha |
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Melanie Straightjacket |
Melanie Straightjacket |
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Aye Jaye |
Rubber Baby Buggy
Bouncer |
Swami Yomahmi |
Swami Yomahmi |
Sally the Cinch |
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Sally the Cinch |
Sally the Cinch |
Sally the Cinch |
Sally the Cinch |
Sally the Cinch |
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The Peeler |
The Peeler |
The Peeler |
Trinket |
Trinket |
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Crispy Nipple Lift |
Crispy Nipple Lift |
Doc Wilson Escape |
Doc Wilson Perilous Garden |
Doc Wilson Perilous
Garden |
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Doc Wilson Perilous Garden |
Doc Wilson Perilous
Garden |
Doc Wilson Perilous Garden |
Group Shot |
Group Shot |
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James Taylor & Tyler Frye |
James Taylor & Tyler
Frye |
Knotty Bits |
Knotty Bits |
Knotty Bits |
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Tyler Frye Sword Swallowing |
Tyler Frye & Thrill Kill
Jill |
The Lucky Devil Thrill Show |
The Lucky Devil Thrill Show |
Tyler Frye & Thrill Kill
Jill |
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Olde City Sideshow |
Olde City Sideshow |
Olde City Sideshow |
Olde City Sideshow |
Prof Ouch & His Pride
and Joy |
DO NOT TRY ANY OF THIS AT HOME
Caution some of the acts performed here
may be harmful or fatal if not done
properly.
Do not attempt anything you see here
without professional training.
 
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