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I was hoping you
may be able to help me or give me some ideas on where to go
to get information. My father came to Toronto, Canada in
the early 50's. He told us a story about a Sideshow act at
the Canadian National Exhibition (perhaps the Midway) that
he claims was called the Penguin Man. It could be 50's or
60's, I'm not sure. I contacted Toronto Archives and the
lady there said she had never heard of a Penguin Man. Do
you have any ideas on how I can find out information about
this possibility? Perhaps he was the Bird Man or
something, My dad remembers him as a "Penguin".
Reading this through, I have to say this is likely the
strangest email I've written but I actually am asking if you
know of a Penguin Man....He! He!
Thanks in advance for whatever help you can offer.
P - Paul Robinson, Canada
Paul,
Richard 'Dickie' Brisbin worked many midways throughout the
United States and Canada. It was most likely him that
your father seen during the time frame you have mentioned.
There
were others who appeared as Penguin Girls and Boys.
PENGUIN
BOY/GIRL/ETC. - Human oddity afflicted with foreshortened
limbs, usually with hands and feet attached directly to the
torso without arms or legs. See Seal Boy/Girl.
Carny
Lingo
John Robinson
Sideshow World
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