SIDE-SHOW TRICKS EXPLAINED

SIDE-SHOW TRICKS EXPLAINED, SWORD SWALLOWING, FIRE EATING, FEATS OF STRENGTH, JUGGLING SECRETS, ETC. BY HEREWARD CARRINGTON. LITTLE BLUE BOOK NO. 1270. SOFT COVER, 32 PAGES, C.1930.

ca. 1890 ANTIQUE CABINET CARD CIRCUS SIDESHOW DOG TRICK PHOTO w CHILD PERFORMER ca. 1890 ANTIQUE CABINET CARD CIRCUS SIDESHOW DOG TRICK PHOTO w CHILD PERFORMER Description Circa 1890 Antique Cabinet C

Professor Marvel Magic Sideshow Banner(American, late 20th century)A contemporary hand-painted banner advertising crystal ball readings, juggling and sleight of hand tricks. Oil on cloth.72 x 144 in.

Three miniature Chinese circus engravings. Circa 1830s. Three hand-colored engravings of circus and sideshow performers performing sword-swallowing and trained animal tricks. Framed and matted. Size (

1910, AUSTRIAN: An amazing piece of early musical automata, referred to by collectors as "The Side Show". Multiple simultaneous movements including a magician, guitar player, dancing ballerina and tra

Fred G. Johnson United States,1892-1990 Titled "That Strange Creature Obby Dobby Alive" featuring a large painted iguana in a jungle setting. Fred is considered the best sideshow circus banner painter

Eudora Welty (American, 1909-2001), Side Show, State Fair, 1939gelatin silver print (mounted as issued), negative 1939, pencil numbered "72/75" to the mount, from Eudora Welty: Twenty Photographs Port

American, 1905-1984. Canvas banner with original paint, signed. "Leopard Man - Alive". Heavily creased with some wear and small hole. 6'8"h. 6'11"w.

Snap Wyatt (American, 1905-1984), "Mona," hand-painted circus side-show banner depicting Mona dancing with a live snake, artist name signed lower left, including in the publication: "Freakshow: Sidesh

1940'S CONEY ISLAND CARNIVAL SIDE SHOW BANNER FOR ( HALF ANIMAL HALF HUMAN ), FROM BROOKLYN, N.Y. ESTATE, AND HAS BEEN IN THE ESTATE'S POSESSION FOR MANY YEARS, UNSIGNED, MEASURES 91" X 137". OWNER LO

Possibly by Johnny Meah, 4th quarter 20th century. Canvas with original paint, unsigned. "The Strangest Show on Earth 12 Acts - Alive 12" with woman in bikini, fire breather and "Blockhead". Wear and

Mid 20th century. Canvas with original paint, signed "J. Sigler, Tampa". "Fiji Mermaid, Monkey ? or Girl". Colorful beaded mermaid. 4'9"h. 8'9"w.

Third quarter 20th century. Original oil on canvas, signed "C. Sigler". "The Handicap" with monkeys in race cars. "Anchor Supply" label on back. Minor soiling. 91"h. 116"w.

A disturbing early 20th century circus or carnival sideshow Freak display of "Pig Boy" a prop used to bring in freak show customers. The Boy was advertised as a real baby though the prop was used for

Mid 20th century, signed "J. Sigler, Tampa" and "Jack Cripe". Original paint on canvas. Levitating woman "Light as a Feather, No Gravity, Alive". Tear at bottom. 43"h. 89"w.

Mid 20th century. Canvas with original paint, signed "Sigler - Tampa" (Florida). "Boy with Two Heads See on this Stage". Some wear. 5'h. 10'w.

Mid 20th century. Canvas with original paint. "World of Wonders, Strangest Show on Earth, Palaces of Illusions and Wonders". Some wear. 7'3"h. 15'7"w.

Unknown Manufacturer. Early Group of Six Side Show Gaming Horse Race Figures. Not signed. Carved and painted wood with great early paint patina and crazing. One with horse hair tail. All good to great

Kelty, Edward (American, 1888—1967). Sells-Floto Big Double Side Show. Waterbury, Conn. New York: Century, May 16, 1928. Sepia-tone photograph depicting cast of the sideshow including Koo-Koo the Bi

Fourth quarter 20th century. Canvas with original paint, signed "Meah Studios, Riverview, Fla." Colorful "Pricilla the Ape Girl - Was Darwin Right?" 3'10" x 3'11".

NICE SIGLER BANNER WITH WANDERLIN "TOUCH-UP", A COUPLE OF REPAIRABLE TEARS AND EXISTING REPAIRS, MISSING ONE HOOK. 9'8"X11'2"

Lewis Smith. Side Show. Not signed or dated. Crayon and ink on found brown paper. Excellent condition. 19"w x 24"h with frame. Provenance: Larry and Jane Schlachter Collection. Est. $300-500. Ship: $4

Old Western Carnival Side Show Sign. Indian Chief. c. 1940’s-50’s. Not signed or dated. Acrylic on large full sheet of masonite board. Some wear, otherwise great condition. 46” w x 96”h. Est.

Old Western Carnival Side Show Sign. Buffalo Bill Cody. c. 1940’s-50’s. Not signed or dated. Acrylic on large full sheet of masonite board. Some wear, otherwise great condition. 46” w x 96”h.