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Congress of Curious Peoples:   Lecture: When the Going Gets Weird with James Taylor

  • Coney Island Museum 1208 Surf Avenue Brooklyn, NY, 11224 United States (map)

Tickets- $20

*Tickets do not ship. Will call pick up only.

Presented by renowned sideshow historian James Taylor, this captivating lecture delves into the bizarre and fascinating world of sideshow hoaxes. Exploring four of the most infamous sideshow gaffs from the last two centuries — the Feejee Mermaid, the Cardiff Giant, Kap-Dwa, and the Minnesota Iceman — Taylor unravels the stories behind these legendary fabrications. Through a mix of historical insight and colorful storytelling, discover how these fantastical creations captivated audiences, blurred the lines between myth and reality, and left a lasting mark on sideshow culture.

*The Coney Island Museum is located on the second floor and is not wheelchair-accessible at this time


All ticket sales are non-refundable and WILL CALL only to be picked up night of performance, at our box office at 1208 Surf Avenue. TICKETS WILL NOT SHIP. There are no extra service fees for online purchase. Please check your junk or spam folder if you do not receive an email confirmation in your inbox.

Coney Island USA reserves the right to cancel a performance at any time. Advance ticket purchases will be refunded if such a situation arises.

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