Welcome back to Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we are joined by circus and sideshow enthusiast Kerry Magnus to talk about the classic acts and "tropes" that define the industry.

From the Strongman to the Sword Swallower, we’re breaking down the performance styles everyone recognizes and discussing why they still hold a place in the modern show.

Join us as we discuss:

• The Classics: The origins of common sideshow tropes and why they became staples of the midway.
• Evolution of the Act: How these traditional performances have changed over the years to stay relevant.
• Tradition vs. Innovation: Our take on sticking to the "old school" script versus bringing something new to the stage.

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Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this session, we’re diving deep into artistic progression and acting technique and sharing what’s been happening behind the scenes.

Join us as we discuss:

• Developments of the sideshow
• Acting and creative principles
• The people who allow us to bring you more sideshow nonsense

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Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we're rambling about new projects, chance run ins and the ai crisis

Join us as we:

• Discuss a new project/concept we plan on making
• Regale the chance run in with the curator of the Showman's Museum
• Get slightly vexed about the ai crisis taking the creative world for what its worth

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🎪 Behind the Whiskers: Florida's Forgotten Marvels

Welcome back, fellow eccentrics, to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! This week, we're diving deep into the preserved history and dusty wonders of the International Independent Showmen's Museum in Gibsonton, Florida—the traditional winter home of the American carnival.

Join us as we:

• Explore the Ghost Town: Discuss Gibsonton's strange history as a circus and carnival retirement community, and the surprising residents we learned about.
• Uncover Mechanical Marvels: Detail the bizarre and beautiful vintage show rides, ticket booths, and original exhibits housed within the museum walls.
• Reflect on Our Roots: Share how stepping into this incredible archive of sideshow, circus, and carnival history inspires the acts and business of the Twisted Whiskers Sideshow.

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Welcome back, mortals, to another thrilling exposé Behind the Whiskers! This episode, we peel back the velvet curtain and dare to unravel the darkest, most delightful tales of the Halloween season.

Join us as we:

• Dissect the Madness: Hear the chaotic secrets behind planning and executing our most elaborate Halloween events and tours.
• Relive the Greatest Screams: We highlight the most spectacular, terrifying, and unforgettable moments that went down during our seasonal run.
• Pull Back the Curtain on Commerce: Get a rare look at how we approach the bizarre business of booking, pitching, and growing the Sideshow empire.

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Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we're diving deep into the events of Carolina Fear Fest, The Viking Experience, Moonlit Bazaar and the Cold Blooded and Bizarre grand opening.

Join us as we dive into the bizarre world of the Twisted Whisker Sideshow and focus on the four biggest events that shaped its recent legacy:

• Dissect "The Viking Experience": We look back at their trials and tribulations of assimilating a sideshow troupe into the world of living history interp
• Relive the Fear and Fortune at "Carolina Fear Fest": We explore the infamous horror convention, discussing their most shocking performances and how they managed to stand out among the monsters and mayhem.
• Uncover the Artistic Oddities of the "Moonlit Bazaar at Wheldon Mills": A discussion on their time in the art scene, focusing on the refined crowd, the unique venue, and how they balanced the bizarre with the beautiful.
• Analyze the Grand Launch of "Cold Blooded and Bizarre": We break down the grand opening of the reptile and oddities store, revealing the secrets they exchanged with fellow collectors and the strange new items they acquired.

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Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! We are pleased to announce we will be returning to regular programming shortly.

Its been a very busy few months on the sideshow front and we just wanted to touch base a little with the fans and reignite the flame behind the podcast and sideshow in general!

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Welcome back to another exciting episode of Behind the Whiskers! In this episode, we're diving deep into the soundtrack of our inspirations.

Join us as we:

• Discuss a variety of sideshowesque music
• Explain why certain sounds or elements draw us into the sideshow
• Unravel the depth of our inspirations

This week we are joined by Co-Owner of Twisted Whisker Entertainment, Dave Atlas and another familiar you voice, the creator of Floyd Lee Whitlock, Jeffrey Brown. As we break down some of our musical inspirations for our performance and characters.

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