FREAK show!

[Scarlett]

In the old Victorian touring freak shows, what "freaks" were there, other than the midget and the bearded lady? (It's for an album design concept!)

[The Big Gill]

Mermaids

[Drusilla1S]

Siamese twins and giants.

[Metz]

http://freaks.monstrous.com/famous_freaks.htm

[CLOWN TICKLE]

tattooed man, lady

[Postdog]

Not quite Victorian era, but if ever you get the chance, watch the 1930's film "Freaks" - what you see is real, not SFX.

[sixpence]

postdog, thanks. Since I read scarletts question, I have been trying to remember the name of that film. I know it was shown on TV a good few years ago, bit I doubt it would be shown now. I remember reading at the time that all the people who took part were quite happy to do so, but I wonder if that was true.

[SaxyJag]

There was also John Merrick, the Elephant Man.

[netibiza]

Two-headed animals

[ronnie3]

3 titted lady

[smudge]

Victorian Freak Shows

[Postdog]

Sixpence, if you read this thread again, be advised that "Freaks" was a regular showing on Turner Classic Movies, should you have(or get) Sky or Cable. I dunno about now because I got rid of mine some months back.