Step right up to the most electrifying place on Earth, where reality bends and the extraordinary comes alive—the Coney Island Circus!
Since 2012, I’ve been on a wild ride with several Russian circuses, and eventually, I crashed the vibrant scene of the American circus,
getting an all-access pass to “The Coney Island Freak Shows.”
Rocking guiding in my project is Eric Broomfield (Jelly Boy The Clown).
This maestro of the macabre ushered me into the heart of the American circus—a realm where remarkable souls turn adversity
into their arsenal, proving that their artistry reigns supreme
over life’s harsh blows.
Jelly Boy, the indomitable sword swallower and all sideshows virtuoso,
has danced with danger and flirted with fate.
Surviving a fiery trap in a New York City apartment,
He Rose from the Ashes to Reclaim the Spotlight,
merging the art of clowning with death-defying circus stunts and the wonders of Tesla’s science.
Meet Fat Mandee, the powerhouse singing fat lady who rocked the big top with Circus Ridiculous back in the ‘90s.
Insectavora turns up the heat as Coney Island’s premiere fire-eater and erstwhile bug muncher.
Wendy Blades, a Coney Island native, captivates as a masterful sword swallower.
From Down Under, Australian performer Sarah Houbolt, aka Kookoo The Bird Girl, channels the spirit of Minnie Woolsley from the haunting 1932 film “Freaks.”
Her act is a tribute and a testament to an era when disabled women faced harsh discrimination, a piece of forgotten art history brought to light.
Dive into the “Sideshow,” the shadowy corner of the circus
where the line between the bizarre and the spectacular blurs.
Here, the naturally unique and the daringly altered showcase their extraordinary talents alongside jaw-dropping acts and curiosities.
Coney Island stands as the iconic playground of the past century, famed for its legendary sideshows that have captivated the masses.
I’m addicted to diving into these alternate realities, so detached from our mundane existence.
The true beauty of this “Unreal Reality” is its boundlessness—crafted from nothing, it beckons adventurers and dreamers to forge epic tales.
Capturing these fleeting moments in a photograph is to capture eternity—a slice of the infinite.
At first glance, those who defy norms may startle us, but give it time, and they’ll pull you into their mesmerizing world, leaving you rich with unforgettable memories and profound insights.
“The stone that the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner and it is marvelous in our eyes.”
I live for these miraculous marvels and revel in the thrill of sharing their stories!