Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast

Johnny Eck: The Half Boy


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Often billed as the "Half Boy" but more accurately dubbed "The Most Remarkable Man Alive" by Robert Ripley (of Ripley's Believe It or Not), Johnny Eck was a born performer, as well as showman, magician, movie star, wood worker, fine art painter and above all - a true artist in every sense. Join us as we explore his incredible life journey. {This episode contains explicit language and content}

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Jeffrey Pratt Gordon (Eck collector/curator) - Interview


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