Sideshow Gazette, the premiere issue of a new publication, features interviews with sideshow performers Harley Newman and Jenn O. Cide, exploring their careers and philosophies. The magazine also showcases photography from the 2024 Sideshow Hootenanny and the Coney Island Mermaid Parade, highlighting the vibrant culture of American sideshow. Newman discusses his career transition from clowning to sideshow, emphasizing the importance of emotional engagement with the audience and innovative show structure. Jenn O. Cide shares her journey into sideshow, her diverse performance career, and offers advice for aspiring performers. The publication aims to inform and entertain readers interested in sideshow’s history and contemporary scene.
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