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Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · 25d

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The Talking Dead: A Collection of Messages from Beyond the Veil, 1850 to 1920s (Expanded Edition)

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Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · 25d

On the side my book projects I have another book project: Curious Publications. I generally republish old, obscure books to give them new life. My newest book is something I edited together: The Talking Dead: A Collection of Messages from Beyond the Veil, 1850 to 1920s (Expanded Edition).

#ghosts

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Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · Sep 11

Now available through my side publication project, Curious Publications:

The Damnable Life and Death of Stubbe Peter

First published in 1590.

#werewolf #lycanthropy #monsters
#weirdbooks

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The Damnable Life and Death of Stubbe Peeter — Curious Publications

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Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · Aug 30

Happy 228th birthday, Mary Shelley! Images from the book created in conjunction with the Frankenstein exhibit at the Morgan Library & Museum, 2018-19.

#frankenstein #maryshelley #horror #writing

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Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · Aug 27

My fascination with the turn-of-the-century #Martians led me to my 2020 book, The Big Book of Mars. So I was especially delighted to speak with author David Baron about his discoveries and fascination in his new book, The Martians. Our conversation follows:

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The Martians are Coming! Author David Baron Speaks About His New Book, "The Martians"

Science journalist and author David Baron explores our early fascination with Martians in his new book, "THE MARTIANS: The True Story of an Alien Craze that Captured Turn-of-the-Century America"

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Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · Aug 8

Thank you for the great write-up, Jim!

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Beyond the Spotlight: How ‘To The Hilt’ Podcast Exposes the Soul Behind Jellyboy’s Stunts | VaudeVisuals

Looking through my viewfinder at Jellyboy the Clown over the years, I've witnessed firsthand how this performer has carved out his own unmistakable path in the world of sideshow arts. Every frame I've...

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Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · Aug 8

You may have seen Jellyboy the Clown on America’s Got Talent Season 19, where he amazed audiences and the judges.
In this episode, we talk to Jellyboy about his beginnings as a clown, his start in sword swallowing and much, much more.

Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music

#sideshow

Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · Jul 20

Great to see that To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing is on sale at #ripleys in St. Augustine! That’s my co-author Dan Meyer on the cover! Get a copy at Ripley’s or wherever you buy books online.

#swordswallower #tothehilt #swordswallowing #books #sideshow #circus

Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · Jul 13

Always great to see the World of Wonders sideshow! Beautiful banner line. #sideshow #circus

Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · Jul 9

Big hats can cause big trouble. Just ask the farmer who lost his eye to one in 1908. Check out my latest post on Weird Historian:

#hats #merrywidowhats #weirdfashion

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Merry Widow Hats Were Not Always So Merry

Though stylish, Merry Widow Hats, in at least one case, also proved dangerous. Just ask Joseph Lewis, a farmer who lost his eye to one.

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Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · Jul 2

Happy #WorldUFODay! Celebrate with a copy of We Are Not Alone, published by @quirkbooks.bsky.social!
#ufos #aliens #extraterrestrials #uap

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Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · Jun 28

The closing party for Carnival, Curated by Joe Coleman at the Jeffrey Deitch Gallery was amazing! Sideshow in all its beautiful artistic glory. #sideshow #circus #joecoleman #art #sideshowart #johnnyeck

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Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · Jun 17

Contortionist “Slim” Biggerstaff. Never too old to perform! As seen in “Pictorial History of the American Circus” (1957). #circus #sideshow #contortionist #oddities #humanoddities

Reposted by Marc Hartzman

Morbid Anatomy @morbidanatomy.bsky.social · Jun 16

Sword swallowing: one of history’s oldest death-defying stunts. To The Hilt Podcast features Dan Meyer (sword swallowing expert), The Lizardman, and co-host Marc Hartzman, author of American Sideshow.

Anatomical Model of a Sword Swallower, ca. 19th c. Deutsches Hygiene-Museum, Dresden.

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Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · Jun 6

You know what makes a great Father’s Day gift? Books about UFOs, sword swallowing, ghosts, and Mars. Fortunately, I’ve written books about all these fascinating subjects!

See more here: www.marchartzmanbooks.com

#books #fathersday #ufos #mars #aliens #sideshow #ghosts

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Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · Jun 5

“We Are Not Alone by Marc Hartzman is an easy to read yet incredibly thorough look at the history of UFO sightings and supposed alien encounters.” — thank you for the review, @easyqueenie.bsky.social!

Sophie Brown @easyqueenie.bsky.social · Jun 5

Just posted my May wrap up over on Substack. My three featured books for the month are The Temple House Vanishing by Rachel Donohue, We are Not Alone by @marchartzman.bsky.social, and Welcome to the United States of Anxiety by Jen Lancaster.

What I Read in May 2025

There’s not much in it, but May has ended up being my best reading month of the year so far, with 15 books read and the vast majority of those getting four-star or better ratings from me.

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Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thank you for the wonderful review! I’m so glad you enjoyed the book. It’s an endlessly fascinating subject!

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Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · May 29

New episode of the To The Hilt podcast with The Lizardman: sword swallower, multi-talented performer, author, and as his site says, he’s “The Modified Marvel from the dark heart of Austin, a man with more ink in his skin, than blood in his veins.”

Listen here:

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Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · May 15

Adam Realman, talks to me and Dan Meyer on the new episode of our To The Hilt podcast—straight from the historic Coney Island Museum!

Adam is featured in the book, To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing.

Apple Podcasts

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Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · May 10

Books!! Come get ‘em at the #coneyislandbookfair! #books #booktable #reading

Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · May 9

I’ll be selling and signing books at the Coney Island Book Fair tomorrow! Stop by if you can! #books #coneyislandbookfair #bookfair

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Coney Island Book Fair: Book Fair — Coney Island USA

Free Admission!

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Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · May 8

Episode 5 now available! Featuring Brad Byers - who holds 73 world records in various stunts, from sword swallowing to blowing bubbles with a tarantula in his mouth. #sideshow #circus #podcasts #swordswallowing

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Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · May 6

Thank you!

Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · May 6

Wow, where is this?

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Marc Hartzman @marchartzman.bsky.social · May 1

Episode 4 of the To The Hilt podcast is now available! Hosted by me and Dan Meyer. This episode features the most swashbuckling sword swallower, Cyrus Pynn! Hear about his adventures in sword swallowing and other #sideshow arts!

Apple Podcasts:

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