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} **Check out our IG for images we discuss during the episode!** Johnny Eck clip Jeffrey Pratt Gordon (...

Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast

Callie Biggerstaff & Mark Renaudin

Johnny Eck: The Half Boy

JUN 30, 2025140 MIN
Circus Stories: A Circus History Podcast

Johnny Eck: The Half Boy

JUN 30, 2025140 MIN

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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}**Check out our IG for images we discuss during the episode!**Johnny Eck clipJeffrey Pratt Gordon (Eck collector/curator) - InterviewHead to www.magicmind.com/CIRCUSJUN and enter the code CIRCUSAPR20% off your first order or 48% off a subscription! Support the show+Follow Us on IG @circus.stories+Email us: [email protected], Review and Subscribe where ever you Listen!Thanks for Listening + Check those Boilers !!