American Carnival: Barnum Project

Season 1.2 The Lottery

Listen to an anecdote from Barnum's young life highlighting both his showmanship and his humbug! Phineas Barnum, a young store clerk, makes a rash decision with a peddler, and as a result has to work his way out of a tight bind.

Season 1.3 Chang and Eng

Listen to the unbelievable and tragic life of the original Siamese twins, Chang and Eng, and their adventures touring with the infamous P. T. Barnum.

Season 1.4 Jailed for Libel

Liar, Liar, Robes on Fire. Barnum doesn't stand for anyone's lies, even a minister's.

Season 1.5 Joyce Heth

This episode is about the Joyce Heth hoax, which made P. T. Barnum famous in the entertainment industry.

Season 1.6 Signor Vivalla

New York juggler Signor Antonio, Professor of Equilibrium and Place Dancing, is recruited by the infamous P. T. Barnum. Changing the man's name to Vivalla to sound more ethnic, Barnum hypes the once-nobody to stardom.

Season 1.7 Barnum's New American Museum

Barnum's American Museum, once located on the corner of Anne and Broadway in New York City, was a major point of American pop culture in the mid-1800s; step in to see the build up and opening of one of Barnum's greatest triumphs!

Season 1.8 The Fiji Mermaid

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Season 1.9 General Tom Thumb

Barnum exhibits General Tom Thumb, fresh out of England. 11 years old and only 25 inches high!

Season 1.10 The Buffalo Hoax

Come get excited to experience the Great Buffalo Show... or Great Buffalo Hoax!

Season 1.11 Bearded Lady

P.T. Barnum and his side show collection. The American Museum in New York welcomes the Bearded Lady of Geneva!