Behind the Scenes of a Sideshow

For decades, Todd Robbins has been entertaining audiences with his sideshow act, first at Coney Island and later with several off-Broadway shows. When he spoke with Anne Strainchamps, he demonstrated a few tricks of his trade, even go so far as to eat a lightbulb in the process.

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