A Human Paradox

Alison takes us back to the circus where we discuss several sideshow performers with albinism. We hear about Nellie Walker who was exhibited from childhood; the mysterious Unzie with a six foot globe of white hair, and the beautiful mindreader, Millie Lamar.

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Episode 145 notes and links:

Episode artwork by Alison. (Unzie, taken from the photo of the week)

Strange Familiars Photo of the Week #6: Unzie Cyanotypes (2 available)

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Nellie Walker (and her twin brother):

Another photo of Unzie:

Tom Jack, the Ice King:

Millie Lamar:

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Intro and background music by Stone Breath. You can find more at http://stonebreath.bandcamp.com

The closing song is Where the Crows Go by Timothy. It is available on the Fallow album. You can find the CD and download here: https://stonebreath.bandcamp.com/album/fallow

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