The Cabal of Curiosities
The Cabal of Curiosities are organizations that share common goals with the Hoot and that we have partnered with to make the world a happier, weirder place. Some members of the Cabal offer Hoot members discounts on purchases.
James Taylor’s Shocked and Amazed! views the sideshow tradition through a modern lens. Shocked and Amazed! features tell-all interviews with performers and showmen who have never been interviewed on the record. Shocked and Amazed reports on weirdness as entertainment, features exclusive reprints on sideshow history, and reveals behind-the-scenes photos of sideshow attractions.
The Oddities Market is a a traveling market curated by Mike Zohn of Obscura Antiques & Oddities (star of TV show “Oddities) along with James Freeman of Freeman and Fugate Oddities Co.
Our market strives to satisfy the curious mind. We welcome (and encourage) people of all ages and backgrounds to attend our events. Also... we don’t do the whole “VIP” shtick either, you’re all VIP’s to us! At our market you will find purveyors of the odd from near and far selling skulls, bones, jewelry, antiques, art, quack medical, candles, occult, t-shirts, true crime, taxidermy, collectables, dark art, upcycled creations, haunted pieces, and so much more!
Our market strives to satisfy the curious mind. We welcome (and encourage) people of all ages and backgrounds to attend our events. Also... we don’t do the whole “VIP” shtick either, you’re all VIP’s to us! At our market you will find purveyors of the odd from near and far selling skulls, bones, jewelry, antiques, art, quack medical, candles, occult, t-shirts, true crime, taxidermy, collectables, dark art, upcycled creations, haunted pieces, and so much more!
The Palace Productions rose out of the fall of the Red Palace, the only dedicated venue for variety and alternative arts in the DC Metro Area. Melina Afzal (aka Mel), the Red Palace's former variety show talent buyer and sound engineer knew that although the house was closed, the shows must go on! On January 1st, 2013, the Palace Productions emerged with the mission to continue to provide quality burlesque, sideshow, and vaudeville shows throughout the Washington Metro area.
Along with being a production company, Palace Productions is also a booking agency providing you with experiences and professional talent for shows, special occasions and events.
Along with being a production company, Palace Productions is also a booking agency providing you with experiences and professional talent for shows, special occasions and events.
Freeman and Fugate Oddities Company are purveyors in the odd, macabre, and extraordinary. They are an Atlanta-based on-line shop with a huge array of oddities, vintage and antique items. Check their facebook and instagram for current inventory or to find out where the next market is that you can find them vending at!