Twisted Carnival

Since 2011, Twisted Carnival has brought audiences the dark and twisted stories of Norman Barley’s Sideshow. Now, in 2026, the story reaches its final and most epic chapter.

For years, the MuLock Tribe and the twisted minions of Norman Barley’s Sideshow have been trapped within the Seed of Magic, a powerful crystal created by the original Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau. Imprisoned inside the crystal, the two factions have waged countless battles, each fighting for survival and control.

Now, the time has come for their final stand.

Their ultimate battle unfolds in Freak Show, an epic anime adventure that brings the world of Norman Barley’s Sideshow to life in an entirely new way.

Gene Hamil, the creator and visionary behind Twisted Carnival, chose to tell the final Norman Barley’s Sideshow story through the medium of anime. Created by Cleverly Genius LLC, Freak Show represents a bold new chapter for Twisted Carnival and a completely new way to experience this dark and fantastical story.

After more than a decade of storytelling, the final chapter is coming.

Freak Show is scheduled for release in late 2026.