Film Lens
Oddities is a half-hour documentary series centered on Obscura Antiques & Oddities, a shop in Manhattan's East Village. The series premiered on November 4, 2010, on the Discovery Channel and features co-owners Mike Zohn and Evan Michelson, along with buyer Ryan Matthew. The team searches for unique antiques and rarities at flea markets, auctions, and personal collections, revealing the stories behind these unusual artifacts.
The documentary presents bizarre items such as a mummified cat, a Rhesus monkey skull, art made from nail clippings, and a vintage straitjacket. Each episode captures the quirky interactions between employees and customers, emphasizing the thrill of hunting for extraordinary items in the world of antiques.
Why Watch
- •Meet Mike Zohn and Evan Michelson, the shop's co-owners.
- •Find out about a vintage straitjacket on display.
- •See a Rhesus monkey skull among the oddities.
Did You Know
•Oddities premiered on November 4, 2010, on the Discovery Channel.
•The show features a mummified cat among its bizarre items.
•Ryan Matthew is one of the main buyers featured in the series.
Perfect For
Antique collectorsCuriosity seekersFans of unique artifacts