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3rd Annual Congress of Curious Peoples Apr 17-26
Posted March 27, 2009
Note: This annual weeklong event always offers fascinating
attractions and amusements. Posted as received.
3RD ANNUAL CONGRESS OF CURIOUS PEOPLES!
April 17–26
OPENING NIGHT PARTY with cheap beer and drinking game. You come, you vote.
Hosted by Dick Zigun with special guests Reverend Billy and Savitri D.
Please join us to select five inductees to the Freak Hall of Fame:
- SHOWMEN: John Bradshaw vs. Fred Johnson
- WORKING ACTS: Al Flosso vs. Little Egypt
- SELF INFLICTED: Omi vs. Mortado
- ATTRACTIONS: Headless Illusion vs. Two Headed Baby
- BORN DIFFERENT: Schlitzy vs. Zip(py)
Friday, April 17, 8pm, $10
ALUMNI WEEKEND featuring Tyler Fyre and Thrill Kill Jill of Lucky
Daredevil Thrillshow; The Great Fredini; special guests TBA.
Saturday, April 18 & Sunday, April 19, 1–7pm, continuous
admission, $7.50 adults, $5 kids
BUDGET BLOWOUT EVENT
John Strong the Third and Boston Billy of California's John Strong
Sideshow our arch rivals and competitors in 2009 Coney Island.
Monday, April 20, 8pm, $5
THE LIZARDMAN
The Lizardman is not your usual entertainer. Covered with more than
700 hours of tattooing to effect reptilian scales over his entire
body, with subdermal implants creating horned ridges over his eyes,
teeth filed to points, and a surgically forked tongue, he more than
lives up to the images conjured by his peculiar but apt moniker.
Onstage, The Lizardman seamlessly blends stand-up comedy, spoken word,
and sideshow stunts both old and new into an amazing and offbeat
one-of-a-kind experience that his audiences never forget.
Tuesday, April 21, 8pm, $10
PAINPROOF RUBBER GIRLS
This surprise act from Coney Island Sideshow's past has put together a
show that includes The Great Throwdini, Ekaterina, and special MC Lady
Rizo! A one-time affair only—Don't miss your chance to see the
reunion performance! Knives, fire, bear training, cabaret, and
????!!!!
Wednesday, April 22, 8pm, $10
ALBERT CADABRA'S SKULLDUGGERY & SKIN
The best twisted magic, classic burlesque, and sexy sideshow
performers from around the world create one incredible night of
high-energy entertainment. LIVE entertainment right before your
unbelieving eyes!
Thursday, April 23, 8pm, $10
ZAMORA: THE TORTURE KING
Tim Cridland, better known by his stage name Zamora The Torture King,
has spent years perfecting his chosen craft. Through his knowledge of
martial arts techniques, hypnosis, Middle-Eastern techniques, science,
and anatomy, he is able to overcome dangerous situations—fire
eating, sword swallowing, body skewering, electrocution, and more to
emerge unscathed and unharmed and all in the name of
entertainment!
Friday, April 24, 8pm, $10
SUPER FREAK WEEKEND featuring London's Mat Fraser, Koko the Killer
Clown, Ravi the Indian Rubber Boy, Little Jimmy, and other freaks of
nature TBA.
Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26, 1–7pm, continuous
admission, $10
Sideshows By The Seashore
Corner of Surf Ave. and West 12th Street
Coney Island, Brooklyn
For more info: http://www.coneyisland.com/congress09.shtml
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