Date: April 10th 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 10, 2009

Coney Island USA’s 3^rd Annual Congress of Curious Peoples 

Coney Island, NY -- Hear, ye! Hear, ye! The Congress of Curious Peoples is now in Session. For ten titanic days from April 17 to April 26, freaks, wonders, and human curiosities, the likes of which you've never seen, will converge in an "only in Coney Island!" celebrating the World of Freakdom! 

 
FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH @ 8:00 pm  -  $10
OPENING NIGHT PARTY with Cheap Beer and Drinking Game. You come, you vote.
THE FREAK HALL OF FAME
Hosted by Dick Zigun with Special Guests Reverend Billy and Savitri D.
Please join us to select five inductees: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)

SATURDAY & SUNDAY APRIL 18TH & 19TH 1-7 PM CONTINUOUS ADMISSION $7.50 Adults $5 Kids
ALUMNI WEEKEND featuring Tyler Fyre and Thrill Kill Jill of Lucky Daredevil Thrillshow; The Great Fredini; special guests tba.

MONDAY, APRIL 20TH @ 8:00 PM  -  $5 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.

TUESDAY, APRIL 21ST @ 8:00 pm  -  $10
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.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22ND @ 8:00 pm  -  $10
PAINPROOF RUBBER GIRLS
This surprise act from Coney Island Sideshow's past has put together a show that includes The Great Throwdini, and Ekaterina with 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 ????!!!!

THURSDAY, APRIL 23RD @ 8:00 PM  -  $10
ALBERT CADABRA'S The Skullduggery & Skin Show
The best Twisted Magic, Classic Burlesque, and Sexy Sideshow performers from around the world to create one incredible night of high-energy entertainment. LIVE entertainment right before your unbelieving eyes!

FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH @ 8:00 PM  -  $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!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 25TH & 26TH 1-7 PM CONTINUOUS ADMISSION  -  $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. 

All shows at Sideshows By The Seashore
3006 West 12th Street
Brooklyn, NY
Tickets are available day of. 

Information at www.coneyisland.com or call 718-372-5159

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About Coney Island USA

Coney Island USA is Coney Island’s resident 501( c )3 non-profit arts center. In existence since 1980, CIUSA produces some of New York City’s most beloved summer programs including The Mermaid Parade (the country’s largest Art parade) and The Coney Island Circus Sideshow (the last traditional 10-in1 Sideshow in existence today.) CIUSA is also home to the Coney Island Museum, Burlesque at the Beach and the Coney Island Film Festival. For more information visit www.coneyisland.com.