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Sideshow School

  • Coney Island USA 1208 Surf Avenue Brooklyn, NY, 11224 United States (map)

Learn Ancient Skills from the very best in the business! Have you ever dreamed of running away with the circus? Has anyone ever called you a freak? Well, now's your chance to become one! At Coney Island USA's Sideshow School, you can learn how to hammer a 20-penny nail right into your skull and live to talk about the experience! You'll work with Professa Adam Realman to learn the ins and outs of the working acts of the sideshow.

The complete list of acts taught:

The Basics of Fire Eating and Breathing and Fire Safety
Human Blockhead
The Fundamentals of Sword Swallowing
Bed of Nails
Stunts with Various Traps
Glass Walking
Blade Box
Electric Chair

YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO ATTEND THE SIDESHOW SKILLS SESSION.

This class is limited to 10 students to ensure a proper student-to-instructor ratio.

The Coney Island Sideshow School reserves the right to cancel the session if a minimum of five students are not registered by the deadline. Registered students will be notified if the session is canceled and a full refund will be issued.

Classes in individual skills are NOT offered. You must sign up for the entire session.

Dates: August 4, 5, 6, 7
10:00am To 2:00pm

Student Showcase on August 8th
(Class limited to ten students)

On August 8, students will have the opportunity to present a skill they learned on the Sideshows By The Seashore stage for a real audience. (This is optional but encouraged)

All students must sign a "hold harmless" agreement to be distributed at the start of the first session.

Tuition: $1650

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