Learn Ancient Skills from the Very Best in the Business! Have you ever dreamed of running away with the circus? Did anyone ever call 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 then paint a banner trumpeting your new career! 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
For inquiries about the class, email adam(at)coneyisland.com. YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO ATTEND THE SIDESHOW SKILLS SESSION. This class is limited to 10 students to ensure proper student to instructor ratio. The Coney Island Sideshow School reserves the right to cancel this session, if a minimum of five students, are not registered by the deadline. Registered students will be notified if the session is cancelled and a full refund will be issued.
Classes in individual skills will not be offered. You must sign up for the entire session.
Dates: July 29 through August 1, 2024, 10am-2pm
(Class limited to ten students)
On Friday, August 2, 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.