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Freak Prodigy Inner circle NYC & LA 1805 Posts |
THE WORLD'S GREATEST GATHERING
OF HUMAN ODDITIES AND CURIOSITIES!!!!! http://www.thesideshowgathering.com PERFORMERS AND FANS FLOCK TO WILKES-BARRE FOR FREAKY FUN AT SIDESHOW GATHERING 2007, NOVEMBER 2nd - 4th CARNIES, FREAKS, AND TATTOO ARTISTS SHARE THEIR CRAFT WILKES-BARRE PA - This Halloween season, this small town in northeastern Pennsylvania will once again become the world's center of weirdness when the 14th Annual Inkin' The Valley tattoo convention and Sideshow Gathering 2007 roll into town. From November 2nd through 4th, the strange, the unusual and the freakish will take center stage. Showmen from across the country will congregate to celebrate the giddy thrills and forbidden mysteries of the circus and carnival sideshow. Over the weekend, these carnies will swap lies (or "cut up jackpots", as they say), swallow swords, eat razor blades, walk on broken glass, and invite the public to watch. Past years at the Sideshow Gathering have witnessed world records broken, and even a carnie marriage ceremony on stage. This year's event promises to be just as unusual. Attractions at Sideshow Gathering 2007 will include: New York's Bindlestiff Family Cirkus; Col. Hunsley's Freaks & Oddities; Zamora, the Torture King; Washington DC's Swami Yomahmi and The Cheeky Monkey Sideshow; Disgraceland Family Freakshow; Natasha Veruschka, Queen of Swords; the old-timey medicine show that is Dr. Wilson's Memory Elixir; Denver's Crispy Family Carnival; Bizarro; and master of ceremonies Aye Jaye. Vendors will also be on hand to display unusual items such as freakshow memorabilia and original artwork. Concurrent with the 14th Annual Inkin' the Valley tattoo convention at Wilkes-Barre's The Woodlands Inn & Resort, Sideshow Gathering 2007 begins at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, November 2nd, with live sideshow performances starting at 5:00 P.M. and continuing until midnight. Performances will resume from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M. to midnight on Saturday, with a special after-hours auction of sideshow memorabilia. On Sunday, there will be an awards breakfast and encore performances from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Tickets for the entire weekend of events are only $13 per person and provide entry to both the Sideshow Gathering and Inkin' the Valley. For more information, please visit http://www.thesideshowgathering.com. "The Side Show Gathering is a must for all aficionados of human oddities and performers of the strange and weird! Today's performers of the unusual entertain and amaze. Yesterday's 'greats' share past history and experiences with newcomers. It's a three-day adventure like no other I know." --Walt Hudson in Circus Report Generations of Americans once stood in line on their local fairgrounds to stare at human freaks and strange feats under a canvas tent. Every big circus had a sideshow full of odd attractions, and dime museums flourished in every city. The golden days of the sideshow are long gone, but for this dedicated group of fans and performers the tradition is still very much alive. The Sideshow Gathering is a treat for the audience, but for performers it is also an opportunity to connect with fellow acts. "The Sideshow Gathering is the Switzerland of this illegitimate entertainment," says Keith Nelson, co-founder of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. "It provides a neutral ground for some of the most entertaining egos to gather. It is the only place on Earth where you will get tired of watching someone nail a spike directly into their head." Stephon Walker, whose alter-ego Swami Yomahmi will be performing at the Sideshow Gathering for the first time this year, says, "From the old pros to the new up-and-comers, the Gathering, well, gathers the most incredible group of carnies, new-vaudevillians, natural wonders, working acts, showmen, historians, artists and enthusiasts that you could ever hope to meet in one place. It's all real. It's all alive. And it's all at the Sideshow Gathering." When asked what makes the Sideshow Gathering different from any other convention, Kathleen Kotcher (editor of the journal James Taylor's Shocked & Amazed! On and Off the Midway - which will debut its ninth volume at the Sideshow Gathering) said, "It is Christmas, your birthday and your first kiss all rolled up into one great weekend! The Sideshow Gathering is the greatest gathering of freaks (and the folks who love them) in the history of entertainment. If you're a fan of the odd, bizarre and unusual - or if you just plain love a good time - the Sideshow Gathering is the place to be!" Franco Kossa, founder and organizer of the event, feels that the Sideshow Gathering is vital to keeping the tradition alive. "This is a tough business, and the sideshow world is a tight-knit community. The Gathering gives these folks a place to get together, cut up jackpots, show off a bit, and refresh their spirits. Not just anybody can go out there day after day pounding spikes into their face or letting people staple dollar bills to them. As they say in the business, it's a hard way to make an easy living!"
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Danny Borneo Special user 722 Posts |
See you there Brett.
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Police Magician Special user Georgia 648 Posts |
Brett, wish I still lived in upstate New York. Used to fly out of Wilkes-Barre. I understand they have a Houdini museum there as well. I know you will wow the audience. Take care and be safe.
Glenn
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drwilson Inner circle Bar Harbor, ME 2191 Posts |
The Houdini Museum in Scranton is great fun.
I very much look forward to seeing everyone again! Yours, Paul |
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FacadeTheStiltBoy Elite user Greensboro NC 474 Posts |
Have fun guys, I got a show that weekend.
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Freak Prodigy Inner circle NYC & LA 1805 Posts |
So who else IS coming?
Brett.
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thegreatnippulini Inner circle of Hell because I've made 2582 Posts |
Notme is going... heh heh... "Notme"... heh heh, okay maybe it wasn't that funny. Anyways, Brett are you performing? I didn't see your name on the list.
The Great Nippulini: body piercer, Guinness World Record holder, blacksmith and man with The World's Strongest Nipples! Does the WORLD care? We shall see...
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gsidhe Inner circle Michigan 1725 Posts |
Yep...We'll be there.
Gwyd |
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Harley Newman Inner circle 5117 Posts |
Sunday.
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus” -Mark Twain
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Michael K Loyal user Hazleton, PA 249 Posts |
I'll be helping out as much as I can for all three days. I'm really looking forward meeting everyone and seeing as many of the act as possible.
Michael |
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Freak Prodigy Inner circle NYC & LA 1805 Posts |
No I was on standby for a sunday performance, but Stephen confirmed...I think that's how it happened, either way....I contacted Franco too late.
Brett.
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gsidhe Inner circle Michigan 1725 Posts |
Just a few more days!!
We'll be showing up sometime Thursday night! Gwyd |
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Danny Borneo Special user 722 Posts |
Of course it is possible that Brett could be making an "off campus" appearance still, you may have to come check out Olde City Sideshow at Café Metropolis on Saturday evening if you are looking for something fun to do. PM me and I'll put you on the list if you'll be there and would like to come to the show, only making this offer to friends on The Café (although door price is very reasonable and does help us out . We'll be at the Gathering, but also got in touch with Franco a bit too late. Hence me getting this other spot worked out. It's over on 94 South Main St. and very easy to get to from The Woodlands. Show is at 8 and runs about an hour or so, would only miss out on the tattoo contest Saturday evening and be back in time to see Doc Wilson.
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Stephon Special user Maryland, USA 911 Posts |
That's really smart thinking, Danny. I wish I had thought to look for a paying gig while we were up there.
~Les S. Moore, The Dapper Dipper
Swami Yomahmi and Cheeky Monkey Sideshow "Comedy is a man in trouble." ~Bill Irwin |
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Freak Prodigy Inner circle NYC & LA 1805 Posts |
Yep, I'm planning to join the Olde City SS for the evening.
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Danny Borneo Special user 722 Posts |
Thanks Stephon, hope you can make it out to the show. It was kind of luck that brought it all about, but of course I just refer to it as a convenient coincidence since I don't really believe in luck. And Bret I'll give you a call tonight or tomorrow to just give you a quick run down of some stuff.
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Freak Prodigy Inner circle NYC & LA 1805 Posts |
Sure thing Dan
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Pele New user State of Bliss, USA 29 Posts |
Was originally planning on it but a paid gig came up. Which means that my every other year streak will be holding up still. Hopefully the change in venue means an end to bomb threats and standing in the cold in a parking garage, but, you never know.
I'm interested in the new format and how it turns out. Have a grand one all!
If, of all the truths in the world, you choose one and follow it blindly, it becomes a falsehood and you a fanatic.
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Danny Borneo Special user 722 Posts |
Hey, guys, anyone else who would like to come out to the Olde City Sideshow performance at Café Metropolis on Saturday, let me know today because I'm trying to finalize things with the venue. Just shoot me a PM with the names you want on the list, and I'll take care of it.
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Utah_Showman Veteran user Heart of Utah 350 Posts |
You will find some photographs of the 2007 Sideshow Gathering here.
http://www.sideshowworld.com/IM-SSG-2007.html Hope you enjoy them, looks like a good time was had by all. John Sideshow World |
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