Coney Island USA 2nd Annual Congress of Curious Peoples April 25, 2008

Coney Island, NY -- Hear, ye! Hear, ye! The Congress of Curious Peoples is now in Session. For ten titanic days from April 25 to May 4, 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!

Noted Sideshow Historian James Taylor will be your guide to the nominations for the Freak Show Hall of Fame! Reverend Billy will Bless the Freaks! Mat Fraser, London's Seal Boy, will entertain you! Professional Lunatic Harley Newman will amaze you! Living Legend Spider Webb will make his first public appearance in more than three years!
The Congress of Curious Peoples
April 25 to May 4

All shows at Sideshows by the Seashore, 1208 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224. Take the D, F, N or Q subway lines to Stillwell Avenue!

Opening Night Party
Friday, April 25 at 8 PM - $10
$3 Coney Island Lager specials and debut of artwork for Coney Island Sword Swallower Steel Hop Lager and Coney Island Albino Python White Lager.

James Taylor, Publisher of Shocked and Amazed, will discuss the following nominees for induction into The Freak Hall of Fame:

SHOWMAN CATEGORY: Robert Ripley vs. Roy and William Heckler (Flea Circus)

BORN DIFFERENT CATEGORY: Johnny Eck vs. Charles Tripp

WORKING ACT CATEGORY: Al Flosso vs. Houdini

SELF INFLICTED CATEGORY: Great Omi vs. Michael Wilson

ATTRACTION CATEGORY: FeeJee Mermaid vs. This Way To The Egress

Alumni Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27 from 1 PM to 8 PM - $7.50 for adults and $5 for kids; shows run continuously

Featuring many of our famous alumni, such as The Great Fredini, Eak the Geek, Little Jimmy, Tyler Fyre and his pals Thrill Kill Jill and The Penguin Boy

The Blessing of the Freaks
Saturday, April 26 at 8 PM - $10

Come and see the Reverend Billy perform the benediction over his people in a raucous display of righteousness. Amen, Brother! Halleluljah!

Living Legend, Spider Webb
Monday, April 28 at 8 PM - $10

Living legend, Spide Webb, comes out of retirement for his first public appearance in 3 years to celebrate his 50th Anniversary as a Tattoo Artist! Special Outrageously Curious Guests! Book Signing! Cussing and more!

Bindlestiff Family Circus
Tuesday, April 29 at 8 PM - $10

Mr. Pennygaff and Philomena will delight you with their special brand of the variety arts. Special live musical madness!

An Evening with Clayton Patterson
Wednesday, April 30 at 8 PM - $10

Noted Tattoo Promoter, Hat Designer, Photographer, Raconteur and long time "Mayor" of The East Village, Clayton Patterson puts the nature of freakdom into perspective. Special guests

Two-Headed Curiousity- Harley Newman and Swami Yomahmi
Thursday, May 1 at 8 PM - $10

Swami Yomahmi of Cheeky Monkey Sideshow will entertain you, followed by Professional Lunatic, Harley News, the man "Too Dangerous" for the Guiness Book of Records!

Two-Headed Curiousity - Johnny Fox and Talon the Nail Lady
Friday, May 2 at 8PM - $10

Talon the "Nail Lady" will titilate you with her unusual appendages, while Johnny Fox of Freakatorium and Sword Swallowing Fame will perform his one man show!

Super Freak Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4 from 1PM to 8 PM - $10 for everyone; shows run continuously

Super-Freak Weekend featuring Seal Boy, Mat Fraser; Bearded Woman, Jennifer Miller; Koko the Killer Clown, Ravi the Indian Rubber Boy, Princess Ananka & Her Albino Python and Little Jimmy

Official Website: http://www.coneyisland.com/congress.shtml