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! Hallelujah!

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

Living legend, Spider 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 Cirkus
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 Newman, the man "Too Dangerous" for
the Guinness Book of Records!

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

Talon the "Nail Lady" will titillate 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

For More Information, contact:

Coney Island USA
Dick Zigun,

Coney Island USA,

718-372-5159,

office@coneyisland.com

Members of the media seeking press passes should contact us in advance.

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