Shocked & Amazed: On and Off the Midway's Facebook Wall

There is no stopping the variety arts, the oldest form of human amusement.

2015-06-23T02:45:00+01:00

There is no stopping the variety arts, the oldest form of human amusement.

I wanted to share this amazing video of these boys tumbling in the roughest of places. It made me think about how priveledged we are to be cheering on spring floors. I will never complain again about a spring floor being too stiff. Props to these guys. They are amazing.

Great little show, that.

2015-06-23T01:43:00+01:00

Great little show, that.

Great examples of forced perspective!www.artfido.com/popular-art

Now, this act totally cooks.

2015-06-23T01:07:00+01:00

Now, this act totally cooks.

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Kuchaři v kabaretu.

There's "first" and then there's first.

2015-06-23T00:06:01+01:00

There's "first" and then there's first.

Flying Turns Roller Coaster POV!

Flying Turns was in development for several years at Knoebels Amusement Resort and it's the only ride of it's kind in the world! Based on a classic wooden roller coaster bobsled, this coaster delivers thrills like no other ride!

How sweet it was.

2015-06-22T19:00:01+01:00

How sweet it was.

The History of Burlesque in America: A Midwestern Tale
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The art form known as burlesque has a distinctly American influence. And within its American heritage, burlesque owes much to a Midwestern influence. That

These guys should be on the damn stage.

2015-06-22T19:00:00+01:00

These guys should be on the damn stage.

She Lets 12 Rescue Dogs Go Crazy In A Photo Booth For One Brilliant Reason
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I think dogs are one of the funniest and smartest animals on our planet. This video of a dog whining because she can’t open her Christmas presents, for example, never fails to make me laugh. Every dog has such a unique and interesting personality, and it’s sometimes hard to capture that personality…

Kid should make this an act. Oh. Wait.

2015-06-22T14:00:01+01:00

Kid should make this an act. Oh. Wait.

Shapeshifting and character digits.-Fractal

Today, a show; tomorrow, oh, your kitchen. Probably.

2015-06-22T14:00:00+01:00

Today, a show; tomorrow, oh, your kitchen. Probably.

New 3D printer grows solid objects out of liquid baths!

Scientists have developd a new 3D printing method that grows solid objects from a liquid bath - and works up to 100 times faster than anything on the market today! See the research --> http://scim.ag/1DCSiBW

Great act, but the set-up's, um, hare raising.

2015-06-22T01:03:00+01:00

Great act, but the set-up's, um, hare raising.

Bunny Escapes Avalanche

Somebody give this rabbit a carrot – because he just survived an avalanche!(Pro tip: Turn up the volume)

Yeah, it's like that.

2015-06-22T00:46:00+01:00

Yeah, it's like that.

CRAZY Russian DANCE

CRAZY Russian DANCE BY http://www.stepashka.com/ Music by Run DMC vs. Jason Nevins-It's Like That Enjoy the CRAZY Russian DANCE! Have a god time watching this...

Only one day left for this show, people. Past two days have been BLINDING. And w...

2015-06-21T16:47:31+01:00

Only one day left for this show, people. Past two days have been BLINDING. And we don't say that lightly. So if you're in/near NOLA tonight, oh, this.

Preview: Snake Oil Festival
www.bestofneworleans.com
James Taylor, an authority on carnival and sideshow history, is a living link between the outrageous performers of carnivals' colorful past and the new generation...

Then this happened.

2015-06-21T14:03:00+01:00

Then this happened.

Conoce a la niña hispana que se robó el show imitando a Aretha Franklin al ritmo del tema “Respect”. Aquí detalles: http://uni.vi/O4U6d

What an act.

2015-06-21T14:00:01+01:00

What an act.

#Curiosidades| ¿Te gustan los artistas de la calle? estos dos de la Puerta del Sol te dejarán con la boca abierta..El címbalo es un instrumento de cuerda que los gitanos húngaros llevan utilizando desde el siglo XIII

Reminds us of the old military field desks. Somebody needs this for their magic...

2015-06-21T14:00:00+01:00

Reminds us of the old military field desks. Somebody needs this for their magic act.

Our chuck box is complete! Now we just need to find time to use it! People have been asking for more information about the chuck box. Below is a link to a YouTube video with a little more information and direction where to find the original video we watched for inspiration. http://youtu.be/gN8PJGzWJIY*edit* I mentioned this in the comments, but since so many people are watching it I'll mention it here too. We watched a YouTube video and found a chuckbox we liked that another person had constructed. He didn't have plans, so we used his idea, designed the box to fit our needs, and built from there. This was not our original idea.

Go Daddy, go.

2015-06-21T02:44:00+01:00

Go Daddy, go.

This is how to dance properly... 0:29 is when things get interesting.

Sadly, somebody steals the band's guitar, they're done.

2015-06-21T01:33:00+01:00

Sadly, somebody steals the band's guitar, they're done.

5 Peeps 1 Big Ass Guitar!

#ThrowbackThursday to a time when we found a giant guitar in a pawn shop on Hollywood Blvd. #tbhLike --> Walk Off The Earth <-- for more Giant or tiny instruments!

Hey, inquiring minds wanna know.

2015-06-21T00:11:01+01:00

Hey, inquiring minds wanna know.

Where To Stream John Waters' Filthiest Films
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Last night saw the close of Film Society at Lincoln Center's career retrospective of the revolutionary director John Waters. Celebrating his five decades of exploring bad taste — and pushing as man...

This. And a million times this.

2015-06-20T17:03:04+01:00

This. And a million times this.

Photos of The Coney Island Mermaid Parade
The 2015 Coney Island Mermaid Parade official King Neptune & Queen Mermaid, real life married showbiz couple Mat Fraser (American Horror Story: Freak Show) & Julie Atlas Muz (Miss Coney Island, Miss Exotic World), are thrilled to announce our pleasure, gratitude, and honour at being chosen for this year''s Mermaid Parade Royalty. We look forward to greeting our subjects along the route with merfolk marine glamour, flipper handed waving, and a freakishly good entourage of loyal courtiers. May 2015 be the best year ever for Coney Island, Coney Island USA Sideshows by the Seashore, and Coney Island Museum, Burlesque at the Beach, the 3D Scanorama, and all the other businesses and thrill seeking wonder that this beautiful and Historic landmark provides. We bestow our blessings upon the parade! xx

Sorry: Good morning. Hope ya had yer coffee.

2015-06-20T16:50:26+01:00

Sorry: Good morning. Hope ya had yer coffee.

#sevenfactor #creepy

Is this a sweet little thang or what?

2015-06-20T15:13:01+01:00

Is this a sweet little thang or what?

On the air at the Florida State Fair 1997...

Packed house last night, people. But hey, an AMAZING show warrants that kinda ho...

2015-06-20T15:09:30+01:00

Packed house last night, people. But hey, an AMAZING show warrants that kinda house. AND IT'LL BE THAT WAY TONIGHT, TOO! Hey, take in a show why don'tcha.

Great set o' pipes on her, boy howdy.

2015-06-20T14:10:01+01:00

Great set o' pipes on her, boy howdy.

Dejando en alto el nombre de México esta pequeña niña con una magnifica voz

Don't see a lot from the home of S&A! Central - certainly not from any of its di...

2015-06-20T14:00:02+01:00

Don't see a lot from the home of S&A! Central - certainly not from any of its dime museums - but ain't this a sweety?

Well. That was, ummmmm........

2015-06-20T14:00:01+01:00

Well. That was, ummmmm........

When yer all about the show, yer all about the show.

2015-06-20T01:48:00+01:00

When yer all about the show, yer all about the show.

At 90 Years Old, Dick Van Dyke Left The Internet STUNNED When He Did This!
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He’s nearly 90, and yet Dick Van Dyke continues to leave his mark on pop culture. The renown actor is still able to cut a rug, and the video below proves it! Folk music band Dustbowl Revival was lucky enough to snag Dick and his wife for their latest music video, “Never Had to Go.”... View Article

We love this stuff. Great attractions they make, too.

2015-06-20T00:42:00+01:00

We love this stuff. Great attractions they make, too.

Man Finds 'Jesus' At Ikea
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Some people spend half their lives looking for their personal savior. One guy found him while shopping. Dave Simons, 33, was at an Ikea in Glasgow, Scotland, when he made a pit stop in the restroo

All us oldsters can just go out in the garden 'n eat dirt now, we guess.

2015-06-19T19:00:00+01:00

All us oldsters can just go out in the garden 'n eat dirt now, we guess.

Is there anyone of us can do this challenge?

OOOOOOOOooooooooooo, mummies.

2015-06-19T19:00:00+01:00

OOOOOOOOooooooooooo, mummies.

Sideshow World, Sideshow Performers from around the world.
www.sideshowworld.com
The Sideshow and Freakshow Central with Sword Swallowers, Fire Breathers, Freaks, Sideshow Performers, and more.

Yeah, Our Founder. So, like, you're in/around/near NOLA today/tonight, check in....

2015-06-19T16:26:53+01:00

Yeah, Our Founder. So, like, you're in/around/near NOLA today/tonight, check in. And check out the HUGE show following. (Snake Oil Festival's the ticket, sure.)

Snake Oil Festival presents "How I Spent My Carny Vacation" with James Taylor of Shocked and Amazed
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A lecture on the history of the sideshow.