Sideshow School

Learn Ancient Skills from the very best in the business! Have you ever dreamed of running away with the circus? Has anyone ever called 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 live to talk about the experience! 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 YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO ATTEND THE SIDESHOW SKILLS SESSION. This class is limited to 10 students to ensure a proper student-to-instructor ratio. The Coney Island Sideshow School reserves the right to cancel the session if a minimum of five students are not registered by the deadline. Registered students will be notified if the session is canceled and a full refund will be issued. Classes in individual skills are NOT offered. You must sign up for the entire session. Dates: July 20-23 10:00am To 2:00pm Student Showcase on July 24th On July 24th, 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. Tuition: $1,650