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Frrreaks, Wonders, and Human Curiosities, the Strange, the Odd, and the Bizzarre, the Macabre and Unusual... | . | So starts another day of work out in good old Coney Island, Sodom by the Ses. The Great Fredini: Sword Swallower, Human Blockhead, Magician & Talker at Coney Island Circus Sideshow - the last real live ten in one sideshow in the country. Link to :
The Great Fredini
http://stage.itp.nyu.edu/~fgk8412/
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Captain Bob is pleased to annouce he'll also be in a "soon to be released" Indie film: "Captain Bob's Treasure" Nex Gen Ent. 2004 A day with Captain Bob at beautiful Coney Island.
Link to the film's slide show:
Nex Gen Entertainment Capt Bob's Treasure: Documentary Film
Always donning his sailor's hat and a big, homemade pin asserting his authority as Coney Island's Tour Guide, Captain Bob has become an unofficial figure-head of the Island. "Captain Bob's Treasure" documentary film explores his remarkably simple but fulfilling life and his zealous nostalgia of Coney Island's glorious and famous past, his desire to share his passion with everyone he meets.. ________________________________________________________________
WWW.ConeyIsland.Com
We are the company that produces: THE CONEY ISLAND MUSEUM ** which preserves the history of old Coney Island; THE MERMAID PARADE which is the largest art parade in New York City flaunting the new Coney Island; SIDESHOWS BY THE SEASHORE
CONEYISLAND.COM is the official website of a not for profit organization called CONEY ISLAND, USA. The website has over 50 links giving information on such subjects as carnival side shows, sword swallowers, tattoo art and more !
http://www.coneyisland.com/links.shtml
** ASK THE EXPERT SERIES: CAPT. BOB SEPT 5. 2004 (complete list at bottom)
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Dedicated to: AL FLOSSO
Al Flosso: The Coney Island Fakir "If there is a better all around magician," master mentalist Joseph Dunninger wrote of his lifelong friend Al Flosso, "I have yet to discover him." ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Jeffrey Stanton's History of Coney Island
Jeffrey Stanton's interactive educational web site covers the history of Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. _______________________________________________________________________________________________
History.Amusement-Parks.Com / Coney Island Pages
http://History.Amusement-Parks.Com
Come visit to our little spot on the web. An information center for different articles, photos and postcards which depict Coney Island and other traditional amusement parks to help today's amusement park visitors and enthusiasts understand what has come before the world of amusements today. ______________________________________________________________________________________________
www. Coney Island .Com / Mermaid
News Flash: MOBY to rule as Coney's King Neptune 2004 ! June 26th 2004 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Each year, a different celebrity King Neptune and Queen Mermaid rule over the proceedings, riding in the Parade and assisting in the opening of the Ocean for the summer swimming season by marching down the Beach from the Boardwalk, cutting through Ribbons representing the seasons, and tossing fruit into the Atlantic to appease the Sea Gods. This year, ConeyIsland-USA is happy to announce that Moby will be presiding over the assembled masses, as King Neptune. ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Todd Robbins Carnival Knowledge . Com/
How many performers does it take to EAT a light bulb? Just one... Todd Robbins! Todd explains Carnival Jargon and gives a thumbnail sketch of the history of the great American sideshow. __________________________________________________________________________________
North Star Gallery . Com / pages / Coney
The Northstar Coney Island Galleries are one of the major internet resources on Coney Island, mermaids, Coney Island in art, Coney Island in poetry, Coney Island history and the role of Coney Island in American culture. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ http://www.bitterwonder.com/ Professor Marie A. Roberts -The Real Thing
  
The Brooklyn Museum of Art
April 16 - August 15 2004
"Working In Brooklyn"
The Pussycat Lounge
Greenwich St, New York City
May 14th to 16th 2004
2nd Annual NY Burlesque Festival
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www.BCUE.ORG
The Brooklyn Center For the Urban Environment Presents: The Old Theatres of Coney Island walking tour with Cezar Del Valle Saturday, June 19, 2004 / 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Step right up, for the greatest show along the Midway! In this update of his popular walk, theatre historian Cezar DelValle takes us for a stroll along Coney Island's show biz past. In its fabulous heyday, the resort was more than just rides and arcades; it was home to numerous cabarets, variety halls and movie shows a training ground for a generation of legendary performers. Listen to Ragtime Jimmy (Durante) tickle the ivories while ordering from singing waiter Eddie Cantor, catch the Marx Brothers or the Jolsons at Hendersons. Unfortunately, like so much of Coney Island, these places have mostly faded into memory. This walk will feature landmark sites and exteriors (but there might be a few surprises!)
Meet outside the Shore Theatre at Stillwell and Surf Avenues. Take the D train to the Stillwell Avenue station. ________________________________________________
www.Brooklyn-USA.org/Brooklyn_Tourism
NEW ! The Brooklyn Tourism & Visitors Center
Brooklyn Borough Hall
209 Joralemon Street - Ground Floor
Winter hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm
Visit the Center for tourism information and
see the exhibition of Brooklyn memorabilia!
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www.NathansFamous.com
Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs - since 1916
Fri Jul 4, 2003 Associated Press: NEW YORK -
For the third straight year, rail-thin Takeru "Tsunami" Kobayashi out-gorged the competition Friday in the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest, downing 44 1/2 dogs and dominating adversaries three times his size
((( JULY 2004 CONTEST IS AROUND THE CORNER !! HOT-DAUWGG !! )))
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Brooklyn Cyclones Baseball Team at KeySpan Park
Schedules, Ticket information, Trivia, Fan Forum and more... http://www.brooklyncyclones.net/  _______________________________________________________________________________________________
www.AstroLand.Com
Astroland : home of The Cyclone
Since it first opened on June 26, 1927, the Cyclone has emerged as the outdoor amusement industry's most famous, most influential, and most copied individual ride.
1000 Surf Ave. (corner of West 10th St)
Brooklyn, NY 11224
General Info (718) 372-0275
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http://www.wonderwheel.com/events.html
FRIDAYS DURING THE SUMMER:
FREE FIREWORKS on the BOARDWALK
Outdoor Karaoke 7-11pm
http://www.wonderwheel.com/
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Theatre Talks .com - http://theatretalks.com/
is designed to serve as an introductory resource center for those interested in theatre history and also to introduce theatre historian Cezar Del Valle.
From Victorian opera houses to opulent movie palaces, Del Valle offers a series of entertaining and informative slide talks and walking tours.
http://www.theatre-scrapbook.com/
http://www.bijou-dream.com/
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"ASK THE EXPERTS" LECTURE SERIES SCHEDULE- SUMMER 2006
COMING SOON\
http://www.coneyisland.com/museum.shtml
All at the Coney Island Museum, Sundays at 5:00 pm.
Link to ConeyIsland.Com web page for cost of admission.
1208 Surf Ave. Brooklyn NY 11224-2816 phone: 718 372 5159 ___________________________________________________________
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