Student Learn to Eat Fire and Swallow Swords at Coney Island SIDESHOW SCHOOL

Coney Island USA and Professa Adam Rinn Present: Sideshow School.

Coney Island USA's Sideshow School is the only school of its kind where students can learn the ancient and sometimes deadly secrets of the sideshow. A new crop of thrill seekers will be attending the next session, scheduled for August 22-24 at Sideshows by the Seashore.

Now in its 17th year, Sideshow School has taught dozens of potential circus, sideshow and carnival workers how to walk on glass, eat and breathe fire, swallow swords, and hammer nails into their faces, along with a handful of other of the sideshow's 'working acts'.

Students take the class at their own risk and must sign a hold harmless agreement absolving the school and its instructors from any possible injuries the students might incur. "In all the years that I've taught sideshow school," Dean and Professa, Adam Rinn declares, "nobody has ever gotten hurt." Rinn himself was a graduate of the Sideshow School and went on to become a prolific performer who has entertained audiences throughout North America.

Sessions are capped at 10 students so that each student can learn in a safe and controlled atmosphere. "Safety is key when learning these feats," says Rinn,"we don't force anything upon the students, they attend the school because they want to learn these unique acts. It's important to be patient and work with the students at their level."

Those attending the three day, hands on seminar have ranged from doctors, authors and teachers who have a general interest in sideshow and circus arts to magicians, jugglers and bartenders who have used some of the skills they have learned in their own line of work to sideshow performers looking to expand their repertoire.

But it is not all about the 'working acts'. The three day session also offers a history of the legendary amusement district and its role in olde time and contemporary freak shows.

"It's very rewarding when the students conquer their fears and hit the ground running," The Professa states. "After each session, I get a slew of emails thanking me and telling me what a life changing experience sideshow school was. It certainly was for me!"

For additional information, please visit: www.coneyisland.com

Address: Sideshows by the Seashore, 1208 Surf Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11224
Dates: Tuesday, August 22 through Thursday, August 24, 2017 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Tuesday. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Wednesday and Thursday. Transportation: D, N, F or Q to Stillwell Ave. - Coney Island
Cost: $1250. Advance registration required

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