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FreakShow Deluxe was founded in October 2001 with just two guys and a handful of sideshow stunts, performing to maybe a couple thousand people while busking the queue of the PsychoPath Haunted Trail in Xenia, Ohio that season. In just October 2008 alone, over 250,000 people saw live FreakShow Deluxe shows at haunts from Minneapolis to Long Beach, and shows from Las Vegas to Los Angeles!

FreakShow Deluxe, LLC (a California Company) has far surpassed its original comedy stunt show, now boasting sideshow acts, burlesque dancers, circus acrobats & aerialists, variety acts, musicians and much, much more. With a troupe of more than 15 core members and an impressive list of associates and guest performers – FreakShow Deluxe continues “bringing sideshow to the main stage” – expanding its offerings beyond the classic 10-in-1 show to include full-length shows, short acts, atmosphere entertainers… even it’s own musical!

In addition to producing its own shows & tours, the FreakShow Deluxe is available for hire! Private parties, public displays, corporate events, trade shows, birthdays, weddings and bar mitzvahs — FreakShow Deluxe will work with YOU to plan the perfect performance for your needs and audience.


PERFORMERS

Not sure what kind of performance you want? Choosing the 'types' of performers FreakShow Deluxe has available will help define the overall feel of your event – as our performers appear in the appropriate costuming with the perfect props.

  • ‘Fakir’ - sword swallowing, bed of nails, and pincushion; The more extreme mystic arts of mind over matter as first seen in the Far East, must be seen to be believed! Great for tattoo conventions and Halloween haunt events.
  • Western Arts/Pirate - knife throwing, bullwhip cracking, and sword fighting; Whether interested in adventure on the high plains or high seas, visit those thrilling days of yesteryear with our highly skilled practitioners of these historic arts.
  • Magicians/Illusionists - close up magic, card & coin tricks, and big box illusions; From simple sleight of hand to mind-boggling deception, in numinous robes or wearing a tuxedo, our practitioners of the necromantic arts will amaze and astound!
  • Circus - Acrobats, Aerialists, and Contortionists; Amazing technical skills from under the big top, with strength, balance and amazing physical control both in the air and on the ground.
  • Cirque-type Acts - Fire-dancers, Stilt Walkers, and Jugglers; Atmospheric, entertaining and amazing up close or from a distance, the specialized skills of these colorful performers bring something special to any event.
  • Burlesque Performers - lovely ladies, exotic dances and wild costumes; Provocative and entertaining, nothing brings more attention to a stage, booth or event like pretty girls in outlandish outfits! All ages event? No problem – our dancers can remain covered.
  • Talkers – Masters of Ceremonies, Key Note Speakers, and Pitchmen (and women); The right talker can help any event run more smoothly, warm an audience up to a new product or service, or get a point across to the rapt attention of passers-by. We have the right talker for you, no matter what your needs.
  • Carnival Stunts - blockhead, light bulb eating, and fire-eating; All the classic acts once seen on circus and carnival sideshows across the country, each one calculated to shock and astonish.
  • Human Anomalies – Little people, Giants, Genetic Freaks; Meet those who are not as others in the flesh! We have the connections to provide you with true genetic freaks like Lobster Boy, Wolf Boy, giants, or little people; self-made freaks like tattooed people; or we can even create gaffed (fake) freaks like a bearded lady or conjoined twins.

    • Mix up the types of performers you want - FreakShow Deluxe is not limited to the acts or 'types' listed here - and many of our performers have skills and looks that will crossover nicely into creating anything you can imagine.


    SHOWS

    Take the guesswork out of entertainment at your venue, event or party - let FreakShow Deluxe save the day with one of our seven (7) basic show packages. Our shows are full of comedy, danger, drama and excitement. They may be provocative, but they are never blue, so they are perfect for any setting!

  • 10-In-1 Show – The classic carnival-style sideshow that made us famous! 10 acts, one show, 30 minutes. The dressed up version of the sideshow that never was, it’s great for multiple shows per evening, or running a grind, it’s our most popular show!
  • Gunn’s Girls – Our all-girl sideshow review features the most beautiful and captivating young ladies in the business today, performing some of the most dangerous acts possible (and looking good doing it).
  • Vincent Wolf’s Stageshow Oddities – A captivating assortment of live bands, burlesque dancers, and variety acts hand-picked by Vincent Wolf, then mixed and mingled to create a one-of-a-kind evening of entertainment.
  • Gunn & Son – Featuring live music, variety and sideshow acts, this take on the Medicine Show format is perfect for promoting or selling any product or service; it is both attention-getting and fun.
  • Rev. Tommy Gunn’s Old Tyme Revival & Burlesque Review – Our Rev. Tommy Gunn brings his raucous take on the old tent revival, combining sideshow and variety acts with a bevy of burlesque beauties to create a uniquely uplifting experience.
  • The Olde Dirty Sideshow – It’s just what the name says: a down & dirty, rough & ready (but never blue) collection of sideshow stunts, comedy and surprises. It’s the show we usually present when we perform at bars, so it is great for rowdy events.
  • Flawedville – Our own full-length musical, written by Daniel Hopkins & Thomas Nealeigh, features 12 original songs, 10 sideshow stunts, a love story, a thrilling climax and a great message about preserving the past for the future.


    • ACTS

    Want to pick the specific acts for your event? Pressed for time in your program, but still want great entertainment? Need that certain something for your media event or convention showcase? Below is an alphabetized list of 40 individual acts and stunts available from FreakShow Deluxe – but we add more all the time, so please ask (Key is below).

  • Aerial Arts* – Performer uses trapeze, rings, silks and/or other implements to appear to defy gravity *(Act has specific requirements, and requires minimum stage & audience clearance - please call for details). C, Q
  • Animal Traps - Performer sticks his/her own extremities (hand, tongue) into different types of animal traps, letting the trap snap shut while remaining unhurt. K
  • Ashtray - Performer extinguishes a lit cigarette or cigar on his/her own tongue. K
  • Balloon Swallow - Performer swallows a fully inflated 3-foot long balloon. K
  • Bed of Nails - Performer lies on a bed of 500 long, sharp nails while members of audience stand on him/her then/or an assistant break concrete blocks with a sledgehammer over him/her — performer remains unhurt. F, K
  • Bed of Swords - While performer lays on a row of razor-sharp machetes, members of audience stand on him/her then/or an assistant break concrete blocks with a sledgehammer over him/her — performer remains unhurt. F, K
  • Bellydancing - Female performer dances in the Middle Eastern style. Variations may include dancing with snakes, fire and/or swords. B
  • Blockhead - Performer pounds sharp spike into his/her nostril with a hammer, shoves a screwdriver into the other nostril then, after removing them, uses a power drill in the same fashion. K
  • Box of Blades - After squeezing into the box, ten blades are inserted throughout, forcing the performer to bend him/herself around them to not be injured. The audience is invited to come look in the box to observe performer’s flexibility for themselves. K
  • Bulletin Board - Members of the audience are invited to be part of the show by attaching money to performer using an industrial stapler. F, K
  • Bullwhip* - Using a bullwhip with complete precision, the performer cuts targets from the hands and face of the assistant, even cutting a newspaper into little pieces from his/her hands *(MINIMUM of 10 feet head & stage clearance is required for this act — 12 feet is preferred). W, K
  • Burlesque - Female performer dances in the classic style and may disrobe in an erotic fashion; can be made family friendly. Male performer variation, "Boylesque," can be done for comedy appeal. B
  • Chainsaw Stunts - Using a chainsaw, blindfolded performer cuts objects held in the mouth of assistant (or self) with complete precision. K
  • Contortionist - Performer bends and twists his/her own body in ways that defy the audience’s imagination. C, Q, K
  • Cutting Board - Performer uses razor sharp knives to cut through fruits and vegetables placed on his/her bare skin (neck), without slicing through his/her flesh. F, K
  • Dartboard - Performers use each other as targets in a game of darts, leaving the darts poking into their bare skin. K
  • Eat a Light Bulb - After demonstrating to the audience it is a real light bulb, the performer chews up and swallows its glass shards. K
  • Electric Girl - Performer allows electric current to run through her body, lighting a cigarette off of her tongue and shooting sparks from her fingertips. K
  • Firecrackers On the Chest - Performer reveals a strip of firecrackers taped to his/her bare chest, which is then lit and set off to create a group of explosions on his/her person, while he/she remains unhurt. K
  • Fire-dancing - Set to music, performer weaves hypnotic trails of flame by spinning poi. Q
  • Fire-eating & Fire-breathing - Set to music, performer transfers flame from torch to torch, from tongue to torch, then extinguishes the flaming torches with his/her mouth. Performer also blows controlled bursts of flame from his/her mouth using an accelerant. Q, K
  • Flesh Hook Suspension* - Performers skin is pierced with needles and hooks, then he/she is lifted from the ground by ropes and pulleys *(Act has significant danger/risk to performer and audience, and requires minimum stage and audience clearance - please call for details). F
  • Geek/Bug Eating - Performer chews up and swallows live crickets, worms and other bugs in a disgusting, but amusing display. Performer may also swallow, then regurgitate, a live goldfish. K
  • Glass Walking - Barefoot performer walks, stomps and jumps on a pile of broken glass. Performer also lies with his/her face on the glass and allows member of audience to stand on his/her head, pushing his/her face into the broken shards. F, K
  • Grinder - Using an electric wheel grinder, performer sends showers of sparks into the air from props on the stage and metal plates attached to his/her body, culminating in lighting a cigarette from the sparks. Q, K
  • Hindoo Belly Thread - Performer swallows a length of thread, then cuts into his/her abdomen and pulls the thread out of his/her body. F
  • Hooping and Stilt Walking - Set to music, performer demonstrates exceptional skill with the Hoola Hoop, and/or on stilts. Q
  • Juggling – Using a variety of implements, including but not limited to pins, balls and torches, performer engages specific skills to keep three to five or more objects in the air at one time. Q
  • Knife Throwing* - Performer throws knives, tomahawks and other sharp objects with pinpoint precision around his/her assistant, even cutting a flower for the assistant’s mouth without injuring him/her. This act can also include an audience participation component, and has a flaming dagger option *(MINIMUM of 16 feet stage clearance on the diagonal is required for this act — 20-24 feet is preferred). W, K
  • Ladder of Swords - Balanced precariously on the sharp edges, performer walks up and down a ladder of razor-sharp machetes barefoot. F, K
  • Lasso - With a length of rope, some dexterity and a bit of comic timing, performer spins the lasso in wide circular patterns, doing tricks and lassoing objects. W
  • Magic and Illusion - Using sleight of hand, misdirection and gaffs, performer appears to make impossible feats happen. Can be either up-close magic, or large on-stage illusions. M
  • Mental Floss - Performer sticks balloon (or other object) up nose, then pulls it out his/her mouth, demonstrating it goes all the way through. F, K
  • Mentalist Acts - Using the power of his/her mind, performer demonstrates amazing, almost paranormal mental abilities. M, K
  • Musical Numbers & Singers - Set to music, performers present song and dance numbers (Broadway, classics and original songs). B, T
  • Pierced Weightlifting - Heavy, weighted items are hung from existing piercings on performer (usually ears, tongue and nipples), and then swung around. F, K
  • Pincushion - Performer shoves large needles through body parts (usually arm, throat and cheek), without showing pain or blood. F, K
  • Straightjacket Escape - Secured into a straightjacket, with an added element of danger to raise the stakes, performer must escape before time runs out. This act can also include cuff and shackle escapes. M, K
  • Strongman Stunts - Performer does classic "strongman" stunts, including tearing a phonebook in half, bending pipes & Rebar, and putting a nail through a board with his/her hand. K
  • Sword Fighting - Performers engage in a choreographed staged combat with swords or other weapons. W
  • Sword Swallowing - Performer inserts a sword or other long object (or objects) down his/her throat and removes it, unharmed. F, K

    • Acts surrounding the stunts may vary from performer to performer, and not all performers can do all stunts. Availability of stunts and performers may change without notice. Please note many of these acts are physically dangerous, and should never be attempted by anyone but a trained professional.

    KEY:
    F - Fakir
    W - Western/Pirate
    M - Magic
    C - Circus
    Q - Cirque-type
    B - Burlesque
    T - Talker
    K - Carnival