Minister of the macabre, parson to the
phantasmagorical & self-styled object of your affections; your Reverend is
also the mouthpiece for the morbid, vicar of victimization, apostle of the
appalling & purveyor of the more dangerous arts! He founded FSD in 2001 —
and is most often seen at the front of the stage keeping the rubes
laughing and the shows moving.
Originally starting behind the scenes as a Company and Stage Manager in 2004, Miss Malice began hitting the stage with a vengeance, doing dangerous grinder stunts and human blockhead routines in 2006. She also risks her own life and limb holding targets for whip and knife-throwing acts. Miss Malice knows how to keep both the audience and the company on its toes!
While working his regular gig as doorman of Hollywood's
Empire Amusement Hall, Vincent was invited onto the stage one night in
2005 — and has not been allowed to leave since! His manipulation of fire
is breathtaking — sensuous and captivating. He also regularly performs as
a solo act in the Los Angeles area, and is creator of the show "Rev.
Wolf's Stageshow Oddities."
In 2005, the Devil's Plaything emerged from a mysterious past with the uncanny ability to overwhelm audiences with her completely uninhibited lack of fear. She ascends her ladder of machetes, unharmed. She manipulates sharp blades and whips as easily as she captivates the hearts of those who adore her. She is a force to be reckoned with, and uses her artistic skills to design flyers and graphics for the company.
She is a true product of Hollywood – the perfect
combination of brains, beauty and boobies – brought to life amid a storm
of Tinseltown’s own special lightning! Kitty started as the silent
assistant to George the Giant at the Empire Amusement Hall, but in 2005
she took to working with longtime friend Rev. Tommy Gunn. She is part
sideshow, part burlesque… and more woman than you can handle!
The acts she can't remember are the acts you won't forget! Amy may not remember she trained at Coney Island’s Sideshow School, or that she is impervious to pain and injury, but a little coaxing is all it takes to get her to demonstrate her amazing abilities to remain unscathed in piles of broken glass, imperforated on beds of nails, and unbroken in animal traps. She joined up in 2006.
Zachary became associated with FreakShow Deluxe during
his numerous performances at the Empire Amusement Hall before accepting an
invitation to join the company in 2006. Known as the macabre magician,
drawing influences from the spookshow and old horror movies, Zachary is
also an Associate Medium, performing the Houdini seance at Hollywood's
famed private club for the illusionist elite, the Magic Castle.
After performing with company members at
various shows throughout Hollywood, Brother Daniel joined the company in
2007, accompanying FreakShow Deluxe during its first appearances at the
Magic Castle. After becoming a part of the troupe, Daniel composed and
recorded its theme song and is sometimes known to accompany the show on
piano. However, more often he demonstrates his exceptional skills and
abilities: from resistance to pain to extraordinary flexibility.
Eerie crossed paths with FreakShow at the Pasadena Doo
Dah Parade in early 2008. Smitten with their demented ways she has brought
her bag of tricks full of fire, stilts, weapons and surly attitude and
found that she was impervious to pain,playing with glass, traps, metal
sparks and much more. Follow Eerie's smirk and she'll lead your DeScent to
someplace darker.
Fresh from the hallowed halls of academia, The Professor
emerges from his proverbial ivory tower instructing literature at the
University to explore the world of sideshow. Do not be fooled by his
diminutive stature, he is born to a family of giants and carries himself
as such! Since 2008, this gentleman has established himself as a bona fide
talker, daredevil and, to the ladies, the 4-foot 7-inch willing
beneficiary of their affection.
Trained by the greats at Coney Island's sideshow school; Ghoulia jumps, uninjured, on broken glass. She escapes straightjackets, chains and other restraints with ease and grace. She pounds nails into her head, unimpeded, performing the blockhead act. She entertains the audience, completely, and has a great time doing it. She began performing with FreakShow Deluxe in 2006.
As seen on HBO's "Carnivale" and on tour with Eminem — there is no end to the outstanding abilities of the Miracle Man! He can truly do it all: sword swallowing, knife throwing, magic — feats of strength and danger — and with his sometimes partner, Max Ireman, can keep an audience laughing, too.
Don't let his mild-mannered appearance fool you! Whoever said it is the normal ones you have to look out for had Michael in mind — his daring acts will both astonish and disgust. He has previously been seen exploding a chest full of firecrackers on "Steve Harvey's Big Time" and wowing audiences at Universal Hollywood's Fright Nights.
They don't call him the King of Fling for nothing! Boyish charm and rakish good looks don't diminish his amazing skills as a knife, tomahawk and axe thrower — or as a bullwhip artist and consummate performer. Jack Dagger is the real deal: a world-recognized champion and artiste with the sharp, shiny objects.
A true America Fakir, Murrugun has spent his life
training his body to do things most people cannot! From being a human
furnace, to piercing without blood, to swallowing swords - his audition
for "America's Got Talent" nauseated David Hasselhoff so badly that it has
passed into legend.
From appearing in Tim Burton's film "Big Fish," to storming the stage at Universal Hollywood's Fright Nights, this 7-foot 4-inch Eighth Wonder of the World's abilities inspire and shock. Holding world records for the longest sword swallowed and the most weight in concrete blocks broken over a man lying on a bed of nails, the Giant stands head and shoulders above other sideshow performers. Literally.
Co-founder of the troupe, Shock Treatment, featured at Universal Hollywood's Fright Nights and seen on everything from The Maury Show to E! Entertainment, Pacific Blue, and both national & international commercials, he manipulates cards and fire with equal ease.
Bringing the skills of a professional dancer and an enormous amount of sex appeal to the troupe, Tonya spins fire, cracks whips and breaks hearts at every FSD show. She has also toured with Panic at the Disco and appeared as Creature on the SciFi Channel's "Who Wants to Be a Superhero."
Emerging from the wilds of Scotland as the OTHER half of "King n Beast Moving Services and Sideshow Stunt Team" in Seattle, WA — Digger pounds lots of nails into his head, pierces his face and sews heavy objects to his body with a needle & thread. There are few risks this kilted sideshow beast won't challenge in his quest to entertain.
One half of Seattle's infamous "King n Beast Moving Services and Sideshow Stunt Team," the King can sing while doing a little boylesque routine, dance on broken glass and risk the "most dangerous bed of nails in the world." Whether working with his partner, Digger the Beast, or appearing as a single act — he puts on quite a show!Featuring the BEST of
Hollywood's Burlesque Beauties
La CholitaBonita La Belle
Kat Bardot
Charlotte la Belle Araigne
Penny Starr, Jr.
Lucy Fur
Jewel of Denial
Vixen Violette
Victoria Vengeance
Akira
Featured Musical Artists
Daniel Hoppkinz, Burl-esquireCreature Feature
Naked & Shameless
The Peculiar Pretzelmen
Elemenopy
Featured Special Guests
The 999 Eyes Carnival of the DamnedThe Engima
Eak the Geek
Todd Robbins
Joe Fox
Rev. Mitcz
Whipboy
Cowboy Max
Wayne the Wizard
Brian Chick (R.I.P.)
Oddities
BJ Winslow of Dapper CadaverTechnical and Other Assistance
(without which we could not function)Andrew Cox - website
Grimm - photos
Pictor Photography - photos
Jorge Vargas - photos
Melanie Watts
Ben Courtney
Clay Van Sickle
Rebecca Himot
Jonathan Farnsworth
Jamie Stroud
