The 3rd Annual Seminar of Sideshow Arts

The 3rd Annual Seminar of Sideshow Arts In tribute to Ward Hall-- Sideshow fans and performers! Peek behind the bally stage with guests C.M. Christ, James Taylor, Johnny Meah, etc. Ward Hall & C.M.

Christ Present, The 2nd Annual Sideshow Seminar. Guests Include:

James Taylor, founder of "Shocked & Amazed: On & Off The Midway," The ONLY publication dedicated to "Weirdness As Entertainment." Tim O'Brien, Ripley's Believe-It-Or-Not VP of Communications, and author of the forthcoming biography of Ward Hall, "King of The Sideshow." Johnny Meah, Master Banner Painter, Author and Showman, and sel

f-styled "Czar of the Bizarre." Dick Johnson, sideshow magician and showman will present "Seldom Seen Sideshow Acts" and "Working Acts In The Round." Other Features Include:
-A Round Table discussion with all featured guests, to include Q&A, autograph/photo session.
- Presentation on "Gaffs Through The Years"
-An Audio-Visual Tour Through Time With Ward Hall
-Several old time pitchmen exposing the secrets of their pitches and how performers can increase their back of the room sales.
-Sideshow acts you can do
-Circus Sideshow Vs. Carnival Sideshow

A highlight of the seminar will be Saturday's field-trip to the IISA Showman's Club of Gibsonton, a private tour of The Museum of the American Carnival, and a behind-the-scenes tour of "The World of Wonders Sideshow" at the Tampa Fairgrounds. Saturday night's "Big Show" starts at 7PM, and features a vast array of professional sideshow acts for your amazement and amusement, including-- Sword Swallowers, knife throwers, whip crackers, fire eaters, etc. MC'ed by James Taylor. An hour and a half show with chills and thrills. All reservations are made through The Magic Emporium, or through their website. (813) 265 -9263 or "[email protected]"

Cost for the entire seminar is only $125 advance, or $150 at the door. Or attend only the Saturday Night Show, $15 advance, or $20 at the door.

The GREAT MEAH! It had been too long, but we finally made it up to see Johnny and Mary Meah last weekend. They are doi...
05/02/2024

The GREAT MEAH! It had been too long, but we finally made it up to see Johnny and Mary Meah last weekend. They are doing great, and Johnny is deep into working on a new book. More details to come!

LAST CHANCE! ONE OF A KIND! LIMITED SEATING GOING FAST! -- In Dedication to Ward Hall --Hear the tales, stories, and exp...
02/21/2019

LAST CHANCE! ONE OF A KIND! LIMITED SEATING GOING FAST! -- In Dedication to Ward Hall --

Hear the tales, stories, and experiences from inside the sideshow by the people who lived it. A chance to walk in their shoes and see what it was really like. This indigenous American art form is quickly vanishing, now is your chance to be entertained. You’ll laugh and you’ll cry when you hear what really goes on behind the scenes.

Come and be entertained and enlightened, and you will feel a full sense of edification.

Get your tickets for the entire 4 days (includes EVERY event Thursday- Sunday, the live show Saturday night, AND a free copy of Ward Hall’s My Very Unusual Friends):
https://www.themagicemporium.net/product/3rd-annual-seminar-of-the-sideshow-arts/

Get your tickets for the Saturday Show only:
https://www.themagicemporium.net/product/the-big-show-featuring-world-of-wonder-cast/

In Dedication to Ward Hall.

02/20/2019

Purchase your tickets tonight by midnight to get the VIP discount!

02/20/2019

Purchase your tickets tonight by midnight to get the VIP discount!

02/20/2019
02/19/2019

Today & Tomorrow ONLY.... you can RESERVE your VIP spot for $100, AND pay at the door on Friday! Call the Magic Emporium to reserve: (813) 265-9263.

UPDATED Schedule of Events:Thursday-- 21st of February, 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Insider's Mixer at the INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDE...
02/15/2019

UPDATED Schedule of Events:

Thursday-- 21st of February, 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Insider's Mixer at the INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT SHOWMENS CLUB IN GIBSONTON

Friday-- 22nd of February, 10:00am to 9:00pm
AT THE MAGIC EMPORIUM, Presentations by:
-JOHNNY MEAH "KING OF THE BANNER ARTISTS"

-JOE EDDY FAIRCHILD "CIRCUS AND SIDESHOW PERFORMER & ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S LEADING ILLUSION BUILDERS"

-PETE KOLOZSY "LIFETIME SHOWMEN, CIRCUS PERFORMER, & ONE OF THE FINEST SHOW DESIGNERS IN HISTORY"

-JAMES TAYLOR "FOUNDER OF SHOCKED AND AMAZED, THE ONLY PERIODICAL DEDICATED TO NOVELTY, VARIETY & SIDESHOW"

-THOMAS BREEN "OWNER OF WORLD OF WONDERS-- KEEPING THE TRADITION ALIVE"

-C.M. CHRIST "FOUNDER of THE WORLD OF WONDERS WITH THE LEGENDARY WARD HALL"

FROM 6:00pm to 9:00pm we open the vault for MOVIE NIGHT complete with POPCORN-- OBSCURE TV SHOWS, HOME MOVIE CLIPS & OTHER RARE FILM AND AUDIO WOVEN INTO A FUN NIGHT TO REMEMBER

Saturday, 23rd of February, 10:00am-12:00am

10:00am to 12:00pm. SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTATIONS AND OPEN MIKE, AT THE MAGIC EMPORIUM

2:00pm to 5:00pm: A GUIDED TOUR OF THE MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN CARNIVAL, WITH ITS CURATOR DAVID "DOC" RIVERA

YOU WILL BE ASTOUNDED BY THIS $3 MILLION DOLLAR FACILITY, WHICH HAS A HEAVY EMPHASIS ON THE BACK-END.

7:00pm: PUBLIC SHOW WITH TEXAS TOMMY, THE WONDERKIDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS, PRESENTING AN AMAZING FULL EVENING OF ALL AMERICAN SIDE SHOW ENTERTAINMEN, AT THE MAGIC EMPORIUM

Saturday, 24th of February, FAREWELL BREAKFAST GET TOGETHER-- See you down the road!

"Come and watch them entertain..... Tell road stories, cut up jackpots, dish the dirt..... Some will make you laugh.......
02/14/2019

"Come and watch them entertain..... Tell road stories, cut up jackpots, dish the dirt..... Some will make you laugh.... Some will make you cry..... But they are all true! Walk in the shoes of the old outdoor showman.... You will see what makes them tick...... Book signings, autograph sessions,. This is a chance to learn and get advice from the pros...."

Special Guest Just Announced-- PETE KOLOSZY-- master showman, pit-show & 10-in-1 operator.
02/13/2019

Special Guest Just Announced-- PETE KOLOSZY-- master showman, pit-show & 10-in-1 operator.

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4429 Gunn Highway
Tampa, FL
33618

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(813) 265-9263

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