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WELCOME TO CONEYISLAND.COM! 
CONEYISLAND.COM is the official website of CONEY
ISLAND, USA. We are Coney Island's resident not-for-profit arts organization located at 1208 Surf Avenue.
For information
on other Coney Island attractions, see our Tourist
Information page.
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Support Amusements in Brooklyn!
Join Our Community Now!
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Coney
Island USA ONLINE Gift ShoP!
20 PERCENT OFF SALE ON ITEMS BELOW!
SALE ENDS 2/10/12!
20 Percent off items
Men's 2009 Mermaid Parade Tee Shirt $20.00
Men's 2010 Mermaid Parade T-shirt $16.00
Men's Eak the Geek T-shirt $20.00
Men's Funny Face Grey T-shirt $14.40
Men's KoKo The KiIller Clown T-Shirt $20.00
Women's 2011 Mermaid Parade T-Shirt $20.00
Women's 2010 Mermaid Parade T-Shirt $20.00
Women's Madame Twisto Black T-shirt $20.00
Women's Madame Twisto Red T-shirt $20.00
Windup Toy - Katita - Black $12.00
Windup Toy - Spinney $12.00
Windup Toy - Skidum $12.00
Freak Show Coney Island Mug $6.40
Side Show Feeding Set $16.00
The Burlesque Handbook by Jo Weldon $13.60
Still Life - Adventures in Taxidermy by Melissa Milgrom $20.00
Tickets Flexible Magnet Set $16.00
What Is It? Sideshow Banner Flexible Magnet Set $16.00
Other Items (Not 20 percent off)
Books
Zoe Beloff - The Adventures of a Dreamer by Albert Grass $20
Weird and Wonderful The Dime Store Museum $25
Amusing The Million $20
Jewelry and Accessories
Necklace - Mustache $22
Earrings - Anchor Hoop $10
Authentic Coney Island Boardwalk Art, As Seen in New York Magazine!
Boardwalk Frame with Original 1920's Postcard $80
Jewelry Box $50
Shard in a Bottle $10
Souvenir Brick $25
BECOME A MEMBER of CONEY ISLAND USA!
Shop online or visit us at the Coney Island USA Giftshop!
Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm - 6pm. Please Note: The Gift Shop will be closed on December 24, 25 and 31.
1208 Surf Ave. between Stillwell and West 12th
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VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AT CONEY ISLAND USA!
Volunteer Program
Love Coney Island and want to be part of the various art performances and events? Coney Island USA is always looking for people who are willing to donate their time to help out with programs and administrative tasks.
Volunteer opportunities are available in the organization, setup, ushering and ticket taking of lectures, performances, film festival and other activities. If you’re interested in signing up for our volunteer list please email your contact information and any special skills or interests to our Development Director at tim@coneyisland.com
Internship Program
The Coney Island USA internship program welcomes students and recent graduates who are interested in gaining hands on experience in a not-for-profit institution. Internships are available in arts management, membership, development, event planning, technical theatre, museum and archive collection management, and exhibit design.
There are three application deadlines and selection periods per year. Depending on the department and project, interns are required to commit to 1-3 days per week for the entire semester period. Course credit may be arranged for all internships.
Internship projects change based on CIUSA needs each semester. If you are interested in learning more about the CIUSA internship opportunities available please email the Intern Coordinator at interns@coneyisland.com with a description of your skills and what department you are interested in working with.
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CALL FOR ENTRIES, 12TH ANNUAL CONEY ISLAND FILM FEST!
indiefilmpage.com and Coney Island USA present the 12th annual Coney Island Film Festival September 21 - 23, 2012 at Sideshows by the Seashore and The Coney Island Museum in the historic Brooklyn neighborhood Coney Island, New York!
Coney Island Film Festival named one of the “25 Festivals worth the entry fee” and “25 Coolest Film Festivals” by MovieMaker Magazine.
Early Bird Deadline - February 24, 2012
Regular Deadline - April 27, 2012
Late Deadline - June 28, 2012
Extended Late Deadline - July 12, 2012
Entry categories: Feature, Short, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, Experimental, Silent Film, Horror, Animation, Music Video.
The Coney Island Film Festival is open to filmmakers working in ALL GENRES, SUBJECTS AND FORMATS.
Click here for further info and to enter your film.
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
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SIDESHOW SCHOOL 2012!
MAGIC COURSE (JANUARY), SIDESHOW SKILLS (MARCH), BANNER PAINTING (MARCH)
Magic Course with Gary Dreifus
Tuition: $700. Click here to register.
5 Sessions: Tuesday Evenings, 7pm - 11pm, January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7
Click here for further info on this course.
Banner Painting 102 with Marie Roberts
Tuition: $700. Click here to register.
Sunday, March 11, 10:30 am - 5 pm,
Mon., Tue., Wed., March 12 - 14, 4 pm - 8 pm
Click here for further info on this course.
Sideshow Skills 102 with Professa Adam Rinn
Tuition: $800. Click here to register.
Sunday, March 18, 10:30 am - 5 pm Mon., Tue., Wed., March 19 - 21, 4 pm - 8 pm
Click here for further info on this course.
Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave. |
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SIDESHOW SCHOOL LECTURE SERIES
CARDONE: THE ULTIMATE VAUDEVILLE MAGICIAN
VENTRILOQUISM 101 -
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 8PM
WORKING CLASS ENTERTAINER 101 - TUESDAY MARCH 20, 8PM
VENTRILOQUISM 101 - MARCH 19, 8PM
Ventriloquism is an ancient art that is very hard to learn from a book. In this lecture Cardone will teach everything you need to know on this obscure and surreal art-form. Things to be covered in the course: Proper breath work,vocal warm-ups,the history of ventriloquism,voice placement,choosing a figure,easy alphabet,difficult alphabet,building a routine, and the hard to master.. "distant voice. Bring a notebook. No puppets or dummies needed unless you have one you want to bring as a guest.
Cardone works as a full-time professional magician,ventriloquist and escape artist and has been performing for more than 23 years. He holds a BFA in theatre arts from Carnegie Mellon University and has received grants for puppetry and magic.
General Admission Ticket $30. Click here to purchase.
Student and Alumni Ticket $20. Click here to purchase.
Special Cardone 2 Night General Admission Ticket $50. Click here to purchase.
Special Cardone 2 Night Student and Alumni Ticket $30. Click here to purchase.
WORKING CLASS ENTERTAINER 101, MARCH 20, 8PM
In this course Cardone will give you a behind the scene look at how he went from a theatre student working at a bagel factory to a full time entertainer. He will cover everything from voice and diction to the business of show. Come and learn the stuff to make your new skills move to the next level: Speech and diction,developing and act,booking shows,creating a resume, character development,stage movement,dealing with agents,auditioning, and managing your own career.
Cardone works as a full-time professional magician,ventriloquist and escape artist and has been performing for more than 23 years. He holds a BFA in theatre arts from Carnegie Mellon University and has received grants for puppetry and magic. Each of Cardone's lectures will be 2 hours.
General Admission Ticket $30. Click here to purchase.
Student and Alumni Ticket $20. Click here to purchase
Coney Island Museum -
1208 Surf Ave.
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SIDESHOW SCHOOL LECTURE SERIES
DICK ZIGUN: THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE TRYING TO RUN A FREAKSHOW - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 8PM
A lecture by Dick Zigun founder of the Coney Island Circus Sideshow will reveal secret information gathered during 30 years of producing circus sideshows.
Cautionary information for those foolish enough to try and produce a freak show and humorous tales of triumph and horror learned from my three decades of attempting the same for those in the general public who have no intention of trying.
Topics to be covered include:
Tattooed Faced Junkies
Little People's Big Egos
Dressing Room Sexcapades
Pickled Punks, Giant Killer Rats, Tattooed Dogs and The Law
Why you don't want to own a big snakes but need one
Employees as slaves, rivals or thieves
Tents vs Buildings
Insurance and Payroll Taxes vs. Working Illegal
Burning Your Territory (not if you want to return the next season)
Good vs Bad Publicity
Etc etc etc
This is a 2 hour lecture followed by a one hour Q and A.
NO video or tape recording will be allowed...no reporters, filmmakers or journalists will be allowed...guests must be approved as not to compromise the secret information that will be revealed in the talk: Lecture is $50 for non-students and $25 for students and alumni.
General Admission Ticket $50. Click here to purchase.
Student and Alumni Ticket $25. Click here to purchase.
Coney Island Museum -
1208 Surf Ave.
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MAGIC AT CONEY!!!, a historical revue
SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 3PM & 7pm
$15 ADULTS, $10 KIDS (UNDER 12)
in advance or at The dooR
Over 100 years ago, Coney Island was the Mecca of magicians. The local sideshows at Dreamland, Luna Park and Steeplechase Park, as well as the dance halls and theaters were a proving ground for those performing artists looking to hone their skills. Luminaries such as Houdini, his brother Hardeen, Cary Grant, William "Budd" Abbott, Dai Vernon, Jean Hugard and Al Flosso were featured artists who went on to stardom around the world.
For the past two seasons, “Magic at Coney!!!” has re-kindled that spark of enchantment. Together with Coney Island U.S.A., Magical Promotions has presented an evening of fun and wonder for the entire family. Magic at Coney!!! is a magical variety show highlighting internationally known, award-winning magicians. Featuring illusionists, mentalists and close-up magicians from around the world, we have performers that run the gamut from mild to wild.
“Magic at Coney!!! – A Historical Revue” will demonstrate the type of show one would have witnessed at the turn of the 20th century. Dressed in period costumes, the audience will be transported back in time, participating in escape, mind-reading, comedy, musical and sleight-of-hand acts, rarely seen on the current stage, and impossible to observe in an urban environment.
For groups of 10 or more, special pricing is available. Call Debi Ryan at 718-372-5159 to make arrangements.
3pm Advance Tickets
Click here To purchase 3pm Adult Tickets
Click here To purchase 3pm Child Tickets
7pm Advance Tickets
Click here To purchase 7pm Adult Tickets
Click here To purchase 7pm Child Tickets
Sideshows By The Seashore
1208 Surf Ave.
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BINDLESTIFF CAVALCADE OF YOUTH!
SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 4PM, $15 ADULTS, $10 YOUTH (UNDER 21)
in advance or at the door
The Stars of Tomorrow Steal the Stage Today!
Come see young variety artists juggle & tumble, make you laugh, soar through the air, , and perform magnificent feats of magic, mystery, and more. All the performers are under 21, but audiences of all ages will enjoy this incredible performance.
Click here for advance tickets.
Sideshows By The Seashore
1208 Surf Ave.
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