Modern Classics…

I’m currently performing at the Southern Side Show Hootenanny in New Orleans.  I’ve seen some amazing acts so far. One of the acts that I had heard a lot about are the Monster’s of Schlock, which is a two person sideshow.  They do all the classic acts in a modern way. Sideshow tends to attract … Continue reading “Modern Classics…”

I’m currently performing at the Southern Side Show Hootenanny in New Orleans.  I’ve seen some amazing acts so far. One of the acts that I had heard a lot about are the Monster’s of Schlock, which is a two person sideshow.  They do all the classic acts in a modern way.


Sideshow tends to attract acts that are more “dark” than comical.  These two guys did a great job of have a story arc through the show, and get a ton of laughs in the process.  I think that performers need to look at something old as the hills and figure out how to breathe fresh air into.  



Sideshow is a great example, as most acts are based on classics and there are probably less than two dozen of those acts.  So how do they make acts stand out. A lot of times it’s a fresh look on the props, by either themeing them or making them more modern.


As a magician, you have no excuse for doing a store bought die box when these side show people are finding innovative ways to pound a nail up their noses