Alright then, so just what happens when I step out
to do a Street Show?
Now, that is a very good question. To be honest, I
can't tell you what an average looking Street Show
is like. I'm not being cagey here, it's just that
I don't have an average Street Show, they're all
different in one respect or another.
First, let me tell you what you'd most likely see.
That is after you got through the group of people
that has gathered about me. It goes without saying
that you would see me. Now, when you saw me, I
would most likely be standing behind or beside
what I call my show box. Arrayed upon the top of
said show box are my.....{{Drum Roll
Please.}}..... implements of distraction.
Seriously, the items on the top of the box are
what I use to do the do that I do so well. Looking
across the show box, I would expect you to see a
hammer, a drill, a screwdriver, something that
looks remarkably like an ice pick, but is not,
several nails, a lighter, three shot glasses, a
highball glass, a pair of Heartcuffs, a small
holder containing my business cards, a picture
frame with a reminder which reads 'As always, Tips
Gladly Accepted' .... Let me see, am I forgetting
anything? Nope, don't think so. Of course, on the
ground beside my show box is normally a small
coffin which contains the torches I use in my act,
a couple of these are normally in a mug filled
part way with a clear liquid. What it is is a
trade secret.
So, what do I do with all this stuff? Well, that
depends upon where, when and for whom I'm working.
You see, it varies from show to show.
Still, I can tell you what I usually set out to
do. Basically, in most of the Street Shows I do, I
find myself performing the same skills. In fact,
if you were to approach me on the street where I
was set up and ask me, "What's going on here?" You
would likely get to here something very similar to
the following,
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This would be followed by a short pause to allow
you to grasp what I just said, and then you would
mostly likely hear the following,
"Now, all that being said, step up and pick out a
nail."
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As I said, that is how they usually begin, but I
tailor the show to the venue that I'm working in.
Still, I do drive nails into the center of a human
head. If you want to know whose head, you'll just
have to come and find out for yourself. I eat
fire, with a very full and bushy beard
nonetheless. The tying up of consentual humans is
in the form of a game called "Heartcuffs." Again,
your curiosity is best serve by coming to a show.
For those of you who can't get to a show, check
The Jongleur Extraordinarie Store.
I play a game with shot glasses which is most fun
and gets many coming back and bringing they're
friends with them. Finally, I teach you how to
make money in a bar Damon Runyon Style.
Even still, if you catch me on the street and want
to hear a story or a bit of bawdy verse, I'm more
than game to give it a go. The only time I
wouldn't be is if the event that brought me in
asked me not to get too bawdy due to the wee ones
around.
Hopefully, the above gives you an idea of what to
expect if you bring me in to do a Street Show for
your event or if you happen to catch me on the
street. If not and you need more information,
there are several ways to
contact
me.
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