On Saturday night in Luna Park, we caught the first sideshow performance of the season on the park’s free stage. Emcee and host Todd Robbins aka “Coney Island Todd” did the blockhead act (hammering a nail up one’s nose) and a bit of fire eating before introducing his guests. As previously reported in “Will Coney [...]
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Sideshow Stars in Free Show at Luna Park Coney Island
Posted in sideshow, tagged Coney Island, free show, Luna Park, Natasha Veruschka, sword swallower, Todd Robbins on May 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Photo Album: Preview of Coney Island’s New Luna Park
Posted in amusement park, News, Photo Album, tagged Coney Island, Luna Park, OPening Day, Preview, Zamperla on May 29, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Today at 11 am Coney Island’s new Luna Park opens to the public and will be open all weekend. Don’t miss this historic occasion: It’s the first new amusement park in Coney in four decades! On Friday morning ATZ attended the press event and preview of the park’s attractions. Here are a few photos from [...]
Photo of the Day: LUNAtics at Luna Park Coney Island
Posted in Photo of the Day, Uncategorized, tagged Charles Denson, Coney Island, Electro Spin, Luna Park, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Opening Ceremony, Zamperla on May 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
It’s official! The “I’m LUNAtic Campaign” kicked into high gear at today’s opening ceremony of Coney Island’s newest amusement park. Best photo op: Luna Park operator Alberto Zamperla was joined by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, City Councilman Domenic Recchia and Coney Island Development Corp President Lynn Kelly for a sitdown on [...]
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