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RATED ONE OF THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN CHICAGO!
The shows at Sideshow Gelato are all donation based and we ask that you give us what you think the show is worth. The money raised goes to pay the talent and help with our performer mentorship program. You do not have to pay anything to see the shows but donations are appreciated to help us continue to offer great entertainment.
We also offer special gelato and food packages that save you money when making a donation.
Voted in the top three BEST VENUES TO WATCH MAGIC in the current Chicago Reader Best of Chicago Poll, we offer a great show for everyone! It's great for kids but even better for adults!
SEE The Golden Boy of the American Sideshow SANJULA VAMANA do amazing feats of stupidity! Will he break cinder blocks on his chest while lying on a bed of nails? Will he put a pound a nail into his head with a pie plate? Will he bown a strike using nothing but a bowling ball and his earlobes?
SEE the adorable CASSIDY ROSE! Watch as she swallows a sword! Be astounded by her tripping deadly animal traps unscathed! Watch her escape from a straitjacket while standing on a bed of broken glass!
SEE , all the way from Italy, the astonishing magician ANDREA as he makes water dissappear ABOVE YOUR HEAD! Probes the depths of your brain to READ YOUR THOUGHT! And makes the unbelievable happen right before your eyes!
TIPPING OUR PERFORMERS IS ENCOURAGED TO HELP KEEP OUR ADMISSION PRICE LOW. You can do this with Jilly Bucks purchased at the venue or included with various experience packages.
Though there is no admission price for our show. You can PAY WHAT YOU THINK THE SHOW IS WORTH to make a reservation and guarantee a seat. You may also come in and get a seat on a first come/first serve basis and, should you choose, pay what you feel the show is worth at the door.
EVEN BETTER
Get one of our gelato packages! Each package has a set donation, a discounted gelato or food and beverage package and more!
The SIDESHOW FUN package gives us a $10 donation, a regular gelato with up to two flavors (you save $2.50) and $5 in Jilly Bucks to tip your performers!
The SIDESHOW MIDWAY SPECIAL includes an ALL BEEF or VEGAN Hot Dog, Large Popcorn, Drink of Your Choice, Small Gelato, $5 in Jilly Bucks and a $10 Donation. A savings of $5!
RECOMENDED AGE FOR SHOW IS 6 AND UP
Beast Women is proud to be Chicago's Premier Performance Revue. For over 17 years we have had the honor of Celebrating Freedom, Life Oddities, And Primal Strength Found in All Women. Our Tradition Continues!!! We are delighted to be celebrating our 17th anniversary of Premier All Female Performance Revue. We strive to showcase phenomenal women and their powerful talent in the most entertaining, fun, positive, supportive, unique, and professional of shows. The Beast Women Series is an invigorating and stimulating experience that operates on a concept of revolving individual performances. Every night is different offering a new and personal experience.
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We are pleased to present a magic show for kids of all ages! Ladies and Gentlement, Boys and Girls! We present THE GREAT BOUTELLI! Come see The Great Boutelli perform amazing magic, produce doves out of thin air, and delight everyone with fun tricks sure to astonish!
About this show:
There is no charge for our shows and all seating is on a first come/first serve basis based on capacity. Reservations are accepted by making a minimum $15 donation per seat. You can also reserve a seat or a table for our show by choosing one of our inclusive gelato packages this will guarantee a reserved seat or table for one of our seatings. Walk-ins are welcome but do not guarantee a seat.
SPECIAL MAGIC EXPERIENCE PACKAGE
With this package you can stay after the show with the GREAT BOUTELLI and he will show you how to perform amazing magic tricks from the SIDESHOW GELATO MAGIC KIT, INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE, that you can take home with you to astonish your friends! The magic kit comes with an automaticly reserved seat at no extra fee.
VERY SOON IN A NEIGHBORHOOD NOT THAT FAR FAR AWAY...
SEE OUR HERO and The Golden Boy of the American Sideshow SANJULA ' HAM YOLO' VAMANA do amazing feats of stupidity only a REAL HERO would ever do!
SEE THE DANGEROUS AND INTREPID PRINCESS CASSIDY SWORDSWALLOWER ROSE! Watch as she swallows a sword and engage in stunts of daring! But wait...IT'S A TRAP!
SEE MYSTIC AND MAGICIAN FROM A STRANGE FAR OFF PLANET, ANDREA 'OBI ONE CANNOLI' as he astonishes you with his mystical mind tricks.
SEE DARK FORCE MAGICIAN WHO SWEARS HE ISN'T A COP DARTH BEN do his dark side magic, amazing you and telling you that he is your father.
SEE QUEEN LADY INDIA "I'M-A-DOLL-A" topple the empire with shocking, firey routines that will amaze all ages!
COME IN COSTUME AND WIN A PRIZE!
TIPPING OUR PERFORMERS IS ENCOURAGED TO HELP KEEP OUR ADMISSION PRICE LOW. You can do this with Jilly Bucks purchased at the venue or included with various experience packages.
Though there is no admission price for our show. You can PAY WHAT YOU THINK THE SHOW IS WORTH to make a reservation and guarantee a seat. You may also come in and get a seat on a first come/first serve basis and, should you choose, pay what you feel the show is worth at the door.
EVEN BETTER
Get one of our gelato packages! Each package has a set donation, a discounted gelato or food and beverage package and more!
The STAR WARZ FUN package gives us a $10 donation, a regular gelato with up to two flavors (you save $2.50) and $5 in Jilly Bucks to tip your performers! PLUS Get a nifty LITE SABER!
The STAR WARZ GALAXY SPECIAL includes an ALL BEEF or VEGAN Hot Dog, Large Popcorn, Drink of Your Choice, Small Gelato, $5 in Jilly Bucks and a $10 Donation. PLUS a nifty LITE SABER! A savings of $5!
RECOMENDED AGE FOR SHOW IS 6 AND UP
For the geeks who insist that STAR WARZ is for ADULTS!
The same cast as our FAMILY SIDESHOW but with more outrageous, more incredible and more fantastic acts!
It will blow your mind like an exploding Death Star!
COME IN COSTUME AND WIN A PRIZE!
TIPPING OUR PERFORMERS IS ENCOURAGED TO HELP KEEP OUR ADMISSION PRICE LOW. You can do this with Jilly Bucks purchased at the venue or included with various experience packages.
Though there is no admission price for our show. You can PAY WHAT YOU THINK THE SHOW IS WORTH to make a reservation and guarantee a seat. You may also come in and get a seat on a first come/first serve basis and, should you choose, pay what you feel the show is worth at the door.
EVEN BETTER
Get one of our gelato packages! Each package has a set donation, a discounted gelato or food and beverage package and more!
The STAR WARZ FUN package gives us a $10 donation, a regular gelato with up to two flavors (you save $2.50) and $5 in Jilly Bucks to tip your performers! PLUS Get a nifty LITE SABER!
The STAR WARZ GALAXY SPECIAL includes an ALL BEEF or VEGAN Hot Dog, Large Popcorn, Drink of Your Choice, Small Gelato, $5 in Jilly Bucks and a $10 Donation. PLUS a nifty LITE SABER! A savings of $5!
This show may have material for a more mature audience and is not recommended for children.
There is no charge for our shows and all seating is on a first come/first serve basis based on capacity. Reservations are accepted by making a minimum voluntary donation per seat. You can also reserve a seat or a table for our show by dining in and choosing one of our inclusive gelato or food packages which will guarantee a reserved seat or table for one of our seatings. Walk-ins are welcome but do not guarantee a seat.
“Under Section 4-156-720 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, this performing arts venue may not charge an admission fee, minimum purchase requirement, membership fee, or other fee or charge imposed for the privilege of entering the premises. Any donations are purely voluntary”.
If you need a performer, magician, juggler or musician for an event OR you are a performer who would like to perform at Sideshow Gelato, contact us!
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