Matches and Mayhem

Last weekend Brian and I did an act for an anarchist talent show called Matches and Mayhem. We did our Jugglers of Death routine from Six Flags, and brought the house down. People went crazy… The act following us was interesting, too… This guy first ate fire, then stuck his face in boken glass and had someone stand on his head. Finally, he put needles through his cheeks, neck, chest, and penis. I guess the people hosting the show had not been expecting nudity, because they freaked out and made everyone leave the building immediately. In the rush to get outside, I ended up losing some shirts. Several people talked to us about doing other shows afterward, including one for pay at the Lincoln Lodge comedy club, so I guess it was worthwhile.
Two nights ago, Brian and I actually went to the Lincoln Lodge to check out the show, the stage setup, etc. It’s a small, restaurant/club type of environment, and the show consisted almost entirely of standup routines. The ceiling is oppressively low for juggling, but we could still put together a show for that place that would blow everyone away. We’ll see…the next season for that comedy show starts in September.

May 20, 2002. General.