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Dick Zigun

@DickZigun

PERMANENTLY UNELECTED MAYOR of Coney Island/Weird American Plays/NY Wedding Officiant/Actor/Creator of Mermaid Parade Godfather of Burlesque&Sideshow Revivals

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The mystery of Houdini's death

The mystery of Houdini's death

Harry Houdini, the greatest escape artist who ever lived, died 100 years ago on Halloween – a fact that has only burnished his image as a daredevil who often cheated death. Correspondent David Pogue...

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Six Flags adding seat belts to some rollercoasters following death

Six Flags adding seat belts to some rollercoasters following death

The CEO of the amusement park chain said the company is evaluating its safety procedures at all of its 34 locations, including adding seat belts to some rides.

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One Fine Show: “Carsten Höller, Two” at Beijing's UCCA Center for Contemporary Art

One Fine Show: “Carsten Höller, Two” at Beijing's UCCA Center for Contemporary Art

Curated by Philip Tinari with Jiashu Zou, the exhibition splits the Great Hall into two routes, one color and one monochrome. The works in each test attention, patience and perception, subtly...

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The Return Of The Buffalo: How A Herd Of Puppets In NYC Became An Act Of Creative Courage

The Return Of The Buffalo: How A Herd Of Puppets In NYC Became An Act Of Creative Courage

A herd of life-size bison puppets stampeded through NYC for America’s 250th. Amir Nizar Zuabi and Native elders on how Return of the Buffalo turned reckoning into hope.

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LPC Will Consider Landmarking the Coney Island Lighthouse

LPC Will Consider Landmarking the Coney Island Lighthouse

A working lighthouse since 1890, the Coney Island Lighthouse and Keeper's Dwelling in Sea Gate could become an individual landmark.

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In 1869, George Hull sold most of the Cardiff Giant for $23,000; P.T. Barnum offered $50,000, was...

In 1869, George Hull sold most of the Cardiff Giant for $23,000; P.T. Barnum offered $50,000, was...

A cigar maker’s buried stone man fooled paying crowds in Cardiff, New York; David Hannum’s syndicate turned Barnum down, and Barnum exhibited a plaster rival.

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Cause of Death Revealed for 3 People Who Died at Burning Man

Cause of Death Revealed for 3 People Who Died at Burning Man

While Burning Man is said to average one death per year, 2026 saw three deaths, and all of them were heart-disease-related.

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AI-powered reefs may help beaches rebuild as erosion worsens

AI-powered reefs may help beaches rebuild as erosion worsens

An AI-guided field of underwater reef structures helped the ocean build about 90 feet of new beach in six months at a Maldives resort, offering an unusual possible weapon against coastal erosion.

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Death on Six Flags rollercoaster in US triggers ride closures across six states

Death on Six Flags rollercoaster in US triggers ride closures across six states

Six Flags says nine rollercoasters across six amusement parks temporarily closed after reported fatal incident on Goliath ride in Georgia

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Dear family, fans and friends: Here is an update on my October 6th hip replacement. I am now back home and recovering for the rest of the month. THIS IS AN ACTUAL NUDE PHOTOGRAPH OF ME POST OPERATION. SO SORRY TO POST THE GRAPHIC IMAGE. Thanks for all the love and support.
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This Coney Island attraction could return for the first time in 62 years

But there’s a twist

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I will be having hip replacement surgery on Tues & likely be in the hospital for at least a day then recovering at home. The surgery will be at Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan.Many of you have seen me walking with a cane due to severe arthritis. This should fix that!
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Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. If you have $30 to buy a signed copy of my book it can be picked up in Coney Island later in October. CONEY ISLAND CRACKPOTS is also available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. I appreciate all the support and love over the decades.
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The Strange Encounter With a Carnival Magician That Inspired Ray Bradbury to Write

The Strange Encounter With a Carnival Magician That Inspired Ray Bradbury to Write

Some of Ray Bradbury's best-known works were inspired by a man named Mr. Electrico who told him to "live forever," and said he recognized him from a past life. October 2, 2026 Ray Bradbury Appearing...

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Did Fabio Really Kill a Goose at Busch Gardens Back in the Day?

Did Fabio Really Kill a Goose at Busch Gardens Back in the Day?

Supermodel Fabio Lanzoni, as some of you may remember, is a pioneer when it comes to going viral. On March 30, 1999, Lanzoni attended a promotional event at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Virginia,...

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Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after more than 100 allege brain injuries

Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after more than 100 allege brain injuries

Hundreds of riders were allegedly injured on X2, which has seats that spin 360 degrees.

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X2, the Troubled California Six Flags Roller Coaster, Reaches Its End nytimes.com/2026/09/29/us/si… via @NYTimes
X2, Troubled Six Flags Roller Coaster, to Close After Lawsuits

X2, Troubled Six Flags Roller Coaster, to Close After Lawsuits

The ride at Magic Mountain near Los Angeles has fueled lawsuits claiming that it had caused brain injuries, including two that were fatal.

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I’ll be signing and selling my book in November in Bay Ridge!
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Schnitzel Haus

Schnitzel Haus

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