“An inordinate passion for pleasure is the secret of remaining young.”

 -Oscar Wilde

“Pleasure is the object, duty and the goal of all rational creatures.”

       -François-Marie Arouet (Voltaire)

Our Performance Team

Are you familiar with Wicked Faire?  If you are, you know that we have a near-ceaseless cavalcade of amazing shows, entertainments, special events, performers, and irrepressible good times.  We like to think of ourselves as an all-you-can-experience buffet of joys!

Ak’Ana

The flick of a fan, the gleam of a sword, the undulation of a hip … Captivating, inspiring, empowering. Ak’Ana, a modern tribal-style belly dance troupe, creates their own distinct vision from ancient and contemporary dance forms. Explore and discover what lies within.

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Adamo Ignis

Bringing acts such as fire eating and breathing, fire dancing, broken glass, bed of nails, and much more, Adamo Ignis has appeared at various Renaissance Faires and conventions as well as private performances. This group will show you the passion of dance, the danger of fire, and many other tricks that will leave you longing for more and in love with more than just the flame…

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Baroque and Hungry

 

Baroque and Hungry is an acoustic band from Central NJ that performs and oddball mix of folk, rock, Americana, and baroque music. Matt “Steampunk’s Favorite Bard” DeBlass  belts is in charge of  lead vocals, mandolin and bow ties, Neil “Magnificent Nose” Fein takes care of guitar, backing vocals and remembering where Matt put the lyric sheets while Roger “The New Guy” Noguerol rounds out the sound as percussionist.

Matt and Neil have been fixtures at a number of Northeast Steampunk events, including Steampunk World’s Fair, Steampunk Industrial Revolution, Clockwork, T.E.M.P.U.S. and the not-quite-steamed-but-somewhat-punk Wicked Faire.
Check out audio samples and info at www.baroqueandhungry.com or Neil’s thoughts on everything, including music, at www.magnificentnose.com.

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Captain Bart

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Children of Adolphus

Strange things are on the prowl at Wicked Faire… Children of Adolphus, our resident werewolf clan, will make it so! Full moon or no, they will be roaming the halls, bringing to life both lore and legend.

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Danny Blu

Danny Blu was born in a town that was far too small… He had a terrible habit of misbehaving. He would be punished for misbehaving. But he never found it to be punishment. Danny Blu thought this was sexy.

Drawing inspiration from Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, and Queen, Danny Blu offers dark, danceable music with an irresistible beat. He has headlined various venues throughout NYC – including the 2011 Pride Rally – and will be making his Webster Hall debut at the upcoming Anachronism! Danny Blu wants to be your plaything – find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Reverbnation. For samples of his music check out his music page onFacebook.

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The Dark Clan

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Eli August

 ”Eli August is comparable to a master chef.  Adding a plethora of unnecessary ingredients is a refuge for the mediocre.   Eli adheres to this same principle in his music, and the result is excellent.” -Midnight Calling

“There is a melancholic earnestness to his songs as August pours his soul through the strings of guitar, ukulele or mandolin. He is more akin to a folk singer sharing ballads of shadows and ghosts than a steampunk rock star blasting you with tales of airships and clockwork robots.” -Street Vibes

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Ego Likeness

 

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Erotic Hypnotist- Aaron Glotfelter

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Geek Girl Productions

Geek Girl Productions was founded in 2011 with a single simple mission: to provide you smart and sexy entertainment.

Our monthly burlesque revue at the Bowery Poetry Club has been repeatedly selected as one of Time Out New York’s Critic’s Picks for live entertainment in the city. The Geek Girls have performed acts inspired by cult movies, comic books and fairy tales and are known for their dedication to their costumes, choreography and characters.

 

The Gothsicles

In recent years, Chicago’s ultrasweaty industrial dance dorkstorm, THE GOTHSICLES, have played some of the most talked about live shows at some of the most premiere industrial music festivals around the globe. Compounding a ruinous mix of crass humor, video games and geek culture with an unapologetic EBM affinity, The Gothsicles’ 2011 release “Industrialites & Magic” (WTII Records) reached the #1 spot on Amazon.com for “Most Downloaded” in the “Goth & Industrial” category.

Want to see more? Check out their Facebook page.

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HvZ: Humans Vs. Zombies

The zombie Apocalypse has arrived and hit the Double Tree Hotel.  This year at Wicked Faire we will be holding a games of Humans vs. Zombies. Pick your side and come join in on the most expansive role-playing game Wicked Faire. There  will be more information on this to come. In the meantime keep checking back for more fun and exciting events.

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Kay’s Bawdy House of Wicked Pleasures

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Left Outlet

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Luminis

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Middle To Nowhere

NYC based magicians Middle To Nowhere perform impossible feats with the greatest of ease. Be amazed as they juggle torches and knives, escape from shackles, hammer nails into their faces, swallow swords and gracefully walk on glass. These talented fire performers manipulate flame – breathing fire or holding it in the palm of their hand.

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Platform One

Platform One is ready to bring the beats to their third Wicked Faire. A beautiful amalgamation of dark wave, industrial, and pop brought to you by five talented musicians who make the dance floor move. Along with your favorite songs, they’ll be debuting new material that will appear on their upcoming full-length album. It’s a show not to be missed!

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Psyche Corporation

Psyche Corporation combines art, fashion, dance, and science within the framework of an imagined technomythological world. The name itself describes a futuristic dream manufacture group which allows people to jack their nerve endings directly into the internet and download dreams. As a performance group, Psyche Corporation has at various times incorporated robot exhibitions, steel origami cranes, contortion, corsets, flashlights, and old radios. The music spans genres; a recent song has mixed tribal singing with classical piano while embedding the DNA of deadly polio virus into its percussion.

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This Way to the Egress

This Way to the Egress is an Ole Tymey – Gypsypunk- Cabaret. With a valiant effort to “bring the show back to the people” they are a revolving door of musical mayhem, sideshow, burlesque, and comedy leaving a modern twist on the good old days of Vaudeville. Like a renegade theater of sorts, they weave visual antics with eclectic sounds creating an experience unlike any other in their genre.

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Trisanguinus Carnelevarii 

Strange souls abound at Wicked Faire… as well as a few without souls. (Or reflections, for that matter.) Keep an eye out for Trisanguinus Carnelevarii - our WF7′s resident vampire coterie. Their performance will surely creep up on you when you least expect it… Rumor has it there might be a few werewolves about – and perhaps a few other “creatures of the night.” More details to come!

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Troupe SYN

 

 

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 TwitchTwitch Productions

TwitchTwitch Productions accommodate lovers of all things scary, thrilling, and known. They specialize in unique theatrical horror/comedy events and shows, original internet video programming, and live appearances by a cast of ghoulish characters.

Look out for some their unconventional (and undead!) characters at Wicked Faire Halloween. Their acoustic performances feature musical numbers both playful and macabre- a bewitching backdrop to our epic Halloween festival! Have a listen, it will certainly get you in the spirit.

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White Elephant Burlesque

Back at Wicked Faire once more, the White Elephant Burlesque Society is here to entertain and delight! The White Elephant Burlesque Society has been performing for the New Jersey, New York (upstate and NYC), Philadelphia, and surrounding areas for 5 years. Their effervescent style incorporates vaudeville, cabaret, striptease, and modern dance for an exciting set not to be missed.

A rotating cast of different sexualities and shapes, variety of musical styles, and a dedication to the artfully profane make White Elephant Burlesque the premiere burlesque troupe in the area, whether showcasing their skills for all-ages or adults.

RETURNING TO WICKED FAIRE ONCE AGAIN AS OUR HEADLINER…

….VOLTAIRE!

The Crowne Prince of dark music, Voltaire, will once again grace our stage and, most likely, the hotel bar.   If you’re not familiar with his work, do check it out.  He’s a fairly amazing fellow.

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While performance and other show information is coming soon, we’d like to invite you to sample a few of the things that lie ahead.  Visit our Guide To The Pleasures of Wicked Faire - an ever-evolving nigh-endless stream of grand time!