Freak Fest with George The Giant and Master of Mayhem Robin Marks – at Riley’s Tavern – Bakersfield, CA

While most of Bakersfield was wasting their time shoving funnel cakes in their face, watching dated bands, and standing in line for overpriced beer at the Kern County Fair, some of us said "FUCK THAT!" and made our way to Riley's Tavern to check out some real circus side show freaks. 

7 foot 3 inch, George The Giant has been featured in several movies and shows. His part in Tim Burton's "Big Fish" as "Colossus" and appearance on "America's Got Talent" have earned him some fame. Aside from his mainstream success, he is a true performer and is actually one of Bakersfield's own.

The crowd sat on the floor surrounding the small stage with looks of horror, disgust, and laughter as George and Robin performed an array of tricks including, the human block head, where George took a nail and hammered it all the way into his nose and sword swallowing where Robin deep throated an at least two foot long sword. 

George The Giant and Master of Mayhem Robin Marks join forces to entertain the masses with a great set of side show tricks and cheesy humor. The two men put on an amazing show and vibe off of each other perfectly. You can tell that George is the peanut butter to Robin's Jelly. Their performance is Circus of Horrors meets Jack Ass, except a cleaner version of both that you could easily take your family to see. What ever the case, the flyer should have a disclaimer saying "Folks, don't try this shit at home!"

More tricks included a bed of nails, a bed of blades, drinking milk through a bendy straw (through his nose!), walking on glass, swinging a soda can from chains attached to eyelids, and many other visually stimulating acts. They engaged the crowd even more by pulling up people from the audience to participate. 

They ended the night in a blaze of glory with robin's fire breathing act and with a bang as George put his goggles on and lit a row of fire crackers on his chest.  

After the set was done, the two men invited the show goers to stand in line and staple dollars to their chests and backs. The big spenders with at least a 20 bux could staple their bill to the foreheads of either performer and even received a yellow George The Giant T-shirt as a souvenir.

After the show, DJ Josex did what he does best and kept the night rolling with a great mix of music.  What a great reason to come out on a Wednesday night.  It was a total blast!

If you plan on making it up to California's "Great America" in October, be sure to catch these awesome performers do their thing, they will be there all month!  For more info on show times click HERE

You can also keep up with George The Giant at http://www.georgethegiant.com

                             More photos of the show can be seen HERE

-J.Moncrief-
Big Wheel Staff Journalist

 

 

 

 

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