Showzam Central is an exciting free attraction providing a hub of information for the whole festival. Back bigger and better than before, Showzam Central features new FREE shows, exhibitions and much, much more…..

Highlights include:

Dr Phantasma’s Amazing Ten in One Show newly created for Showzam 2012, featuring the Human Volcano, the Human Gasometer, and Arachnia- the Girl and the Tarantula.

Van Buren’s Temple of Illusions is back by popular demand featuring yet more magic, illusions, circus skills and a few surprises along the way for all of the family.

Jon Marshall’s Sideshow Illusions returns with two 1950s sideshows with the original frontages. The mysterious Yvette - The Headless Lady, and The Monster Show with Frankenstein’s monster.

The Insect Circus - the epitome of entomological entertainment crawls to Showzam! With agile ants, balancing beetles and beauteous butterflies, weird worms, wild wasps and flighty flies, astonishing novelties will be presented!

Pinball Geoff will bring his remarkable collection of pinball and slot machines to Showzam Central with some dating back from the true inception of pinball, through to its golden age in the 50s, 60s and 70s.

Romany Diva Of Magic -The first female magician of the year, will perform her incredible Half Lady magic show.

The Bikini Beach Band will bring a taster of their unique blend of wild costumes, crazy dances and great sound.