Harley Newman

At birth, doctors wondered whether he’d survive. They still wonder.

“You’ll laugh, you’ll gasp, you’ll cover your eyes!”
FOXFiles

He earned school awards for “general information” and physics. His curiosity has led him to two degrees, and parts of several others. Obscure knowledge is his lifelong passion.

“One of those rare beings whose extraordinary talents perfectly
complement his distinctive fearless lunacy, and he puts on a show that audience members are not likely to forget.”
The Daredevil’s Manual

As a baseball team mascot, Harley lit firecrackers under unsuspecting umpires. In the circus, he was clown, sideshow talker, and special assistant to the manager.

“Absolutely extraordinary! Breath-taking!”
Hesser College

Since the mid-1980s, Harley has focused on stunts and escapes, discarding traditional presentation styles, adding verbal, physical, and prop comedy. He’s been widely emulated.
Harley pushes the boundaries of stunt performance. He was rejected by the Guinness Book of Records, as “too dangerous to publish”.

“He was hysterically funny and kept everyone on their toes the entire show!"
E. Stroudsburg U.

Harley’s appeared on over 200 television shows worldwide, and viewed by approximately a billion people. He’s appeared on hundreds of college campuses, and been a featured entertainer at theme parks.

"So far beyond what anyone else is currently doing, he's already the premier sideshow performer of the 22nd century!"
James Taylor, editor
Shocked and Amazed

Harley’s newest show, Dancing With Ghosts, was featured in the 2009 NY International Fringe Festival.

“Harley moved from one stunt to the next, building anticipation of what crazy thing he would do next. Fantastic! Easy show to
promote.”
Alfred State College

Harley trains, writes, directs, and acts as thaumaturge to many performers.

“It was a full house! Standing room only and out the door. Students raved, and wanted more.”
SUNY-Morrisville