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The Flaming Idiots Very Very Very Very Last Show Ever

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I saw this show live in NYC with my kids. We were very impressed, so when the DVD came out I got it straight away.

It's a juggling show - three rather odd guys juggle all kinds of things. Some of those things are actually flaming! And there is one very neat trick that one of these guys does with his feet, but you need to see it to believe it.
It is absolutely dazzling.

I attended the Minnesota Renaissance Festival just to see The Flaming Idiots perform. Although great for them, it was a loss for me when they moved on to bigger and better things. Obviously, the video does not capture the vitality of the live performance, but the essence is there so it's next best thing.

The Flaming Idiots are a blast and for anyone wanting a way to see the group one more time, this it your chance. The opening act alone is worth the price. A lot is what they did at the festivals and funny as always. We will miss "The Flaming Idiots"!

We first saw the Idiots at the Florida Ren-fest when my daughter was just starting school. She LOVED them and always had to have her picture taken with them and a t-shirt signed.

We missed their blend of humor, acrobatic juggling and self-effacing antics when they decided to take their show into real theaters and stop sweating through 4 shows daily, in February, in Florida.

Still the best live stage show of any I've ever seen, I was ecstatic to run across this DVD. It brought back a LOT of fond memories.

It was one of her high school graduation presents and my daughter and I laughed until we cried.

Thank you, Pyro, Gyro and Walter. You will be missed!

I have to say that I've seen the Flaming Idiots perform over a dozen times at the Texas Renaissance Festival through the years, and once on stage in Austin, so a lot of the material contained on the DVD was familiar to me as a fan of the Idiots and not someone just being introduced to them for the first time through the DVD.

I was pleased to see a lot of material that brought back very pleasant memories for me, and also very happy to see that the "familiar" material was being given special treatment for the occasion of their "very, very, very, very last show ever." The pin tossing skit has always been one of my favorites because it shows their complete skill (if not mastery) as one of the basics of juggling, and knowing the skit inside and out, it was nice to see them milk it for all it was worth this final time. While I've seen Swami Walter before, the bit never fails to totally astound me.

There was a good deal of new material that I hadn't seen before that impressed me, both visually and in its execution. For instance, the beach balls were both interesting to conceptualize and beautiful to watch.

The Flaming Idiots were an amazing group that defied an easy description. They were true Vaudevillians in every sense of the words and their broad humor was something that both children and adults could understand and appreciate. They were something special and I'm glad that I got a chance to meet them both in Plantersville and in Austin while they were still performing. Since they stopped performing live, this DVD is part of their lasting legacy. I'd highly recommend getting it and enjoying it over and over.

And for true fans of the Idiots - the DVD ends with a genuine surprise. Get the DVD to find out what it is - you'll be glad you did.

I have seen there show, too many time to count at the Texas Ren Fest.
i have watched them since i was about 8 years old untill they left and they were by far the best act out there.

I even saw Gyro (the little one) on the Genius World Record show, and he has the record for fastest sandwich put together with your feet.

I cant say how great there show is, your only option is to see it for your self. Its a shame that they wont be performing anymore.

But, i will never give them anything less than 5 stars =)

Folks, this is a GREAT DVD of a GREAT show by PHENOMENAL jugglers!!!

I saw these guys a few years ago at the New York Renaissance Festival and it was probably the last time that Festival had any magic to it. THEY made the magic and their show made the Festival that year. It was worth the entrance fee just to see them.

I couldn't order fast enough when I saw that there was a DVD of their show. THIS IS IT! A family oriented show that will have you laughing out loud and totally impressed with their skills and writing talents. Not only can they juggle, they can write good jokes too!

If you were lucky enough to see them, this is a great reminder of what they were. And here it is, captured on DVD. Next time you go to a Renfair and it sucks because they've gone corporate, pop this in and remember the magic.

If you were never lucky enough to see them live, GET THIS DVD!!! It is professionally produced and presented. See what you missed!

This is REAL entertainment!!! You will NOT be sorry!

Saw these guys at the renaissance festival for years and this actually was the absolute last show. I found a copy on ebay. If you run across it, get it. All the renaissance festival skits are there and a few more.

These guys were great and entertained us for 20 years. They've finally decided to spend time with their families. What group spends 20 years together and just decides to quit, opposed to the angry break-up? I'm glad to have seen them live and equally glad to have the DVD of their last show. Good job, fellas. Thanks for all the laughs!

I would love to share an opinion, however I never received the item.
Despite having contacted the vendor, who was looking into the shipment, confirmed my mailing address and promised to send a replacement copy, I still have nothing.

Never had this experience before, and I've got to say, NOT PLEASED!