"San Francisco's Playland at the Beach: The Early Years"
This book by renowned historian James
Smith contains over 250 photos — including previously unpublished photographs from
the private archive of ride designer Laurence Holling — this collection contains a
comprehensive photographic record of the enthralling amusement park from its construction
in 1920 through its glorious heyday in the 1930s and 1940s.
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Playland After Dark presents a different kind of game night — where bored gamers get to
be board gamers, card sharks can swim ashore and pinball fans will delight all night. There
will be games aplenty on hand, or feel free to bring any of your favorites. The only
piece missing is you, but remember, Playland After Dark is adults only.
Before Real 3-D and CGI, groups of dedicated craftsmen produced works of art
with brush and pen on cels. Relive the magic of these animated classics and
learn about the traditional techniques behind them.
Animation artist and teacher Steve Segal, who has worked on such modern
animated masterpieces as Toy Story, A Bug's Life and The Brave Little
Toaster, will provide unique insight into the techniques and history of
films.
Saturday and Sunday longtime favorite
Magical Nathaniel
will perform some of his most amazing stunts. He is a remarkable magician and magic
inventor. You can't miss this great performer.
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We have over 30 pinball machines spanning seven decades, video games, Penny Arcade machines,
and challenging carnival games of skill all here waiting to entertain and amuse you!
Coney Island Pinball Museum features an incredible selection of baggatelles, woodrails,
mechanical and electro-mechanical pinball machines dating from the 1930s to the
1970s. Marvel playing "3 Ring Circus", "Goofy", "Cinderella" (with 6 backwards
flippers), "World Fair", "Gigi" and many other favorites.
Pinball Alley is a celebration of modern electronic pinball games featuring Star Wars, White Water,
Cirqus Voltaire, Split Second, Lord of the Rings, Circus, Rollercoaster Tycoon, Earth
Shaker and other favorites. This unique alley setting features neon signs and an amazing
display of backlit artwork from many pinball classics.
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