Street Performer Gifts

"This one goes verse, verse, chorus, train."

An air guitarist is given an air donation.

'This next song is about how dreams really can come true.'

Stuart's grand plan to bring the good-time steel drum vibe of the Caribbean to Belle Haven, Connecticut, hits its first snag...

"Hey, folks - assuming everyone is on board, and barring any unforeseen technical glitches - it's showtime."

One Man Band.

"You've got those Stuck-in-the-Subway-Listening-to-a-Guy-Massacre-Dylan Blues."

"How do you respond to those critics who say you're no talk, and all action?"

Standing ovation $5.

Organ grinder and monkey having swapped roles

Indian on bed of nails: 'I didn't know whether to rush here or to Home Depot...'

Guy on stilts watching a balloon dog lift its leg on his stilts. Balloon animal maker watching on.

Beggar playing for money, will stop for more money.

Buskers' placard reads: 'Please give generously (or I play 'Angels' again)'.

Mime Club. A group of mimes learn that the first rule of Mime Club is that "YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT MIME CLUB".

Glum buskers look at sign that says: 'BUSKING COMPETITION TODAY: Strictly NO Streets of London.'

Albert should have known that cactuses rarely have change. Besides, they prefer jazz.

'I'd like to outlaw street mimes, too, but they have the right to remain silent.'

'Danger Mime Field'.

Evangelist with tuba

"You have the right to remain silent!"

Greatest Show on Earth

Man on corner near theatre has puppets and does 'Sneak Previews' for money,

Mimes Playing Tug of War

'Reminds me of how I balance your pay packet each week!'

'What do you mean, you were here first?'

"We have GOT to get a new bed. This soft mattress is killing me!"

"Motion denied."

Live from Lincoln Center.

"Play on."

An August Bank-Holiday in the East End.

'Sorry, Sir, Today's a private viewing.'

'Couldn't you have just gone goth like your brother?'

Snake charmer with tiger tail in basket.

'Blast it's raining!'