Absinthe at the Spiegeltent, South Street Seaport. This is the second year for the risque circus Absinthe. The first time we saw Absinthe, our jaws dropped, but this time we didn't find it either as shocking or as stylish as the first edition. Sometimes sequels are hard. Nevertheless there was much to enjoy including the Gazillionaire and his ditsy helper Penny, three beautiful lady acrobats and two hunky males, Cooper, whose riff on an old time British Music Hall act is hilarious and even a little frightening (he is a hold over from last year) and Paul Capsis who does quite a fine imitation of Marlene Dietrich and, hilariously, Judy Garland at the end of her career. Plenty of eye candy for men and women alike and in the very special and beautiful 350 seat Spiegeltent made in 1920, I can't think of a nicer way to spend a summer's eve right on the magnificent downtown New York City Waterfront. Be warned -- there is nudity and while not a crude sex show by any means, the ultra risque Absinthe is not for children. Broadway Bridge and Tunnel Test grade B.