(LAS VEGAS, CA) -- Perry Mann's Exotic Erotic Strippers and Hustlers Ball (August 30 and 31, Orleans Arena, Las Vegas) is proud to announce the major additions of Eric the Midget and Johnny Fratto, beloved Howard Stern Show personalities, to its already burgeoning talent lineup. Johnny Fratto - a major Hollywood personality, businessman, owner of Beverly Hills Choppers (www.beverlyhillschoppers.com), reality TV program producer, and frequent guest on the Howard Stern Show will be showcasing his latest venture - Mob Candy Magazine, and helping to judge the strippers competition. (http://www.mobcandymag.com)

In addition, he's known on the Howard Stern Show by a multitude of monikers, including Eric the Astronaut, Eric the Actor, Eric the American Idol Expert, and even though he hates it, Eric the Midget. But, whatever you want to call him, Eric will be joining Mr. Fratto at the Strippers and Hustlers Ball, making short appearances for photo-shoots, meet-and-greets, and autograph signings.

Perry Mann, founder of the Strippers and Hustlers Ball, states, ''Eric the Midget may be short in size, but he's big on entertainment value. His immense personality and enormous ability to enthrall, captivate, deliver big laughs, and keep everyone hanging on for his next massive idea, thought and word has made Eric the Midget a perfect addition to the Ball's burgeoning talent line-up.'' Just a few of the most beautiful women in the world attending the Strippers and Hustlers Ball include, Penthouse Pet of the Year Erica Ellyson, Bobbi Billard, the multitalented myspace vixen who is ranked as the #1 most downloaded babe on the internet and Asian supermodel Akira Lane. The Porcelain Twinz, two gorgeous pale-skinned identical twin sisters who boast one of the hottest burlesque acts in the world, will delight and dazzle, and Miss Nude Entertainer of the Year 2006-2007 Schevelle will be performing both nights.

Strippers from Déjà vu, Palomino, Club Paradise and Olympic Gardens are among those that will compete for over $20,000 in cash and prizes both nights. The categories are Best Body, Best Dancer, and Best Pole Dancer. The semifinals will occur on stage at the Ball on August 30, and the finals on August 31, and the competition will be hosted by Nathan along with Heather Chadwell from Vh-1's Rock of Love and I Love Money.

The two-day show is Saturday, August 30, 2008 from 9PM till 4AM; and Sunday August 31 from 9PM till 4AM, all at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Women attending the event are asked to dress like strippers, and gentlemen attending are asked to dress like hustlers. The official colors are black, pink, and purple. Get Tickets and at a limited number of discounted hotel/ticket packages at www.strippersandhustlersball.com