A 1975 book by “Jolly the Clown” Art Petri credits “Herman Bonnert from Pennsylvania at a magician’s convention in 1939” as being the first Balloon-Twister in history. He was credited with the balloon dog, dinosaur, and giraffe. But contrary to popular belief, the original Ballon-Twister was actually Dennis “the Straight-Faced Clown” McGinnis. Or as he […]
Anyone who lived through the 1980’s will tell you, it was a wild time. Neon and spandex were everywhere, the Delorean roared into popular culture, and American cinema was reaching new heights. It was also the era of excess, as people jumped on every passing fad in hopes of accomplishing all kinds of feats. One […]
What makes me the happiest is when I get a smile. A nod. A wink. A “thanks” with a little hair flip. What makes me the least happy is being taken for granted. Ignored for my efforts. Swept aside like cigarette ash on a shiny-wood bar top. You ask. I deliver. You want. I deliver… […]