SHOWFOLKS CIRCUS 2010: December 11th, 2010 2:00 & 7:00 PM

Toby Ballantine, Jackie LeClaire, Barry Phillips and Elmo Gibb will all be on hand!

The popcorn is popping, the cotton candy is being spun and right about now the clowns are arriving at the Robarts Arena in beautiful Sarasota and spotting their trunks as America's Largest Professional  (Spot Date) Clown Alley prepares to return for the all-new 2010 edition of the Showfolks Circus!

Showtimes are at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. 

Freerolls always gratefully accepted ; )

OTTO GRIEBLING: with Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

PRINCE PAUL: with Marilyn Monroe at Madison Square Garden

CLOWN ALLEY: Hotarini Construction Gag, Ringling Red Unit (1983/84)

Video courtesy of Nic Beery

SHOWFOLKS CIRCUS 2010: December 11th, 2010 2:00 & 7:00 PM

The Showfolks Circus is at the Robarts Arena in Sarasota, FL tomorrow. This year's Clown Alley includes Jackie Le Claire, Elmo Gibb, Sandy Kozik, Toby Ballantine, Robin Eurich, Barry Phillips, Barry DeChant and Dave & Sherri Sheppard.

I wish I could be there. 

If you are in the area, PLEASE go out and support the Showfolks and send me your pictures and video of the Alley. As always, the Alley gratefully accepts any and all coffee, donuts, water & Gatorade and other snacks so don't be shy ; )

ORLANDO "ORLANDITO" GOMEZ

Orlandito was also at last year's Showfolks Circus.

RYAN & STEVE: The Great American Circus (2010)

What are these kids still talking about during the encores? The clowns, that's what.

CLOWN ALLEY: Bobby Hunt; Breakaway Bike Gag, Ringling Red Unit (1983/84)

Video courtesy of Nic Beery

IN MEMORIAM: Jim Clark

Today marks the second anniversary of the passing of my friend, Jim Clark, one of the finest people that it has ever been my pleasure to know.

In all things, Jim's very thoughtful consideration and impeccable character were evident.

After two years, I am still not yet qualified to properly eulogize him. It is still too fresh, too painful, and nothing that I could say would do him the justice he deserves.

Suffice to say that my family and I continue to miss him terribly each and every day.

JOHN LENNON: Imagine

MY NEW FAVORITE TOY!: Pete Geist's Pie In the Face Gag!

For years one of my favorite strolling props has been the self-inflating whoopie cushion. Well, all that has changed!

I'll try to post video this weekend and show you what I mean but THIS is now my new favorite toy!

JACKSON FAMILY: Circus Roland Busch (1986)

RED INGLE: Melody Masters

NITWITS & BOLTS

The Nitwits, 1966...




The Nitwits, 1974...




Nuts & Bolts, 1985...