In America, a lion raised up above the arena on a platform like this was called a "balloon lion". If I'm not mistaken, when Terrell Jacobs did this on the Ringling Show, sparkler fireworks would shoot out from each corner when it reached it's peak. You may also recall that Gunther did something similar to this with a tiger which was swung back and forth when fully elevated.
Wayne Franzen told me that an ASCAP official once approached him demanding fees for some of the music the show's organist was playing. Wayne replied, "Which tunes are you talking about? I've listened to him for five years and havn't recognized anything yet!"
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In America, a lion raised up above the arena on a platform like this was called a "balloon lion".
If I'm not mistaken, when Terrell Jacobs did this on the Ringling Show, sparkler fireworks would shoot out from each corner when it reached it's peak.
You may also recall that Gunther did something similar to this with a tiger which was swung back and forth when fully elevated.
From Eric:
Circus music trivia: when Gunther and tiger swung back and forth while aloft, the music played was the theme from the TV series "Star Trek."
Does the circus performer have to pay royalties if they use anothers music? Like this "Star Trek"
I believe the producer of the show is usually held liable for royalties.
There are many interesting stories about circus producers vs.BMI and ASCAP
Wayne Franzen told me that an ASCAP official once approached him demanding fees for some of the music the show's organist was playing.
Wayne replied, "Which tunes are you talking about? I've listened to him for five years and havn't recognized anything yet!"
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