Jamie MacVicar joined the Greatest Show on Earth in 1974, a year before I was hired for the same position. From the perspective of personal experience, the advance man nails it! Jamie MacVicar's depiction of a circus promoter's lifestyle, work ethic, tension, stress and glory are insightful and to the point. Many young and enthusiastic men and women have passed thru the Ringing promoter crucible to lead the live event industry in venue, sports and entertainment management. Accuracies aside, The Advance Man is recommended because the arc of the character is rich and you cannot help but connect with the hero on his journey of rise, fall and redemption. This book is destined to make a great movie as the writing is superb and the subject matter is as good as it gets. In reading it I felt my life pass before me as MacVicar describes a young man's journey into a strange and captivating world. |
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Book Review
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Thanks Bill for this Title...I went to Borders to order a copy after seeing this on the Blog today...On a side note..while at Borders I also ordered a copy of Al Stencells new Book which will be released tomorrow, "Circus and Carnival Ballyhoo: Sideshow Freaks, Jabbers and Blade box Queens"....
About the book:
Description: From Lentini the three-legged man and Siamese twins to equipment caravans and big top architects, this captivating collection lifts the striped curtain to reveal the larger-than-life world of circuses, carnivals, and freak shows in post-World War II America. Copious never-before-seen photographs, in-depth historical research, and insightful interviews with former sideshow employees illustrate the development of the circus sideshow, the roles of key groups--the freaks, working acts, managers, talkers--and the importance of the grift.
Thanks again to Bill Powell and Buckles...
Best..
Jim Zajicek
Did Billy Powell get a promotion?
His title was;
VP Marketing (Southern Region)
His boss Jeff Meyers is;
VP Marketing
Not the most accurate account. Should have checked his facts and many parts about me are fiction.
Art Ricker
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