Monday, December 16, 2013

GUNTHER! #26

7 comments:

Chic Silber said...


Interesting that it took them 2

elephants to do what Ben did with

only 1 (except we all know that

it wasn't any old elephant)

Chic Silber said...


Is that Buffy holding the target

steady & who is that prominent

spotter taking a style

Chic Silber said...


These might be Siam & Putzi

Chic Silber said...


I sure didn't remember that ring

curb paint scheme

Wade G. Burck said...

Chic,
To each his own, but I always personally liked elephant to elephant as opposed to one elephant. You will note the costume. This was during the "twilight" of his incredible career, when he was having issue with balance due to his illness. It may explain the additional spotters normally not used. The original teeter board elephant Nellie was replaced in I believe 83-84. Given GGW's longevity he seldom had the luxury of using one animal exclusively. The "prominent spotter taking a style" looks like Tyron Taylor.

Wade Burck

Chic Silber said...


Wade please don't take offense to

my abrasive manner as you know I

am an equal opportunuity offender

Although Gunther was an 1 of the

most deservedly recognized folk

of our industry & an incredibly

hard working & charming performer

I happen to know he didn't walk

on water (he walked on the rocks)

Credit where credit is due he

likely was responsible for the

sale of more ducats & show trash

than anyone else ever

Wade G. Burck said...

Chic,
No offense, and I appreciate a good paper hang. Just trying to keep it real.

Wade Burck