Fair & Event Entertainment: Recent Episodes
Karen Riedl
Countyfairgrounds, USA - interviews of Entertainers and Performers who participate in Fairs and Festivals.
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interview Jim Cruise - The Spoon Man - about how he got started and what he does.
Countyfairgrounds.net and CoolKay interviews the three members of Circus-Zirkus about what they do and how they got started and where they are performing at coming up. Circus-Zirkus
Countyfairgrounds.net and CoolKay interview Rick Fout - The Balloon Cowboy - We talk about how he got started doing this and why he does it and why he loves it .
Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay podcast Greg Frisbee - where Laughter Takes Flight ! We talk about how he got started and why he continues to do what he is doing. Greg LOVES what he does... he has been oversease to various countries and in all the states...
Coolkay and Countyfairgrounds.net interview Captain Tall Tale - Todd McClain. Captain Tall Tale is an adventurer who brings childlike wonder to audiences of all ages.
The Captain creates meaningful Moments with families through laughter, understanding, and pure imagination.Expect circus tricks, hilarious jokes, interactive songs, and storytelling from the whimsical world of Captain Tall Tale. he is of course a stiltwalker and story teller.
Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay podcast David Beach -If you are interested in hiring him as talent, he’s an ACTOR and a VARIETY ARTIST.
(which is a slightly pretentious word for “PROP COMEDIAN.”)
You can also find a link to his DRUM TEAM - RePercussion.
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interview singer from Nevada Mark De Julio about how he got stated and what he would like to do now.
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interview the band Beyond Destiny out of Texas with Nikki Heath - we talk about how she got started and why she performs and where the band would like to perform
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interview Comedic Magicians Trevor and Lorena about what they do and how they got started and why they do it.
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interviews Joe Turner- Magician and Mentalist about what he does and how he got started and where he has performed. This physics major turned professiona Magician.
Coolkay and Countyfairgrounds.net interviews Jason D. Vaude - The Circus Man
about what he does and how he got started. He is a juggler, and fire eater and comic
and got started from a magic shop ...
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net - interviews Ted Shred ...of Shred Media Group AND Pirates for Hire and Entrepreneur,CEO and Creative Force at Double Dog Dare Events
Coolkay and Countyfairgrounds.net interview Stilt Circus with Star Child about how Star got started and how. We talk about how the shows and acts have developed thru the years and where they perform at. We talk about how she makes costumes and the stock she has. Currently performing in California and Florida .... they really get around.
Coolkay and Countyfairgrounds.net interviews Thomas Theobald of Flippenout - Extreme Trampoline Shows about what they do and how he got started. Thomas takes his show all over the USA and brings everything with him
Coolkay and Countyfairgrounds.net interviews magician Richard Folmer - currently of Florida about what he does and how he got staarted and some of the experiences he has had. Richard has performed all over the world and is currently looking for more bookings
Coolkay and Countyfairgrounds.net interviews Suzanne the Magician from Minnesota. She has performed at the Magic Castle and is currently looking for bookings in Minnesota.
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds interviews Paul Draper - Mentalist and Magician about what he does and how he got started. We also talk about where he has been and where he would like to perform. Paul has done a lot in his career and been all over the world .
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interviews Graham Rogers - Magician from originally New Zealand ..He also does School Assembly programs in the state of Arizona and nearby states. He loves doing the assemblies...Graham also does Foam Parties..... he really really loves doing the school assemblies most. Right now he does a lot in Arizona ... mostly... but nearby states also.
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds interviews physical comedian Henrik Bothe. Physical Comedian and Juggler... about how he got started and his careet traveling the world. He is based out of Oregon now.
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interview The Troubadour - Jeffery Davis out of Washington State. We talk about how he got started and where he would like to perform in the coming year. We talk about how he started playing harmonica as a kid and how his musical aspirations evolved.
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interviews Robert Seutter - True Thomas Storyteller ... ah.....about what he does and why he does it and how he got started.
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interview Magician - Jeff Evans about what he does and how he got started. Jeff does a lot of school shows and county fairs
CoolKay and Countyfairgroun ds.net interview Lynn Frey - Mime - who worked at Seaworld Florida for a long time. We talk about why he likes being a mime and what he is doing now
Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay interview David Anthony - Magician about what he does and how he got started ..David started performing for pay while he was in grade school. Check out his website at David Anthony Magic!
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interview Vikki Green - Ventriloquist about how she got started and why she does this . We talk about diffrent event venues ... and where she has performed and that she is always looking for bookings!
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds interviews Tim Balster of FairShows.Biz about what he does and how he got started doing it. Tim is also a magician which is how he started and still does magic shows of course. Listen to the podcast and hear how he got started doing game shows.
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net inteviews Greg Thompson Entertainer extrraordinaire from Florida about how he got started being an entertainer and why he continues to do this. We talk about all the stuff he does MC, Pirate Entertainer, Sweeny Boys, Game Show Host, and KARAOKE SHOW. He also plays Santa Claus which he loves to do in Florida. He ran and will again The Sunburst Convention.
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interview Magician, and Mentalist and Comic . Steven Knight about what he does and how he got started.
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interviews the Magic of Mark Presley about what he does and why he does it - and how he got started of course . Check out his website at Mark Presley Magic
Coolkay and Countyfairgrounds.net interviews James Knight - mentalist about what he does and why he does this and of course - how he got started. There are not too many mentalists around. James puts on quite the show. Check out his website.
Coolkay and Countyfairgrounds.net interview Gene Cordove, Comedic Ventriloquist about what he does and where and why he does. We also talk about his puppets and where some of them came from
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interview Steve Petra - Ventriloquist and Magician about what he does and how he got started. Steve loves working with kids and the PTA ... lhe puts on a real cool show
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds interviews Doctor Finnegan's Circus with Sean Theroux about what they do and how they got started, Doctor Finnegan’s Circus is a must-see shock show, “The Greatest Show You’ve Never Seen!” They’ve been described as the “Looney Tunes of Sideshow.”
Coolkay interviews magician/mentalist Kent Axell about how he got started and his Las Vegas performances. We talk about how he got started and where he has performed and some about what his show is and what goes on. Kent also does tradeshows. Check out his website Kent Axell, Las Vegas Magician and Mentalist
Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay re-interviews Michael Aslan - Magician for 40 years - about what he is doing now and where he would like to perform. Michael now does a Zoot Suit Magic Show a fun filled show using modern swing music, backdrops, costuming, comedy , audience participation, and of course lots of MAGIC. He would like to perform at tradeshows and fairs and festivals.
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds interview Kevin Stone, Comedic Hypnotist and Hypnotherapist. Check out his website at Kevin Stone - World's Greatest Hypnotist . We talk about how he got started in hypnosis while in college and the unusal happening that propelled him into becoming a comedic hypnotist. Kevin has traveled the world
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interviews Joel Gandelman and Friends about what he does and why he does it. Joel used to be a newspaper reporter and decided he would rather be a v
fynny man ventriolquist instead... he performs at schools, and fairs across the country. He is a grounds act... and does virtual shows also.
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds - interviews the Revival Brothers Band with Jeffrey Frankel about how they got started. They are a tribute Allman Brothers band currently playing in Oregon and Washington State.
Welcome to A Brothers Revival website, where Southern rock reigns supreme! Led by David “Rook” Goldflies, former Allman Brothers Band bassist and one of the driving forces behind the hit single “Black Betty,” our band delivers a powerhouse performance of Allman Brothers classics and original music.
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds interview magician, stiltwalker and robot KidDavie about what he does and why he does it. This robot guy is an actual 68 years old... he loves making kids smile. He started out as a magician and you can check him out on his Facebook page.....he is looking for more bookings this year in any states.... KIDS luv him!!!!
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds interviews Jason Gardner - Escape Artist,,, Magician... and Comedian. We talk about how he got started doing this and why he does this and where he has performed. Check out his website at JasonEscape.com
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds. - interviews Megan McIver, The Bubbleogist about what she does and why she does it. She loves bubbles and entertaining children. This interview talks about how she got started and where she has performed and where she would like to perform. This is a great attraction for children!
Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay interviews Bryan Simpson .... country singer, about what he does and why and how he got started. He has a new album coming out called The Oldest..... he has a rather sleepy mellow voice ... easy listening. His wife is a dog rescuer.... they help a lot of dogs. Check his website for booking information.
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interview Mark Byrne of BalloonGuy.net
- we talk about what he does and how he got started and why he does it. He is also a magician. Mark loves making balloons for kids and has been to China and other places doing this. He is based out of Florida but would love to go other places.
CoolKay interviews John Parker in 2024 about what is new and what Stuntmasters does. This is our second Stuntmaster interview. John has been all over the world with this Stuntmaster group. They do a LOT of shows across the USA every year and are interested in doing more fairs and festivals. They do a lot of school performances also. Check out their website at Stuntmasters.net
- AN NTER-Action Sports EntertainmentAction sports and speaking entertainment with turnkey, hands on engagement; virtual reality simulator, nationwide tours....
CoolyKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interview the childrens entertainer Bri Carbtree and her Silly Circus stage act. Bri - is a unicyclist, magician, juggler - and face painter and plays the ukulele.
Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay interviews Brady Goss, - pianist and singer about how he got started and why he loves it. We talk about where he has been and where he would like to go with his career.
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interview Mickey O' Conner,.... Juggler, Performer, Comedian about what he does and how long he has been doing it and how he got started. He produces live and digital comedy for kids based around a fair. Check out his website at Mickey O - Creative Showman
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interview Glenn Richardson of American Chainsaw Portrait Revival about what he does with a chainsaw and why he does it and how he got started. Glenn carves with a chainsaw portraits in seventeen minutes at Burning Man Festivals
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds interviews - Just 4 Laffs and owner Wesley Newman - (he is out of MInnesota) - lead clown.
Wesley talks about how he got started in clowning and why he stays in it. He loves it when kids eys light up and says its really addicting
Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay interview Larry Hiskett OR as he is more commonly known as Washboard Willy. Willy plays the washboard and is a roving kids entertaner who has performed around the world.
Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay interview Benjamin Jackson Hypnotist Show about his new event- or show he is now marketing to fairs and festivals ... its a Karaoke show ... where audience members can perform on stage. Benjamin has done this at one of the fairs in Florida and it went over real well. In this podcast we discuss it and the fact that it is now available for fairs to book. Benjamin can still be reached on his website at Benjamin Jackson Hypnotist and NOW Karaoke SHOW
Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay interview Lisa Clyde and Kiddle Karoo. - a musical puppet shows and kid's concerts which are a unique combination of live performers and Muppet-style puppets. This Los Angeles-based children's music artist, along with her puppet pals and other costumed character friends, engage and delight children nationwide.
Check out their website at Kiddle Karoo
Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay interview Magician - Mentalist - AND Pianist Kenton Knepper about primarily his piano playing here and how and why he got started doing this. Kenton started playing music when he was 8. He writes his own music and produces his own YouTube videos. He also projects mentalism when he performs and becomes the audience .... he is very intune with the audience during his performance. His music soothes the soul and is totally relaxing. Check out his website at Kenton's Cosmic Music
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds.net interviews the infamous Sword Swallower - Dan Meyer. We talk about how and why he got into this extremely dangerous act that he does. Dan made certain goals for his life when he was 20.... he has attained them..... sigh... not all of us can say that. We talk about what he has done in his life to meet some of those goals AND we of course talk about his sword swallowing AND pulling cars on stage. He does state that this act is extremely dangerous. Check out Dan on his website at Cutting Edge Entertainment . Dan is looking for bookings and we also talk about which states he would like to perform in.
Countyfairgrounds and Coolkay interviews the ONE the ONLY Bruce Gold Comedian - Magician. We talk about how he got started and why he does this. We talk about all the famous people he has worked with and come in contact with. This is Bruce's life. He has been working lately on cruise ships but he also works and performs at the Magic Castle. Check out his current Facebook page..
CoolKay of Countyfairgrounds.net interviews David Mindell - or as he is commonly known Rockin Robin . David sings oldies but goodies and makes people happy and has been doing it for years and years
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds interview Diana Rose.... acrobatic stiltwalker who has a purpose. Diana has down a lot of stuff for a career... we discuss where she is now and her purpose of what she is planning on doing. Check out her website at CircusRose.com
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds interview Frank Thurston a comedic magician.... about what he does and how he got started in this career. We talk about how he has never done anything else for a living and how he got hooked on magic as a child. Frank has performed at a lot of county fairs and the magic castle in California. He also has two grown children... and a wife that works in the medical field.
Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay interviews Jim MacKenzie, comedian about what he does and how he got started. We talk about his career and he he makes suggestions for new and upcoming comedians.
Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay interview David Merlin the Paranormalist about how he got started and how he evolved with his career. David used to be really into rock n roll and wanted to be a muscian... but things in Alabama changed for him because of a friend. David also believes in ghosts. He has pretty much performed all over the world.
Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay interview Corey Ridge - Sword Swallower, Fire Eater and Magician. We talk about how he got started and why he does this. We talk about how he learned and where he has performed and where he would like to. What did Corey do before getting into all of this. And, of course why he continues to do it. Visit his website at: Odd Corey Sword Devil
Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay inteview John Shaw - magician, John currently is preforming in three places in Las Vegas now. He became fascinated by magic when a young child. We talk about his career and some of the places he has performed - and how he showed his mother he could swallow fire when he was younger. John loves magic and this is all has wanted to do for a career. You can reach John Shaw on Instagram
CoolKay of Countyfairgrorunds interviews the entertainer, singer and song writer Mike Schikora. We talk about where he is now and how he got there and what he is doing. Mike says he has an obsession with composing music.... and will be going to Nashville soon to record again. Check Mike out on his Facebook - Mike Schikora url
Check out the Website of Eddie and the Getaway
Eddie and the Getaway podcast interview by CoolKay of Countyfairgrounds.net. We talk about how he got started playing and where and what he would like to accomplish and his move to Nashville.
The Rope Warrior - David Fisher and I (CoolKay of Countyfairgrounds) talk about how he got started in this as a living and what his parents thought of it. We also talk about his family life and his show performances and what else he does besides this. He is also involved in music production as of late
Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay interviews Salsa Steel and Stephanie Gudeman and Bill Harris about how they got started. We talk about each of their entrance in to music and the experiences and intstruments they each play. We talk about why they do this and where they have been. They hae a few websites .... this one tells where they will be performing this year Music And Bands, Live the Music
Podcast interview of Dennis Forel and Balloonacy by Coolkay fo countyfairgrounds.net. We talk about how he got started and why he does this.... and how his act developed thru the years. A;sp we talk about where he has performed and where of course he would like to/ Dennis is a grounds act and a stage act. Check out his website at Balloonacy - Dennis Forel
Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay interview J.D. Platt - out of Oregon and his Flying Dog Show. We talk about how he got started and why he does this - and how he enjoys this. AND of course we talk about his flying dogs. J.D. is definitely a dog lover. Check out his website at K9 Kings
CoolKay of Countyfairgrounds.net interviews Travis Mettler of Cracker Jack and Company out of Ohio.
Travis Mettler is a Comedic Magician. Find Travis on Facebook.
He started as a professional auctioneer.
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds interviews Sam Rezz who got hooked on hula hoops and practiced and practiced and ended up becoming a show producing aerialist who performs at fairs, trade shows and events around the country... Check out her website Sam Rezz Performance Art
Countyfairgrounds and Coolkay interview Steve Rosen of Steve's Fun Balloons about how he got started and why he is a balloon artist... who loves kids. Steve makes all kinds of shapes of balloons at fairs and festivals thru the country AND makes a lot of kids happy.
Countyfairgrounds USA and Coolkay interview Laura Ernst and Kinetic Entertainment about how she got started and wy she does this. She is a busy mom with two little kids. We talk about her hamster ball and juggling and how she started. We also talk about what else she has done career wise. Where is she booked for the upcoming year also.
Countyfairgrounds and Karen ( ah..... CoolKay) interviewed the physical comedian Kenny Ahern yesterday..... learn about how he got started and why and some of his expierences. Kenny is a physical comedian still going strong at age 60 AND lots of lots of events every year.
CoolKay of Countyfairgroundsinterviews Steve Russell and Kobi about their show Circus Science Spectacular. They both started as jugglers and now they do this. Everyone needs Science and they put in a show with science on stage. Is fun and entertaining. This is an interview about how they satrted in this by acccident and talks about where they have performed. Its a very entertaining and educational act at fairs and festivals.
CoolKay = interview of Alex Zerbe - definitely the Zaniac - a one man variety show, he started in high school with Hacky Sack.... and did all kinds of shows and went overseas - he is. juggler, a magician,,,,, but mostly just a Zaniac who does weird things.... he also has a sience show
Countyfairgrounds interviews Matt Baker a comedic stuntman about how he got started and what he does. He got started with Hacky Sac at the age of 17 and did not even finish high school but went on tour sponsored by Snickers.
Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay interview Bruce Manners - a comedic juggler about some of his experiences and how he got started and why he does this for a living
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds interviews Barnyard Racers and Jennifer Gregston about what she does and all the different animals they race. They also do petting zoos
CoolKay interviews Dynamic FX Laser Light Shows and Shane Martz (owner) about what they do and how this company got started. We talk about good and bad experiences. We also discuss how much it costs and where they have been
Countyfairgrounds interviews the clown and statue guy TC Hatter about his career and how he got started and why he does it
CoolKay and Countyfairgrounds interviews Dale Jones the One Armed Juggler about his career and some of his interesting experiences. We also talk about his new book coming out
Coolkay of Countyfairgrounds interviews John Bloom of Grand Illusions and the DinosaurXperience about his life and all the things he has done, Magician, Disc Jockey, Truck Driver, father, - and his presidential driving
Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay interview Pippi the Montana Clown - her real name is Jeanne Thomas - about how she got started and why she does what she does and a lot of her experiences.
Countyfairgrounds interview Chris Mabrey Comedic Hypnotist about he got started and why he does this and his degrees and how he likes to help people
DOO-Wah Riders interview with CoolKay of Countyfairgrounds and Kenny Lee Benson of the Band Leader. we talk about how the band started and interesting experiences. Also about what is coming up in the future
CoolKay of Countyfairgrounds interviews Victor Kent of the Kent Family Circus about all they do and some of their experiences. Magic Fire-Eating and Robots
Countyfairgrounds interviews, Kyle Groves, the Colorado Magician, of The Party People from Pueblo, Colorado about how he got started and why he does this.
CoolKay of Countyfairgrounds interviews Jamey Mossengren - the Unicycling Unicorn. He rides a 12 foot unicycle, does comedy and all kids of tricks.
CoolKay of Countyfairgrounds interviews Chef Scott Landry about how he got started being a comedic chef show and where he has been.
CoolKay of Countyfairgrounds interviews Benjamin Jackson a online stage performing hypnotist and comedian about how he got started and his audio hypnosis file.
Countyfairgrounds interviews Mark Hayward, Yo-yoer, Juggler and Comedian about how he got started and how he learned to juggle and be a comedian and some of the experiences he has had
Mike Walker interview by Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay. Mike Walker, Singer and Impressionist about how he got started (at the age of five - impersonating Elvis Presley) and Honey Do and his various singing impersonating talents.
Countyfairgounds and CoolKay interviews Michael Mezmer about his Hypnosis and Magic acts and how and why he got started, what he has done an where he has been.
CoolKay of Countyfairgrounds interviews Lanky the Clown about how he got started and the different places in the world he has performed and how he got there. He has also taught at a Junior College! Lanky has gotten around!
Countyfairgrounds and CoolKay talk to comedian, juggler and the One Man Band Eric Haines about how and why he got started and some of his experiences thru the years.
Countyfairgrounds interviews Corrie Swallow a comedic hypnotist about how he got started and why he does this and where he learned to do it
Countyfairgrounds interviews Jack Spareribs , Pirate (um.. also known as Ace Miles) about his career and being a pirate and his Monkey Maynard! (who is probably more famous then him!) About how he got started and where he has performed and where he still performs
Comedic Magician Hypnotist interview of Jeff Martin by Countyfairgrounds. We talk about some of his best experiences and worst and how he got to be a hypnotist . He also has advice for new fair performers
Countyfairgrounds interviews Marcus Wilson - a funny man who does tricks - comedian and juggler. Marcus does a stage comedy show and makes people laugh
Countyfairgrounds interviews Bill Coleman about the amazing Bubble Tower. We talk about how he got started and where the idea came from and shows he has done and experiences he has had.
Countyfairgrounds interviews Michael Griffin, Escape Artist about how he got started doing this and why he does and close calls he has had doing this as a career.
Countyfairgrounds interviews Jeremy Telford of Balloon guy entertainment, Jeremy makes Balloon Sculptures at Fairs and events for a living. He has been in a few countries too and made the worlds record for a balloon dog!
Countyfairgrounds interviews Alan Sands a comedic Magician about how he got started and what he does. He has been an entertainer for a long time and had a very interesting childhood - Alan has performed overseas too. We talk about his show and what he needs to be booked - maybe a dog?
Countyfairgrounds interviews Corsets and Cuties and Lady Jaimz Dillman about what they do and why they do it. They have an upcoming Christmas event coming up on the 28th of the month.
Countyfairgrounds interviews Charlie the Clown - who has a fascinating history - he is a clown, juggler, face-painter and a stiltwalker. Charlie has done amazing things and now he does birthday parties and stiltwalking mainly
Countyfairgrounds interviews John Parker of Stuntmasters - Inter-Action Sports Entertainment - they feature - best action sports stars, speakers, athletes, entertainers. Their shows have a lot of action.
Countyfairgrounds presents Hypnotist Tammy Barton. We talk about her family and how she got started doing stage hypnosis. She has performed all around the country. She talks about her best and worst experiences and where she has performed.
Countyfairgrounds interviews Comedian Greg Warren - who has a special on Amazon Prime - "Where the Field corn Grows" - Greg really wants to do county fairs - and has an interest in farmers.
Countyfairgrounds presents Marty Davis and his special blend of Americana with Legends of the Pioneers. This is an interview about Marty and his musical experiences and things he has done in his career, and people he has met and where he has played
Countyfairgrounds presents Brady Ramsey, Over The Top Magic, Brady does fairs and festivals and Birthday parties and corporate events, He is also a ballon twisting artist and a very good Mentalist. He has been into Magic for seven years and gives a great stage show of 45 minutes
Mark Comley Magician - Mark is a Full Time Professional Magician and entertainer Performing in Hundreds of Shows Each Year! He brings fun for all ages and also a lot of experience. Some county fairs have had his shows for 15 years running
Countyfairgrounds presents - Charlie Cook's Racing Pigs have been around for awhile. He currently uses Pot Belly pigs. Charlie has been racing pigs for a long time. His mother started with the California State Fair. His father had a hog farm .
Countyfairgrounds presents Comedic Hypnotist Kerry Sharp - has been involved in Hypnotic shows for a long time - His shows are about an hour long in which he ask for volunteers from the audience and has them do all kinds of things . He has always loved comedy and so his shows have a comedic twist. He also does therapeutic hypnosis.
Countyfairgrounds presents Dr. Steven L. Snyder - The Tax magician - Steven has been a professional magician who loves to work on taxes . He also has several really good pointers for entertainers. This is a great listen,. He also has several books he has published that you can order.
Countyfairgrounds presents -Kansas City Caricatures which came about because of the pandemic - Mike Van De Carr was/is a performing comedic magician who always wanted to be an artist. When the fairs canceled his bookings he had to make money so he started to do caricatures
Countyfairgrounds presents Christian Strutz is a newly graduated singer/guitarist/songwriter who just graduated this year from high school in Wisconsin and wrote a song about graduating during the pandemic that he has put up for sale to donate the funds to help people. He wants a career in performing and writing music.
Heidi Herriott is a world renowned performing artist, show producer, horse trainer, clinician, consultant, and star of the “Heidi Herriott Presents HorseTrix” TV series. This interview is presented by Countyfairgrounds
A six member band of brothers and two twin sisters, Bluegrass band - out of Tennessee. Their mother offered them the opportunity to learn music and this they have done very well. Winners of the 2019 SPBGMA - International Band Championship!!! Music is their life. They would love to play at the Grand Old Opry
Countyfairgrounds presents America's Funniest Cowgirl - Karen Quest - She is a grounds act and does all kinds of rope tricks - You can find her on GiddyUp Productions - and on Facebook - She likes to do county and state fairs.
Countyfairgrounds interviews Swartz's Mid-America Entertainment Booking agency and Shaun Swartz out of Pennsylvania - We talk about COVID and how he got started in the business and what he does as an agency to help entertainers.
Wall of Death Thrill Show , same Thrill Show that your Grandparents took your Parents to see on the Carnival when they were kids! We use Antique Indian Motorcycles, Vintage Harley Davidsons and Racing Go Karts, just as have been being used in Wall of Death Shows for 100 years!
Countyfairgrounds presents Louie Foxx, Master Magician - One-Man Side Show. Louie has been doing magic since he was 14 years old and never done anything else. He also is a World Guiness Book Record holder for his bubble trick.
Countyfairgrounds interviewed Gail Mirabella of thedynamodogs.com - about her dogs and how she trains them and where they come from. We talked about the show and vet bills and food supplies. We also talked about how long it takes to train a dog - and their names and how she remembers them all
Countyfairgrounds presents Cirque Adventure with Timothy McCandlass - we talk about how he got started into being a circus hi flying act. Tim does this with his wife and four children and they put on various themed shows at fairs and festivals as a grounds act.
Countyfairgrounds presents the Comedic Magician Dan Paulus. Who said magic had to be boring? Dan makes a comedic act and does some great stuff. Hel loves making the audience laugh. Dan pursued his dream of being a magician since he was in college where he was studying to being a teacher. He says everyone should pursue their dreams. .
Will Weiner , CCEO presents the World's Best Extreme Pogo entertainment . Their mission is to launch people into the world of extreme pogo. They also hold several World Guinness Book titles as well as put on shows at State Fairs and Basket Ball games.
Countyfairgrounds presents Texas Trick Riders interview with Austin Anderson about they got started and covering some of the things they do and the shows they perform at. We also cover what accommodations they need to perform at State and County Fairs and Rodeo events
Countyfairgrounds interviews Thomas Nealeigh - Founder and Director of FreakShow Deluxe out of Hollywood. - Its a carnival style Freak Show with a LOT of humor, and fire eaters, nail bed layers and sword swallowers.
Looking for a dynamic entertainer for your event or festival?! Look no further! "The Ambassador or Rock 'n Soul", Billy Buchanan, is at your service! His nonstop, no holds barred shows are an authenic, jawdropping homage to The Pioneers, Buchanan channels soul greats like Ray Charles, The Drifters, Sam Cooke, James Brown, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Stax icons, Motown superstars, and many more with ease.
Interview with Michelangelo Noc - owner of the marvelous Nerveless Nocks - who are among the most respected aerial stunt artists in the world today. they do Sensational Sky-High Swaypoles!,, The Skykings Skycycle!, and Nock the Clown a Slap Stick Artist... among other thrilling events.
Countyfairgrounds presents an Interview with Greg Thompson of My Mason Dixon Life - Public Speaker and Humorist - Who is JUST about Famous - Guitar Player and also a member of the Sweeney Boys Family Band
Cale Moon captivates crowds across America with his intoxicating vocals & magnetic personality. He combines a high energy performance with laid-back style, customized for every crowd. He is country western music at its best! The idea is to make people happy - AND this he certainly does!
Performs a comedy juggling, rope walking show often with a bit of magic. Judged to be the best street performer in Boston 2013 and awarded $10,000 by Penn Jillette for High Noon Entertainment and the Travel Channel.
Michael Aslan has been a magician for over forty years doing all kinds of shows and fairs and festivals . In this interview we discuss some of his past experiences and also we talk about Dr. A's Medicine Show
Mr. David has been pig racing for 25 years - he started by racing skunks! He also races daschunds which he says are a lot harder to train - His dogs are also his house dogs . At a show he does five shows a day.
The Colorado Magician - Old Time Magical Medicine show complete with Magic, Comedy and Hilarious Fun for the Entire Family.
He’s the man with an EAR for CORNy jokes! It’s the Fantastic Farmer Phil!
Farmer Phil travels the country to rave reviews entertaining and educating children and adults at fairs and festivals. Phil’s COMEDY performance is packed with MAGIC, JUGGLING, audience participation, and AG education.
Cliff Sprenger, A Man for All Seasons is a walking tree - and has been for 24 years. Here we talk about what he has done and how is planning on becoming the man behind the curtain and shedding his 85 pound costume. Cliff has been all over the world in his act.
Eric E. is a dynamic performer with a unique ability to engage his audience and make them feel personally involved. With only an acoustic guitar and a clear tenor voice, he performs songs that are remembered and loved by listeners of all ages, as well as penetrating original numbers
This is a one of a kind show of music with comedy playing instruments Marc has created. His repertoire aims at songs every age should recognize covering the 60’s thru to today with a mix of Rock, Country, Pop and more. With improv comedic antics, no two shows are alike which maybe is why Marc has been performing yearly at many fairs since the inception of his One Man Band.
Interview with Shad Petersan, Respiratory Therapist - whose "other" job is playing with gravity - a motorcycle thrill stunt show of thirty minutes - he has done several events and is looking to book more.
Comedic Magician Mike Van De Carr, - tells how and why he got started in being a magician. He use d to do Renaissance Festivals and now does State and County Fairs. He is a grounds act macgician who tells a lot of jokes and also plays the guitar and sings.
Shawn is a 34 year dad and a human Cannonball , who does approximately 400 shows a year. He has two boys m one nine and one five who are following in his footsteps - and a wife who does a high wire act. They have done a lot of circus events and a lot of county and state fairs. Shawn also has a full recording studio which has the capability to write, record, and produce music for your next event. SO he is a man of many talents!
DNA Entertainment - are living statues that you and the kids can paint at fairs , festivals, and events. This is something different and a lot of fun for children. They carry washable paints - and everyone gets to paint them . This company also does Kite Races and Stiltwalking too.
The Bubble Tower is a wonderful thing - WHO does not like bubbles - .What this does is blow lots and lots of bubbles into the air . The tower is solar powered and can also be used at night. There is a child in all of us and the bubble tower brings it out - fro a two year old to a grandmother - everyone has fun. Secure the Bubble Tower for your next event.
This is an interview with Lilli Erickson - owner of Lillipop.met and lots of lots of stiltwalkers. - We talk about how she got started with the stiltwalking business and her background and some of te other things she has done. Stiltwalkers are just plain fun. She tells about some of the experiences she [...]
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Rickles an Pickles is a comedy juggling and magic team of Rick Wellington and tommEE pickles. Known for great shows and huge audiences.
Rickles and Pickles have a forty minute show. They are a professional performing magician and a fire throwing juggling act. They talk about how they open and close their act which is a bit different. They travel all around the country doing their act . They have a forty minute act – that starts with a trunk being pulled in and our magician, Tommy Pickles – opens the lid of the trunk and out pops a bunny -,who is then told – to start juggling. At the end of the act they switch places in the bunny costume and trunk. Check them out on their Facebook page!
Rebecca Day and her sister Jen Day Thompson make up a swampy feeling band called “The Crazy Daysies”. They are an acoustic based country music group out of Jacksonville, Florida. Both of the sisters write music. They also feature a percussionist Beau Littles when called for. Rebecca is a full time musician and also performs solo.
JJ at one of his "better" moments. I had the privilege of interviewing rodeo clown JJ Harrison this year at the Denver National PRCA Rodeo in January. JJ has a lot of energy. He came to being a clown from being a school teacher - a thing which also requires a lot [...]
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