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rossmacrae Inner circle Arlington, Virginia 2477 Posts |
This guy really got around - not only because of his own longevity, but because he sold his act and props to at least one other performer.
If you think Sylvester the Jester is anything new, watch A. Robins' character ATHE BANANA MAN (maybe you remember seeing him on CAPTAIN KANGAROO). If you don't get at least one good idea from him, you're not watching. The first link is directly to a Youtube video: Click Here The next two are to videos with background info from the wonderful website of cartoon writer Mark Evanier: VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 STAY WITH 'EM, things back then moved a bit slower. |
Circus Bambouk Loyal user Tempe, AZ 256 Posts |
If you enjoy videos like this, check out Patrick Cashin's photo/video/history blog http://www.clownalley.net
He has posted a number of Banana Man videos in recent weeks. Best wishes, Brian |
Bill Nuvo Inner circle 3094 Posts or 2742 Posts |
Thanks, Brian and Ross. Great videos!
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Southwest Sam New user Indiana 59 Posts |
I just saw this video the other day (someone had it on myspace) and the first thought I had was Sylvester the Jester.
We can all learn a lot and get influence from past entertainers and build on our own technique. Many of those comedic performers of past did not have books to learn from and writers to provide their material and they set the foundation for all of us to build on and become better at what we do. It's there. If we just do a little research, we're sure to find it. Thanks Ross. ~SAM
Now performing as...
-Suitcase Sam & his Ukulele Music ~ Comedy ~ Magic www.facebook.com/SuitcaseSam |
AndyComic Loyal user 211 Posts |
Wow , fantastic stuff.
Andy |
wally Inner circle 1830 Posts |
Iam thinking of adding a charlie chaplin comedy routine to my family shows, any ideas for skits anyone. magicwalsh@gmail.com
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daffydoug Eternal Order Look mom! I've got 14077 Posts |
From an old baby boomer who LOVED this guy when I was a kid (back then he was MAGIC) thanks!
The difficult must become easy, the easy beautiful and the beautiful magical.
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Brian S. Tanner Regular user 161 Posts |
I'm sorry to say that this is the first time I've ever seen this. My gosh that was absolutely amazing ! What a performer that man was. I'm practically sppechless !!!
Judge:How do you plead?
<BR>Defendant:I plead insanity. <BR>Judge:Insanity? <BR>Defendant:Yep. I'm just crazy about that stuff! |
Robert Kohler Special user Fayetteville, Arkansas 520 Posts |
And the barely-visible makeup! The restraint is as fascinating as the overt......
We judge ourselves by our intentions - others judge us by our actions.....
<BR> <BR>B. Wilson |
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