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Todd Robbins V.I.P. New York 2922 Posts |
101 years ago today the original Human Blockhead was born.
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dave_matkin Inner circle 4522 Posts |
We should all give three bangs on our nails to him!
Todd do you know how he discoverd the "act"? any good books I could read? |
Freak Prodigy Inner circle NYC & LA 1805 Posts |
Melvin was a prize fighter in his early years, with a perfect KO record, he never won a match.
His nose was broken several times, and required surgery, he was amazed at how the doctors could shove things in his nose so far, and not hit anything... he started toying with it, and Melvin's version of the stunt was born! Oh, and the fact that the doctors removed a bunch of bone in his sinuses, he could use the biggest spikes in the business. Brett. I'm sure if I'm missing anything, Todd would be more than happy to add. Happy Birthday Melvin!
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The Feegee Mermaid Loyal user 203 Posts |
Happy birthday to Melvin! Pretty much everyone in sideshow today does his act.
~Feegee blockhead |
Doug Higley 1942 - 2022 7152 Posts |
I hammered a nail in a Mermaid head I'm working on in celebration.
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Freak Prodigy Inner circle NYC & LA 1805 Posts |
Haa haa!
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T-RAY Inner circle 1539 Posts |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELVIN!!!!
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Danny Borneo Special user 722 Posts |
Happy belated birthday to Melvin! You are truly missed.
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DonDriver Inner circle 1790 Posts |
I met Melvin twice when he was out with Whitty Sutton on the James E Strates show...lucky me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgyxLA5vUDo&feature=related Isn't that so neat...a beautiful sight. Don |
Todd Robbins V.I.P. New York 2922 Posts |
And that reminds me, there is no better way to celebrate Melvin's birthday than by buying a copy of Don's Jam Auction DVDs. They are available at dondriver.com.
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Doug Higley 1942 - 2022 7152 Posts |
Haha. Indefatigable.
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Danny Borneo Special user 722 Posts |
Curl up with your favorite nail, a nice stiff drink (maybe a screwdriver or a rusty nail ...insert rimshot) and watch Don's dvd.
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keithmagic Veteran user 375 Posts |
Speaking of THE MAN...
Does anyone have any footage or write-ups of Melvin's linking ring routine? Keith
Author of "The Festival Entertainer" The Professional Entertainer's Guide to Booking and Working Outdoor Fairs, Festivals, and Events.
Available at http://www.howtobookfestivals.com |
Todd Robbins V.I.P. New York 2922 Posts |
Melvin ran though it for me, but I don't know if I have footage of him doing it.
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Danny Borneo Special user 722 Posts |
Todd I know there is the one bit of footage you have of him doing the dice routine that is amazing. Do you have any plans of maybe digitizing that and posting it?
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Michael K Loyal user Hazleton, PA 249 Posts |
I mention him in my blockhead routine. Sorry that I didn't get the chance to meet him, but happy that I can carry on tradition.
P.S. Todd I took your advice and got Don's DVDs. Watched the "Building the tip" and "Svengali", waiting for the Jam. Very happy that Don has shared this information. While I doubt that I'll be pitching Svengali decks (unless I get tired working for the Library AND Homebrew runs dry due to neo-prohibitionists) it was not only great to watch the master at work, but I did learn some wonderful, wonderful things. Michael Professor Ackult http://www.simplyhomebrew.com/sideshow |
DonDriver Inner circle 1790 Posts |
Thanks Michael glade you liked them.The Jam Auction DVD will go priority mail to you tomorrow.
Don |
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