Saturday 23 April 2011

Showman and Traveller

Stickman's show is a full on roller-coaster of a show from start to finish.

Chainsaws, bed of nails, sword-swallowing and juggling. 
And of course his legendary devil stick routine.
And of course his hand grenade.

 Something for all ages and all events.
He'll customise his show to your needs and delight you with it's skill.
From that corporate event to that Night Club opening.
Something for everyone both young and old.


A Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far far Away

When I found myself out on the street many years ago photographing the Edinburgh Fringe. i had little knowledge that it would change my life.

The things that change your life are the people you call friends. These travellers, these performers, these thespians of the street and more.

Stickman was one of these people. I'd run into him briefly at parties held for my fringe exhibition. Chatted about photos I'd taken; although never of him. He'd collected a few shots from over the years of performers and friends and these photos now resided in his home in Canada.
In this one conversation he complimented me with one of the most wonderful tag lines ever!

"There are performers who have seen your photos, and want to come to Edinburgh, not because it's the Fringe, not because it's Edinburgh, but to be photographed by you, and you can quote me on that too."

Wow!