CARNY TOWN

The Balloon Man

Link: The Balloon Man.

This shot was taken at the Central Florida Fair, Orlando back in the 80's.

US and Canada Traveling Carnivals Websites

Link: Carnival Midways - US and Canada Traveling Carnivals Websites -Traveling Carnivals Directory.

Carnival MIdways is a Directory of Traveling Carnivals with Websites

Rookie

Link: Cliffhanger.

That title is a far cry from the truth but he wears it so well :-)

The Merry-Go-Round

Link: Merry-Go-Round.

When I was in high school, my friend Brenda and I went to one of those carnivals in a shopping mall parking lot that unfold overnight out of suitcases. We roamed around admiring the carnival workers with their interesting attire, and rode several rides. After a while we ended up on The Octopus, which spun around at a dizzying speed while its arms flailed about. We were in our own pod at the end of an arm. It was great fun, and the carny operator, feeling magnanimous, shouted out an invitation for us to take another turn for free if we liked. We did like, and we said so with enthusiasm. Here is where I should tell you that I had recently enjoyed a grilled steak, baked potato, and home-grown salad from Dad's garden before embarking for the glitter of the carnival.

The Photo Booth

Link: Cliffhanger.

This is a story about carnies, living and working on the road. It's about a culture of people in America who get less respect than they deserve because of the entertainment industry and other media, who continue to either promote the same shallow stereotypes or sensationalize them, with their own imaginations. They're already sensational. This brief web journal is about them and for them.

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Tunnel Of Laffs

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Tunnel Of Laffs is a fan-based website operated by I-Ride, the International Dark Ride and Fun House Organization. This website is a tribute to the wonderful creativity and imagination that has produced dark ride and fun house attractions all over the world.

List of Carnivals Websites

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List of Carnivals,US Carnivals,Canada Carnivals,Traveling Carnivals

New Site

Link: Carnival City -- Welcome.

Hello Everyone. With the winter of 2006 approaching, I decided to do some work on my website. As I am sure you can tell I have changed the name from Carnival City to Carnival Biz. I think it will go better with the web addr

Quentin

Link: The Carnies.

He was a little embarrassed to have his photo taken at the carousel and not one of the thrill rides he normally works on. My telling him how much I like the carousel, I think, only reinforced how stupid he thinks it is.