Monday, January 24, 2011

November, December, & January 2010 in Review

November through January are typically slow months for the family entertainment business and this year it was no exception. People are focused on family celebrations for the holiday season, many fair and festival committees don't hold meetings just for this very reason. The January weather is not always cooperative and this year most of the country saw the most extreme conditions in many years.


We did attend the Maryland Fair Convention on November 5th & 6th in Ocean City, Maryland and met many new faces which is always a pleasure. The convention was held at the Princess Royale, which was really quite a nice place, lovely room and a fantastic pool if you are ever in the area. I am quite glad we were their in the off season since Ocean City looks like it is quite bustling during the summer. We spend so much time at busy events, peace and quiet is very much appreciated although rare.


On December 4th Lisa Dufresne's Horses, Horses, Horses made their debut of their all new Christmas Show at "Christmasville in Rock Hill". The show was so well attended when room ran out for spectators people were literally climbing trees to get a look. Lisa looked festival in her Christmas red but stealing the show of course were the horses dressed for the season with the Mighty Mites as Santa's reindeer and other horses dressed in Christmas wrapping and "The Grinch".

We said our goodbyes to 2010 and are looking forward to hitting the road and visiting everyone in 2011.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Performer Spotlight - Chris McDaniel





This month we spotlight a performer who was best summed up by David Letterman who said "This is something!"

Chris McDaniel is a one man wild west show, actor, singer, trick roper, bull whip cracker, gun spinner, tomahawk thrower, quick draw artist, knife throwing, musician, whew! Chris has performed at fairs, festivals, corporate events, private parties, theme parks, rodeos, resorts and even the Grand Ole Opry. He has appeared in traveling productions of Annie Get Your Gun and the Will Rogers Follies.

Chris McDaniel holds the World Records for most targets whipped from an assistants hand, 61 targets in 1 minute. And yes, the assistant still has his hand!

Your stage entertainment is not complete until you have hired Chris McDaniel! Currently Chris is enjoying the warm climate working for the winter and spring at a fabulous resort in Mexico. Is is considering offers for summer 2011 and beyond. Chris has affordable rates and can travel easily anywhere in the world!