“Leading people happily astray,” is how Oleszko described her duty as an artist. “A master of disguise and puns, Oleszko is at once the puppet and the puppet master, concocting performances that…
Vaudevisuals Bookshelf – “Extra WeeGee”
No photographer came close to capturing the sensations, scandals, and catastrophes of 1930s and ’40s New York like Weegee (Arthur Fellig – 1899–1968). His striking images—captured through his uncanny ability to be…
Happy Birthday – Francis Brunn – November 15
Francis Brunn – Studio Shots I photographed Francis in the studio and rehearsing on many occasions over a 10 year period and will eventually put together an album of my images. These…
Vaudevisuals interview with Thom Wall – Juggler
Thom Wall was coming to Brooklyn in between gigs and I got a chance to interview him. He is currently performing with Cirque du Soleil show ‘Totem’. Here is Thom’s personal site…
Johnny Fox – ‘Freakatorium’ Auction
This is an amazing collection of popular culture ‘Americana’ artifacts. Here are a few items of interest to those folks who admire sideshow. This Saturday the auction happens. You can bid online!…
The Clown Conservatory in San Francisco
If someone ask you ‘what is the best way to becoming a professional clown’ you might have to think about it for awhile. THE CLOWN CONSERVATORY! Ringling Bros clown Paul Jerome. “Circus Center’s…
‘The Resistible Rise of JR Brinkley’ – United Theater Company No. 61
Written and directed by Edward Einhorn The true story of a 1920’s con man (JR Brinkley) who made a fortune selling his impotence cure: surgically implanted goat testicles. He then became a…
“A Clown in Our Town” – A Tribute Book to Rob Torres
Rob Torres Book: “A Clown in Our Town” Rob Torres was one of the funniest and most professional clowns in the world. Having performed in over 80 countries throughout his life, he…
The Clown UnMasked Series – A Comprehensive List 2010 – 2016
The Clown UnMasked In 2010 I had a concept in my head one day that I should photograph my favorite subjects (Clowns) without their performance costume and makeup and match it with…
Vaudevisuals interview with Mark Gindick & Adam Kuchler
Vaudevisuals’ Karen Jenson sat down with Big Apple Circus clowns Mark Gindick and Adam Kuchler to hear what they had to say about ‘clowning’ and where they got their start. More about…