Jan 1, 1980: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom
Very Merry Christmas Parade - FL
With Bruce Pfeffer (The Wimbledon Brothers).
Jan 1, 1980: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Tomorrowland - FL
With Bruce Pfeffer (The Wimbledon Brothers).
Jan, 1980: grade school assembly (name unknown) - Tampa, FL
With Bruce Pfeffer (The Wimbledon Brothers).
Jan, 1980: Governors Square Mall - Tallahassee, FL
16 shows in 4 days - with Bruce Pfeffer (The Wimbledon Brothers).
Jan, 1980: Neddie Sumners Talk Show - Channel 27 - Tallahassee,
FL
With Bruce Pfeffer (The Wimbledon Brothers). Did live performance, sat for an interview,
then knocked a pen out of Neddie Sumners' mouth while passing 6 tennis racquets around
her.
Jan, 1980: Nichols Alley Circus Disco - Tallahassee, FL
2 shows - with Bruce Pfeffer (The Wimbledon Brothers).
Jan 10, 1980: Harris Grade School - Decatur, IL
With Greg Grimstad (The Martini Brothers).
Feb, 1980: Westminster Presbyterian Church - Decatur, IL
With Greg Grimstad (The Martini Brothers).
Feb, 1980: First Christian Church - Blue Mound, IL
With Greg Grimstad (The Martini Brothers).
Feb, 1980: Gamma Phi Circus - Illinois State University vs
Loyola Basketball Halftime - Horton Fieldhouse - Normal, IL
With John Burns, Greg Grimstad, Pete Schulte, Gerry Berg, Deb Becker, Dan Thomas, Bruce
Turner.
Feb, 1980: elementary school assembly - Normal, IL
With Greg Grimstad (The Martini Brothers).
Feb, 1980: Gamma Phi Circus - Fairbury High School - Fairbury,
IL
With John Burns, Greg Grimstad, Pete Schulte (The Gamma Phi Jugglers).
Mar, 1980: Fairbury Downtown Auction Center - Fairbury, IL
With Pete Schulte. The day of the road show, Pete and I went downtown to promote the Gamma
Phi Circus show at an outdoor market area. Lots of 6-foot unicycle riding and juggling
performances.
Mar 29, 1980: Gamma Phi Circus Road Show - Fairbury High School
- Fairbury, IL
With John Burns, Greg Grimstad, Pete Schulte, Dan Thomas, Deb Becker, Gerry Berg, Bruce
Turner, Dan Martinez, Harry McKee. John Burns & I also did 2 performances during
pre-show.
Apr, 1980: TV 10 News - Normal, IL
TV Interview
Apr, 1980: Channel 25 News - Bloomington, IL
TV Interview
Apr 9, 1980: Bozo's Circus - WGN Studios - Chicago, IL
With John Burns, Greg Grimstad, Pete Schulte (The Gamma Phi Jugglers).
Apr 18 & 19, 1980: Gamma Phi Circus Home Shows - Illinois
State University Horton Fieldhouse - Normal, IL
2 shows in 2 days - same jugglers as the road show except Brian Smith filled in for Dan
Martinez on the first night. John Burns & I also did 2 performances during pre-show. Members of the 1980 Gamma Phi Circus: Director Jerry Polacek, Assistant
Director William Jaeger, Al Gimbut, Alice Tate, Amy Ashley, Andre Kohnke, Barry Shultz,
Bev Collins, Bob Jehli, Brian Martenson, Brian Smith, Bruce Turner, Bryan Pelikan, Carol
Stokowski, Carrie Dexter, Caryn Burke, Cecile Dorneden, Chad Wilson, Chuck Musgray, Clare
Bayless, Craig Lancaster, Dan Berg, Dan Martinez, Dan Thomas, Dana Thompson, Deb Dowling,
Diane Russo, Donna Schumacher, Doug Kountz, Gerry Berg, Greg Moreland, Greg Schramer, Eric
Liva, Glen McGuire (Ringmaster), Greg Grimstad, Gwen Kaliher, Harry McGee, Jean
Offenbecher, Jeannette Quevedo, Jill Myers, Jim Johnson, Jo Ann Godfrey, Joanne Goldman,
John Burns, Jojo Quevedo, Joyce Grube, Julie Collier, Julie Noffsinger, Keith Carter, Ken
Lovett, Kurt Pruitt, Linda Buddenbaum, Linda DeWispelaere, Lisa Piemonte, Lore Karp, Lori
McCullough, Lyn Pacheco, Lynne Dillow, Lynne Hurst Smith, Margie Skandera, Mark Welch,
Marty Bos, Mary Schoepke, Megan McMullan, Mike Griffin, Mike Moran, Mike Takaki, Mike
Jung, Mike Paisley, Mike Whately, Nancy Meingasner, Nancy Meyers, Pam Kruger, Pete
Schulte, Sandy Stafford, Sharon Bona, Sue Adams, Sue Ertel, Sue Fischer, Sue Johnson, Tim
O'Brien, Todd Westby, Tom Piccirilli, Vicki Collins
May, 1980: TV 10 News - Normal, IL
TV News Story / video coverage
May, 1980: Club Med - Honolulu, Hawaii
Bruce Pfeffer solo, 2 shows a day for a month. We received an offer for "The
Wimbledon Brothers" to perform and teach juggling lessons at Club Med for a month. I
declined in order to finish my college final exams and to graduate. Bruce made the trip by
himself.
May, 1980: Illinois State University Summerfest - I.S.U. Quad -
Normal, IL
With some of the Gamma Phi Jugglers. I also passed 6 balls with Cindy Frankel.
May, 1980: Performance for Jim & Sue Johnson's Gymnastics
classes - Normal, IL
Solo.
Jun, 1980: Normal Juggling Club - Normal, IL
With Bruce Pfeffer (The Wimbledon Brothers) - performance for the juggling club members.
Jun, 1980: Video Interview for a Gamma Phi Circus Documentary -
Illinois State University Quad - Normal, IL
Solo.
Jun, 1980: Jubilee Days Celebration - Lake of the Ozarks -
Warsaw, MO
2 stage shows and 1 parade in 3 days - with John Burns, Pete Schulte, Greg Grimstad (The
Gamma Phi Jugglers).
Jun, 1980: Westminster Presbyterian Church - Decatur, IL
With Greg Grimstad (The Martini Brothers). This performance is my family's favorite.
Halfway through the show, I wiped the perspiration off my face with a soot-covered
fire-torch towel. I then continued with a completely soot-covered black face. I was
wondering why everyone was laughing and enjoying the show so much, especially my mom,
sister, and nephew. And it just HAD to all be caught on video, too?!!
Jun, 1980: Gamma Phi Circus Documentary - TV 10 - Normal, IL
Interviews plus the juggling act from the April Gamma Phi Circus Home Show.
Jul 4, 1980: Cooksville July 4th Celebration - Cooksville, IL
1 parade and 2 stage show performances - solo.
Jul, 1980: Special Olympics - Normal, IL
With John Burns, Greg Grimstad, Pete Schulte (The Gamma Phi Jugglers). This performance
was covered by a local television crew because of our plans to compete in the
International Jugglers Association Team Competitions the following week.
Jul, 1980: West Acres Mall - Fargo, ND
With John Burns, Greg Grimstad, Pete Schulte (The Gamma Phi Jugglers), and other IJA
members.
Jul, 1980: International Jugglers Association
Team Competitions - Fargo, ND
Second Place (with John Burns, Greg Grimstad, Pete Schulte - The Gamma Phi Jugglers). This
performance was filmed for the network TV show "Games People Play".
Jul, 1980: International Jugglers Association Public Show -
Fargo, ND
With John Burns, Greg Grimstad, Pete Schulte (The Gamma Phi Jugglers).
Jul, 1980: International Jugglers Association Joggling
Competitions - Fargo, ND
Second place in the 1 mile running while juggling event - time: 5:33.
Jul, 1980: International Jugglers Association Big Toss Up -
Fargo, ND
Group photo shot for Life magazine.
Jul, 1980: Illinois State University Child Care Center - Turner
Hall - Normal, IL
With Greg Grimstad (The Martini Brothers).
Aug, 1980: Ghetto Yacht Club - Door County, WI
With Greg Grimstad (The Martini Brothers).
Aug, 1980: outdoor party in apple orchard - Door County, WI
Performed multiple 3-torch routines for a very large crowd during a night-time Door County
party.
Aug 16, 1980: Circus Tivoli tour offer - Canada
With Bruce Pfeffer (The Wimbledon Brothers). Received an offer from Stacey-Garrard
Entertainment Agency in England to tour Canada for 28 weeks with the european Circus
Tivoli from April to October of 1981, with a tour of europe to follow after that. This
contact was made by the juggling archivist Karl-Heinz Ziethen in Germany, who had included
photos of us in his book "4,000 Years of Juggling" at the beginning of this
year. I turned down the offer to help start up a new computer software development company.
Oct, 1980: Gamma Phi Circus - Illinois State University
Homecoming Parade - Normal, IL
Included a solo performance for Presidential Candidate Ronald Reagan.
Fall, 1980: Gamma Phi Circus outdoor exhibition - Normal, IL
With John Burns, Greg Grimstad, Pete Schulte (The Gamma Phi Jugglers).
Fall, 1980: Ewing Castle Renessaince Festival - Bloomington, IL
Solo
Fall, 1980: Games People Play - network TV show
The story aired that was filmed in July at the I.J.A. convention in Fargo, ND.
Nov 22, 1980: Gamma Phi All Star Circus - Limestone High School
- Peoria, IL
With Gerry Berg, John Burns, Greg Schremer, Bruce Turner, Jan Vasilou, Chuck
Hutinger.
Dec, 1980: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Very Merry Christmas
Parade - FL
20 parades in 12 days - with Bruce Pfeffer (The Wimbledon Brothers).
Dec 31, 1980: Walt Disney World New Year's Eve Countdown -
Cinderella Castle Stage - FL
With Bruce Pfeffer - while juggling 6 clubs and standing on Bruce's shoulder, Bruce &
I led the procession for Cinderella's Ball onto the castle stage (Bruce walking with me
standing on his shoulders). This was during the countdown to New Year's Eve for
92,000 attendants and nationally televised.
Jan 1, 1981: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Very Merry
Christmas Parade - FL
2 parades - with Bruce Pfeffer (The Wimbledon Brothers).
Mar 28 & 29, 1981: Gamma Phi Circus Home Shows - Illinois
State University Horton Fieldhouse - Normal, IL
2 shows in 2 days - small part as an audience volunteer in Gerry Berg's juggling clown
skit. Members of the 1981 Gamma Phi Circus: Director William Jaeger, Assistant
Director Bruce Beiersdorf, Alice Tate, Amy Ashley, Andrea Kohnke, Bev Collins, Brian
Martenson, Brian Smith, Bruce Turner, Bruce Zanca (Ringmaster), Bryan Pelikan, Carol
Stokowski, Caryn Burke, Cec Dorneden, Chad Wilson, Chris Fallon, Chuck Musgray, Cindy
Braun, Clare Bayless, Craig Lancaster, Dan Gibson, Dan Martinez, Dan Thomas, Darby
Flessner, Deb Becker, Deb Smith, Derek Winn, Diane Cristman, Diane Russo, Donna
Schumacher, Donna Zoros, Doug Kountz, Eric Liva, Gerry Berg, Greg Moreland, Greg Schramer,
Gwen Kaliher, Hane Gass, Jan Kiesewetter, Jean Offenbecher, Jim Scahill, Joe Bentley, John
Aber, Joyce Grube, Julie Collier, Julie Noffsinger, Ken Lovett, Kevin Heid, Kurt Pruitt,
LaNita Tharp, Linda Bute, Lori McCullough, Lyn Pacheco, Lynne Dillow, Marianne Wildmann,
Mark Mickelson, Marty Bos, Mary Michuda, Mary Starosta, Megan McMullan, Mike Griffen, Mike
Jung, Mike Paisley, Mike Takaki, Nancy Meingasner, Paul Watkiss, Renee Caneva, Roger
Burton, Sandy Stafford, Steve Borkan, Steve Huchendorf, Sue Adams, Tim O'Brien, Tim Von
Ebers, Vicki Collins
Apr, 1981: Bozo's Circus - WGN Studios -
Chicago, IL
With Gerry Berg, Deb Becker, Bruce Turner, Dan Martinez, Brian Smith.
1981: Warren & Genevieve Berg's 35th Wedding
Anniversary - Kansas City, MO
With Gerry Berg.
May 12, 1981: Oakdale School - Normal, IL
Solo.
Jun, 1981: Jubilee Days Celebration - Lake of the Ozarks -
Warsaw, MO
2 stage shows and 1 parade in 3 days - with John Burns, Gerry Berg, Deb Becker.
Jun, 1981: Private Party - June Baby's Party - ?, IL
Solo.
Summer, 1981: Wedding Reception - Jim & Jan Vasilou - St.
Louis, MO
Solo.
Jul, 1981: International Jugglers Association Convention -
Cleveland, OH
Highlights: A crowd gathering session with Bruce Pfeffer (The Wimbledon Brothers) and 10
club passing with Frank Olivier.
Jul, 1981: I.J.A. Convention - public rally to promote the
convention - Cleveland, OH
Highlights: Passing 8 clubs over passing cars with Frank Olivier.
Jul, 1981: International Jugglers Association Joggling
Competitions - Cleveland, OH
Third place in the 5000 meter running-while-juggling event - time: 21:34.
Sep 26, 1981: Girl Scouts Banquet - Masonic Temple - Decatur, IL
With Gerry Berg (Gonzo).
Aug, 1981: Illinois State University Instructor - Normal, IL
Was assigned and included in I.S.U.'s curriculum as a teacher of a juggling course for
college credit. The course was eventually cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.
Fall, 1981: Gamma Phi Circus outdoor exhibition - Normal, IL
With Gerry Berg, Dan Thomas, Deb Becker (Debbie & The Debonaires).
Fall, 1981: Gamma Phi Circus outdoor exhibition - Bloomington,
IL
With Gerry Berg and Bruce Turner.
Fall, 1981: Gamma Phi Circus - Homecoming Parade - Illinois
State University - Normal, IL
With other Gamma Phi jugglers.
Nov, 1981: Turkey Trot Road Race - Decatur, IL
1st Place - 1 mile run-for-fun - ran the mile while juggling 3 clubs.
Sep 25, 1981: American Cancer Society Public Service
Announcement - TV 10 - Normal, IL
Solo.
Dec 20, 1981: Warrensburg Fire House - Warrensburg, IL
With Gerry Berg (Gonzo).
Mar, 1982: Gamma Phi Circus - Illinois State University Horton Fieldhouse - Normal, IL
Filled in as a replacement for a missing Juggling Act participant in the opening performance of the weekend Gamma Phi Circus shows.
Spring, 1982: B.S.A. Scoutmaster's Conference
- Lake Bloomington - Normal, IL
With Gerry Berg (The Tracy Twins).
Jun 11,12,13, 1982: Jubilee Days Celebration - Lake of the
Ozarks - Warsaw, MO
2 stage shows and 1 parade in 3 days - with Gerry Berg, Dan Thomas, Deb Becker (Debbie
& The Debonaires).
Jun 12, 1982: Opening performance for Barbara Mandrell Concert -
Warsaw, MO
With Gerry Berg, Dan Thomas, Deb Becker.
Fall, 1982: Gamma Phi Circus - Eastland Mall - Bloomington, IL
With Deb Becker and other Gamma Phi jugglers.
Oct 3, 1982: Gamma Phi Circus - ISU Homecoming event - Normal,
IL
With Bruce Turner.
Oct 15, 1982: Wedding Reception - Naperville, IL
With Deb Berg, Gerry Berg, Bruce Turner, John Burns, Greg Grimstad, Pete Schulte.
1982: Miscellaneous other performances
Details were not recorded.
1983: Rotary Club Dinner - Decatur, IL
With Deb Berg (Two-D-Bergs) - Dave Johnson as volunteer.
1983: Cub Scout Blue & Gold Banquet - Decatur, IL
With Deb Berg (Two-D-Bergs).
1983: Oakland School Festival - Oakland, IL
With Deb Berg (Two-D-Bergs).
1983: Wedding Reception - Sue Adams - Peoria, IL
With Deb Berg (Two-D-Bergs).
1983: Jul - Warrensburg 4th Of July Celebration - Warrensburg,
IL
With Gerry Berg & Deb Berg - Scott Arnold as volunteer to knock cigar out of his mouth
while passing 6 clubs around him.
Aug, 1983: Private Performance - for previous owners and
neighbors of my first house - Bloomington, IL
Solo.
1983: Miscellaneous other performances
Details were not recorded.
Jun, 1984: Chattahoochee River Rafting Trip -
Atlanta, GA
With Gerry Berg, Deb Berg, Brian Smith. Passed 4-person routines across 2 rafts as we went
down the river, to entertain a large rowdy crowd.
Jul, 1984: Callaway Gardens - Rec program 2-mile road run - Pine
Mountain, GA
1st place - 2 mile run while juggling.
Oct, 1984: Private Halloween Party - Marietta, GA
With Deb Berg.
1984: Miscellaneous other performances
Details were not recorded.
Jul 8, 1985: Amy Papp Birthday Party -
Marietta, GA
With Deb Berg.
Jul, 1985: International Jugglers Association Annual Convention
- Atlanta, GA
Lots of practice. Highlights: Passing routines with Barry Friedman, Dan Holzman, &
Craig Barnes.
Jul, 1985: International Jugglers Association Joggling
Competitions - Atlanta, GA
4th place in the 1 mile running-while-juggling event. Time: 6:05.
Jul, 1985: TV News - Atlanta, GA
TV News Story of IJA convention / video coverage with Deb Berg
1985: Miscellaneous other performances
Details were not recorded.
Apr, 1986: Gamma Phi Circus Home Show Alumni
Act - Horton Fieldhouse - Illinois State University - Normal IL
With Gerry Berg, Jim Jehli, John Burns, Dan Thomas, Brian Smith, Bruce Turner, and other
Gamma Phi Circus alumni.
Members of the 1986 Gamma Phi Circus: Co-Director Jerry Polacek,
Co-Director William Jaeger, Assistant Director Nick Isaacs, Beth Whately, Bill Jensen, Bob
Carroll, Brian Harrington, Brian Henryson, Brian Kaminski, Carol Watkiss, Carrie Flaherty,
Charlotte Braud, Cindi Swanson, Dan Covey, Dan Thomas (Ringmaster), Debi Hayes, Dee
Sopoci, Dena Grammas, Derek Winn, Elizabeth Drnec, Frank Severino, George White, Gigi
Gadrow, Gina Pellegrino, Glenn Block, Janis Severino, Jill Janis, Jim Howard, Jim Reckard,
Joe Giometti, John Kokum, Julie Hughes, Kathy Folkerts, Kelly Stoewer, Kevin Haines, Kim
Miller, Laura Ford, Linda Lowery, Lori Damasco, Lynnette Martin, Mark Swiger, Mary Muno,
Michelle Hallock, Mike Washington, Mike Whately, Molly Maubach, Nancy Fiene, Nikki Gegel,
Phil Hughes, Rob Kenan, Rob Miller, Robin Markowitz, Ron Fleming, Rose Barrett, Russ Hany,
Shari Adamson, Stephanie Hirsch, Stephi Skidmore, Steve Howorka, Tamara Ohnstad, Tara
Walker, Teresa Morgan, Tim Thorton, Toni Pihl, Tracy Evans, Vince Criscione
Oct, 1986: Fall Festival - Transfiguration Catholic Church -
Woodstock, GA
With Deb Berg - 6 month old Jason Berg used as a volunteer.
1986: Miscellaneous other performances
Details were not recorded.
Sep 26, 1987: Performed with Col. Bruce
Hampton's Band - Little Five Points - Atlanta, GA
Solo.
Sep 26, 1987: Opening act for Bruce Hampton and Derek Bailey
concerts - Nexus Theater/Atlanta, GA
Solo.
Sep, 1987: WREK - Georgia Tech University - Atlanta, GA
Surprise performance for Col. Bruce Hampton. I was asked to come out to do some
"Juggling on the Radio" to surprise Bruce Hampton during his radio interview in
kind of a "This Is Your Life" sort of way.
Sep, 1987: Fish Fry Party - Dan Fullerton - Atlanta, GA
Solo.
1987: Miscellaneous other performances
Details were not recorded.
Feb 6, 1988: Atlanta Jugglers Association
Groundhog Convention - Atlanta, GA
No performance, lots of practice.
Feb 6, 1988: CNN News - Atlanta, GA
TV News Story of AJA convention / video coverage with Art Werger
Feb 19, 1988: Wedding Reception - David & Judy Berg - IL
Solo.
Jun, 1988: Corporate Picnic - Ogelthorpe University - Atlanta,
GA
With Larry Kay.
Jun, 1988: SMOR Family Reunion - Kansas
City, MO With Gerry Berg. Ken Berg as a volunteer to pass fire torches
around him.
Jul, 1988: International Jugglers Association Annual Convention
- Denver, CO
Lots of practice. Highlights: Passing 10 clubs with Barry Friedman & with Craig
Barnes.
Jul, 1988: International Jugglers Association Numbers
Competition - Denver, CO
4th place finish with Waldo (Paul Burke) - dislocated my finger on stage during the
competition.
Jul, 1988: International Jugglers Association Joggling
Competitions - Denver, CO
4th place finish on a 1 mile relay team with Marlin Ballard, Tony Palomino, & Paul
Ballard.
Sep, 1988: Fish Fry Party - Dan Fullerton - Atlanta, GA
Solo.
1988: Miscellaneous other performances
Details were not recorded.
1989: ISU - Gamma Phi Circus Gym - Normal, IL
Practice session with Russ Hany.
Feb 4, 1989: Atlanta Jugglers Association
Groundhog Convention - Atlanta, GA
No performance, lots of practice.
Apr 8, 1989: Georgia Magic Club Annual Public Show - Cobb County
Civic Center - Marietta, GA
2 shows - with Randy.
Apr 8, 1989: TV News - Atlanta, GA
TV Evening News Story / video coverage of Magic Club performance with Randy Fenster
Apr 9, 1989: Georgia Magic Club Annual Public Show - Cobb County
Civic Center - Marietta, GA
With Randy.
Apr 29, 1989: Wedding Reception - Gerry & Kathy Berg -
Atlanta, GA
With Gerry Berg, David Berg, Doug Berg, Lorey Johnson, Donna Johnson.
Jul, 1989: International Jugglers Association Annual Convention
- Baltimore, MD
No performances, lots of practice. Highlight: Passing 10 clubs with Barry Friedman.
Aug, 1989: Reebok Sports Conference Party - Smyrna, GA
With Randy, ?, ?, ?.
1989: Miscellaneous other performances
Details were not recorded.
