Flame throwing jugglers and trapeze artists performed between musical sets, strobe lights flashed over a huge dance floor, and multiple projectors flashed images and footage from home movies. Seating was varied, with sofas provided. The Electric Circus became "New York's ultimate mixed-media pleasure dome, and its hallucinogenic light baths enthralled every sector of New York society." [3] Its hedonistic atmosphere also influenced the later rise of disco culture and discotheques.

As nothing came of Frankie mk1 I’d hazard a guess that Ambrose sent the recordings (or some of his own maybe?) to John and used the name? Holly released at least one solo single between Frankie mk1 and 2 so there was a gap, it’s a pity I didn’t see if there was a date on the letter. Looking up Reynolds on Wikipedia shows that he was pretty active on the music scene around Liverpool, later teaming up with ex-Big In Japan vocalist Jayne Casey to form Pink Industry and starting Zulu Records together, but one paragraph stood out: I remember two things about the electric circus from my one visit in 1969. One was the fact that the walls were not at a right angle to the floor, which combined with the strobe lights and swirling crowd, made for a delightfully disorienting experience. The other was a dark room off to the side where couples — or even strangers I suppose — could sit and smooch. In addition to all kinds of nooks and crannies for this purpose there was a rotating upholstered carousel in the middle of the room, divided into sections, one per couple.”— Anonymous Marvellous . . . [Fontaine's] account of her coming-of-age summer on the road is filled with small miracles." — BBC Fascinating and heartfelt, Fontaine’s memoir brushes with death but, more important, finds life and light in unexpected places, giving value to otherness in an unpredictable world." — BooklistThe book is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the anxieties and uncertainties of modern life. The use of metaphor and exploration of universal themes make it a timeless piece of literature that is sure to resonate with readers for years to come. Lipton's skillful storytelling, character development, and use of vivid imagery create an immersive reading experience that leaves a lasting impression on readers. A Must-Read for All

An induced coma reduces the rate of cerebral blood flow. After her blood slowed, they hauled out the chain saw. I do not know if they actually used a chain saw. Probably not. But it had to have been a big saw to cut away half of a human skull. Fascinating . . . This remarkable, beautifully written memoir explores the depth of mother-daughter love and the courageous acts of overcoming fear and accepting change." I started to whisper something to Davy, but he stopped me. “She can’t hear you,” he said. “She won’t wake up.”

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Circus master PT Barnum (1810-1891) and ‘General Tom Thumb’ (the stage name of Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838-1883). Portrait circa 1850. Photograph: Science History Images/Alamy

As the choppers land, the greeting Pierces and Roys advance on each other across the grass like friendly armies. One unexpected surprise is the arrival of Naomi, who Roman had tried to sweet-talk; she usually sits out business meetings.Turns out, one lesson applies to living through illness, keeping the show on the road, letting go of the person you love most, and eating fire: There are many ads and other posters for the Electric Circus on the web but few are in high quality unfortunately. The main logo typeface (and possibly a lot of the ad layouts) was designed by design company Chermayeff-Geismar, a world-reknown practice who are still in business today. minutes walk from Deptford train station, which itself is a 5 min ride from London Bridge. There is a fair amount of free parking available in the vicinity too. The big room was completely decorated with fabric amorphously draped on walls and spanning corners and cornices. Projectors behind the fabric ran continuous short loops of films. Of course it was dimly lit so as not to wash out the films. People were everywhere and moved mysteriously in the smoky dim light. I was born in Brooklyn and had already lived a few years in Manhattan, but I never saw anything like this before. The next time I saw EC the decor had changed. I never paid to get in because I was a member of the PABLO Light** show.”— Anonymous

As the punk movement grew,more frequent gigs began to be put on.The 28th of November 1976 saw Slaughter and the Dogs supported by The Damned;all for 75p! From then on everyone who was anyone in the punk scene played here throughout’77: The Clash, Adverts, Saints, The Jam, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Ramones, The Fall, John Cooper Clarke, The Stranglers, Joy Division, Rezillos, TheA bad night for Roman, but his made-up-on-the-spot novel, The Electric Circus by Timothy Lipton sounds plausibly like a fine read. A spin-off, perhaps? Transformed into an escape artist, a snake charmer, and a high-voltage Electra, Fontaine witnessed the marvels of carnival life: intense camaraderie and heartbreak, the guilty thrill of hard-earned cash exchanged for a peek into the impossible, and, most marvelous of all, the stories carnival folks tell about themselves. Through these, Fontaine trained her body to ignore fear and learned how to keep her heart open in the face of loss. Listen on IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-the-electric-circus-the-ar-31040246/?cmp=android_share&sc=android_social_share&pr=false&fbclid=IwAR2u9bxBXiD1iKEryiABZk1xZGa9n7bKE20mIRDz-7_k_6-tkPrFrqwXiWU a b Prato, Greg. "W.A.S.P.- Inside the Electric Circus review". AllMusic. All Media Network . Retrieved October 17, 2019. Situated just a mile outside of the city centre,The Electric Circus opened at the end of October 1976. Collyhurst was a down at heel area on the North side of town,long before the terms gentrification or Northern Quarter came into common parlance. It was the birthplace of Les Dawson,as well as footballers Stan Bowles and Nobby Styles.