Bobby May
Bobby May (born Ludwig Theodore Mayer, February 20, 1907–November 7, 1981)[1] was a vaudeville-era juggler. He is considered one of the best American jugglers.[1]
Biography
Bobby May was born in Cleveland, Ohio.[2]
Bobby May performed his first professional act at Cleveland's Luna Park in 1923 along with a young Bob Hope.[2]
One of Bobby May's most well-known acts involved juggling while ice-skating. This would involved the use of three to five balls, clubs, hats, and cigarettes.[3]
Bobby was known for playing the harmonica as well as singing and dancing.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Juggling Hall of Fame entry for Bobby May
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Howard, Alan (November–December 2005). "Bobby May: The International Juggler". Juggle.
- ↑ Hansen, Bert (1945). "Bobby May in Skating Vanities". Juggler's Bulletin.
Further material
- Bobby May: The Great American Juggler, a film by Stewart Lippe
- Howard, Alan (November–December 2005). "Bobby May: The International Juggler". Juggle.