Hi folks!
This is the real "Amazing John" from the Busker show; a friend just passed along your site to me and I thought I might be able to let you know what's going on with us.
The fact is that the Boardwalk Busker show is definitely being cancelled. The last official night is Thursday, June 14. We've been there about 4-1/2 years and it's been a wonderful run.
The best part for us has been getting so know so many "Busker Fans"; many of whom have become wonderful penpals from all around the world. I hope everyone will stay in touch after we're gone. I'm keeping up the Busker email address so feel free to drop us a line anytime:
boardwalkbuskers@cfl.rr.com
They're still working on what will replace us, but it seems that because we have a completely new line of management over us (new: entertainment mgr, show director, producer, and hotel GM) they feel a need to make some changes. Hopefully everyone will enjoy the new entertainment and support them as well as you did our show. The new entertainment seems to be taking the form of "streetmosphere", solo acts adding atmosphere, rather than an actual show like the Buskers. One of the big goals is to provide more continuous entertainment throughout the evening.
There's a chance some of the Buskers may return in a different role, but we're also all taking the opportunity to look at all our options. I'm doing a lot of cruise ship work as well as my "MagiComedy Cabaret" program that I offer for corporate and banquet events around the country. I'm also going to continue performing 2 days a week at the Diamond Horseshoe (Sun & Mon) as I have the past few years.
You may not know, but Miss Peapod was in a pretty bad car accident a few weeks ago and won't be able to make it back before the show closes. Her car was totaled but she's doing very well at home but is unable to work due to some possible neck complications. She's in one of those hard plastic collars (I tell like my dog had to wear!). Drop her a get well note at:
missppod@aol.com ...boredom is her biggest challenge right now.
Randy the Incomparable will also continue to perform in the Hunchback preshow a couple of times a week (along with Matt Henry).
This is my first time on a message board and I'm sure I've broken some commandment regarding message length. Please email me directly if you have any questions or just want to say HI!
Thanks to you all for your kindness and support over the years....
Magical best!
"Amazing" John