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Weekdays with Hilby

Monday, September 6th, 2010
Hilby

Hilby

Sometimes the best entertainment at the New York State Fair is free.

From the first year I covered the Fair, I’ve enjoyed shows by juggler, acrobat, magician and street performer Michael Hilby.

Hilby at the 2010 New York State Fair

Hilby at the 2010 New York State Fair

The self-proclaimed skinny German juggles fire, balls,  and even carries a chainsaw.

Hilby always draws a crowd and always has a flair for the unordinary, punctuated with a comedian’s timing.

Hilby’s act, lasting about an hour, is worth one or two Grandstand performances (for about $50 dollars less).  He reminds me of an essay from The Big Moo that says, there are  three rules of life: 1) Your Attitude is Your Life; 2) Maximize Your Options; and 3) Don’t Let Seeds Stop You from Enjoying the Watermelon.

Hilby, juggling fire

Hilby, juggling fire