Street performer Michael Hilby celebrates 19 years at the NYS Fair in 2014.
Hilby, part juggler-part comedian
Posts Tagged ‘Hilby’
How’s Tricks?
Wednesday, August 27th, 2014On the Street (at the Fair)
Saturday, August 31st, 2013
Marines (David & Goliath)
The New York State Fair remains one of the best places to visit if you are into street photography.
Baby Face
Captain America: The Lizard
Ms. Dragonfly
Hilby: The Skinny German Juggle Boy
Coppertone Twins near the Colonnade: Living Statues
Strollin (part 2)
Friday, August 31st, 2012
Lady Galaxy, spray paint artist, NYS Fair
Hilby, NYS Fair
Weekdays with Hilby
Monday, September 6th, 2010
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
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