Tripti Joshi (Editor)

Bobby May

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Name
  
Bobby May


Bobby May Bobby May The Museum of Juggling History

Bobby may s juggling props


Bobby May (born Ludwig Theodore Mayer, February 20, 1907–November 7, 1981) was a vaudeville-era juggler. He is considered one of the best American jugglers.

Contents

Bobby May Bobby May

Bobby may 1938


Biography

Bobby May was born in Cleveland, Ohio.

Bobby May performed his first professional act at Cleveland's Luna Park in 1923 along with a young Bob Hope.

One of May's most well-known acts involved juggling while ice-skating, which involved the use of three to five balls, clubs, hats, and cigarettes.

May was known for playing the harmonica as well as singing and dancing.

Further material

  • Bobby May: The Great American Juggler, a film by Stewart Lippe
  • Howard, Alan (November–December 2005). "Bobby May: The International Juggler". Juggle. 
  • References

    Bobby May Wikipedia