Bobby May Explained

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.

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.

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.^[3]

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

See also

• List of jugglers

Further material

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

External links

• Juggling Hall of Fame entry for Bobby May

Notes and References

1. http://www.juggling.org/fame/may/index.html Juggling Hall of Fame entry for Bobby May
2. Howard . Alan . Bobby May: The International Juggler . Juggle . November–December 2005 .
3. Hansen. Bert. Bobby May in Skating Vanities. Juggler's Bulletin. 1945.