Johnny Fox (performer)
Johnny Fox (November 13, 1953 – December 17, 2017) was an American professional sword swallower and sleight of hand expert.[1][2] He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was raised in Hartford, Connecticut.[3]
Fox began performing magic and comedy while working as a waiter in Saint Petersburg, Florida.[4] He was inspired by Harry Houdini. Fox could swallow up to 22 inches of steel.[4] Fox was the resident sword-swallower at the annual Maryland Renaissance Festival in Crownsville, and performed there from 1981 through 2017.[4]
Fox was diagnosed with liver cancer in October 2016.[5] He died on December 17, 2017 in Hartford from the disease at the age of 64.
Johnny Fox (performer) Media
Johnny Fox performing cups and balls at the Maryland Renaissance Festival in 2017, a few months before his death
Johnny Fox memorial at the Maryland Renaissance Festival in 2018
Johnny Fox performing cups and balls routine at the Maryland Renaissance Festival in 2016
Johnny Fox sword swallowing at the Maryland Renaissance Festival in 2016, before his diagnosis
References
- ↑ "Remembering Ren Fest's Sword Swallower Johnny Fox - Capital Gazette". Archived from the original on 2017-12-21. Retrieved 2017-12-18.
- ↑ Feuer, Alan. "Pickled Piglets and Other Curiosities, in Exile." The New York Times, 2005-06-04, p. B1.
- ↑ Louie, Elaine (1999-06-06). "NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT: LOWER EAST SIDE; A Man Who Lives by the Sword" (in en-US). The New York Times. . https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/06/nyregion/neighborhood-report-lower-east-side-a-man-who-lives-by-the-sword.html. Retrieved 2017-09-24.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Montgomery, David. "Strange Attraction: As Sideshows Vanish from the Midway, a Film Recalls Their Glory Days." The Washington Post, 2003-10-24, p. C1.
- ↑ Boyle, Tara (October 14, 2017). "Sword Swallower Makes Triumphant Return As He Battles Severe Health Issues". National Public Radio All Things Considered. https://www.npr.org/2017/10/14/557821266/sword-swallower-makes-triumphant-return-as-he-battles-severe-health-issues. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
Other websites
- The Johnny Fox Official Homepage
- Freakatorium - El Museo Loco Archived 2017-10-10 at the Wayback Machine
- Maryland Renaissance Festival
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