The Acrobat: A Showman's Topsy-Turvy World from Buffalo Bill to the Beatles

by George A. Hamid

The torments and triumphs of George A. Hamid, the greatest tumbler of all time, whose extraordinary career started at age 11 with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Circus. After a half century of overcoming unimaginable obstacles Hamid was hailed as "Showman of the Century." Along the way on George's topsy-turvy journey to becoming a successful showman and producer, readers catch a glimpse of early 20th century Americana including legends such as Babe Ruth, Albert Einstein, Helen Keller, Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and the Beatles Ð and Buffalo Bill Cody and Annie Oakly Ð the closest thing George had to a real mother and father!

306 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2004

Reviews

[Sheila M]

Fair