Johnny Meah is the last of his kind. Since the 1950s, he has created banners, posters, and various other promotional materials for circuses. The artwork was created to be eye-catching with his cartoonish depiction of performers, the bright contrasting colours, and the inviting taglines. It might seem all too surreal if it wasn't business as usual for carnival promoters.
The above picture represents Pete Terhune who, in his 70s, still seems to be performing. Not only does he exhibit awesome feats of strength, but also juggles and eats fire. He's been an entertainer for 50 years.
Johnny Meah's artwork is fascinating and worth a gander. I recommend that you make your way on down to his website Czar of Bizarre and have yourself a look. It's full on circus fun.
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