The Family Fun Circus is performing in Lawrence tonight and Monday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St.
This circus, based out of Texas, claims to feature the youngest human cannon ball in the country: 15-year-old Johnny Davenport.
Davenport’s father, Chuy, said his son’s routine used to scare him, but he has gotten used to it. The elder Davenport, who is in charge of maintenance, was born into the circus industry and has now passed the trade on to his son.
This group has deep roots in the circus. Brothers Fenix and Jordan Dresdner, 16 and 15, said they were sixth-generation circus performers. They said they like the traveling lifestyle, despite only being home two weeks out of the year.
The Family Fun Circus will also have horse, balancing and acrobatic routines. There are two shows each night, at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children.
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just_another_bozo_on_this_bus 1 year, 11 months ago
"This circus, based out of Texas, claims to feature the youngest human cannon ball in the country: 15-year-old Johnny Davenport.
Davenport’s father, Chuy, said his son’s routine used to scare him, but he has gotten used to it. "
Shouldn't the police be there arresting him for child endangerment?
zstoltenberg 1 year, 11 months ago
Until they can figure out a way to cram you down the barrel my guess is that the brave and talented Johnny will have to do. ;)
just_another_bozo_on_this_bus 1 year, 11 months ago
If you're the target, I may climb in willingly. ;)
slowplay 1 year, 11 months ago
Maybe we should arrest every parent who allows their children to play sports like football, hockey or basketball. I don't see this as being any more dangerous.
horsegirl 1 year, 11 months ago
If you don't want to risk arrest or scrutiny, you find out what the rules are before you go to a new place. Then, if what you are doing doesn't comply, a smart person would not go. Otherwise I guess they deserve whatever the consequences are.
cupoftea 1 year, 11 months ago
Just wondering whether there any photos with this story? In the paper today it said we could view a video online... was that a mistake?
wmathews 1 year, 11 months ago
Hi cupoftea, The video and photo gallery have been added to the story. If you refresh the page, you should be able to view them.
Whitney Mathews Assistant Community Editor for Online
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