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Fame: 10 celebs that started off busking by BC on Dec 1, 2020
:tied: (WWW) Most people think that fame is instant - namely that through a fluke, fame comes to performers overnight. Far from the truth, it turns out that fame usually comes only after years and years of dedicated performing.
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Some start out in very different themes before becoming famous. Who knew a fire eater would become James Bond or a mime become an Academy Award winner? One famous performer actually got deported from Spain for sleeping on the streets. Another got his nickname the "Beale Street Blues Boy". Can you guess who?

A closer look at fame reveals startling inconsistencies in perceptions of success. A famous comedian starts off playing banjo for lucky passers-by. Another star begins playing piano at age six. Just who will make it and who won't is written in the stars (no pun intended). Such is life.

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Caveats of busking by BC on Jan 1, 2024
:hair: (WWW) We may as well face it. Busking is not a bed of roses. There are bound to be instances where things go wrong. Sammy Showtime has put together his pet peeves when...

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A brief history of busking by BC on Dec 4, 2023
:tiphat: The website Savage Content has put together a brief history of busking for those interested. It starts with Rome and crosses over to "America" and ends with...

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5 essential tips for busking guitarists by BC on Oct 4, 2023
:guitar: (WWW) Check out 5 essential tips for busking guitarists at the link below.
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Cool cat joins buskers with purrfection by BC on May 2, 2023
:pointlol: (TAIWAN) A cool cat has the Internet gushing over its cuteness after it was recently seen performing with buskers.
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Our Founding Fathers by BC on Dec 2, 2022
:banjo: (WWW) Our Founding Fathers...who art in Heaven...
Explore the History and Cultural Impact of Street Performing in America.
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RE: Cool busker t-shirts! by chuck on Jan 29, 2020
Those are great!
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RE: 2013 Summer street performance tour by WorldsGreatest! on Feb 16, 2012
Since the laws change all the time, it's probably best to telephone the cities you're interested in from the link below and ask if there's going to be a problem.

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RE: Calling their bluff by Darian on Feb 5, 2009
Nice one my friend. Always nice to hear about a performer staying centred in the face of a bully.

Cheers,
Darian (Perth, W. Australia)

RE: Busker inflates balloon with eyes by guitarman on Nov 30, 2008
This is probably the craziest thing I've ever heard of. I've seen a world record holder squirt milk but this is absolutely weird! How in the world do you inflate a balloon just using your eyes? No doubt others be desperately trying to mimic this guy!
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