In 1968 Bob married Elizabeth, also a juggler. They performed together until Elizabeth retired from touring to raise their daughter. Today she runs a ballet school.

 

Bob Bramson's performance, full of original ideas and many difficult juggling moves, is still unique among contemporary acts. In his own fifty-year career, Mr. Bramson has worked in Europe's foremost circuses and on the world's greatest stages and TV shows such as the Ed Sullivan Show in 1962, 1966 and 1968. In 1965 he performed at New York's Radio City Music Hall. In 1971 Bob was seen in Las Vegas at the Tropicana "Folies Bergere Show" and at the Dunes Hotel in 1975-76. In 1989 Bob took part in London's Royal Command Performance. We are honored to announce that Mr. Bramson will give one last performance at this year's IJA Festival in South Dakota, and then retire his outstanding career.

 

ALBERT LUCAS - IJA Award of Excellence

Albert Lucas will receive the IJA Award of Excellence for his accomplishments during more than 30 years of performing. Best known as an ice skating juggler, Mr. Lucas gave his first performance at the age of four.

 

He was soon appearing on stages in Las Vegas, and starred for many years with the Ice Capades. Mr. Lucas will also give a workshop at the IJA Festival and appear in the Cascade of Stars show.

 

CHUCKWAGON DINNER & SHOW HOSTED BY NGAIO

Tuesday evening, July 16

Get down with Ngaio Bealum as he emcees and directs the festival's Welcome Party and Show - western style. Juggling will be atop the bill! World famous Bar-B-Q served on tin plates & cups with top-rated western hospitality will be fun for the entire family. Special guest Dick Franco will present the IJA Award of Excellence to Albert Lucas, and Karl-Heinz Zeithen will present the Historical Achievement Award to Bob Bramson. If you'd like to perform in the show call Ngaio.

 

COMMAND PERFORMANCE

Juggle for four Presidents. Join us Thursday morning for the Big Toss-Up and Group Photo at Mt. Rushmore. Don't miss this excursion! Bus is $15. Professional photographer will shoot the toss-up. 8 x 10 color photographs will be available for$10.

 

HISTORIC DEADWOOD

There will a sign-up sheet at the registration table for those who'd like to get together and go to Deadwood on Wednesday and/or Thursday evenings. Historic Deadwood offers a variety at gambling halls...Old West style!

 

ROCK-CLIMBING

Join Richard Dingman for rock-climbing at the Mt. Rushmore climbing area on Thursday morning. See Richard at the IJA booth for details.

 

IJA REGISTRATION - AVOID LlNES-PRE-REGISTER

Pre-registration should be completed by JUNE 25. See the registration form for options and prices. On site registration will take place at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center's Rushmore Hall. Daily admission and individual event tickets will also be available at Rushmore Hall. There will be no admittance to the juggling area until you have registered. For more information on registration contact Bob Mahler

 

JUGGLING FACILITY

Situated in the heart of Rapid City, the beautiful Rushmore Plaza Civic Center is surrounded by seven acres of park with a small lake. The Rushmore Plaza is the largest convention, activity and athletic facility between Minneapolis and Denver. Juggling will be in Rushmore Hall which has over 27,000 square feet of floor space and will be open 22 hours a day (closed 6-8 a.m. for cleaning). Ample free parking.

 

HOUSING AND BREAKFAST

Single and double rooms are available in Residence Halls on the campus of the School of Mines and Technology. The facility provides community kitchens, coin operated laundry facilities and TV Lounges. Rooms are not air-condi­tioned. Towels, bed linens and blankets are provided. Children under 10 may sleep in their parents' room at no charge (no bed). Please bring bedding for them.

 

Breakfast is included with the room charge. Breakfast begins on Wednesday, 8-10 a.m. and will be served buffet style.

 

If you have pre-registered you may check in and pick-up your room key at Palmerton Hall at the School of Mines (5 story bldg - tallest bldg on campus) between 7:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. before going to the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. If you are arriving after 10 p.m., please indicate this on the registration form so we can make special arrangements. You will not be able to get a room at the School of Mines until you have registered.

 

SHUTTLE BUSES

Shuttle buses will provide service between the Residence Halls and the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. Look for bus schedule in the Festival Program.

 

DINING

There are many restaurants within walking distance from the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. Sandwiches, snacks and drinks offered at the concession stand at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center.

 

CAMPING

Berry Patch Campground-I-90 Exit 60, fee.

Four B's Campground-Hwy 16, 2 mi S of RC, fee.

Happy Holiday Campground-Hwy 16, 5 mi S of RC, fee.

Lake Park Campground-2850 Chapel Lane, fee.

Lazy J RV Park & Kampground-411 0 S. Hwy 16, 1 mi S of RC, fee. (

overlooks Rapid City)

Rapid City KOA-30 10 E. Hwy 44, fee.