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Amusement Warehouse Podcast Episode 34 - Gibtown Special Editon: Tom Arnold, Phil Wilson & RD Thomas

Amusement Warehouse Podcast Episode 34 - Gibtown Special Editon: Tom Arnold, Phil Wilson & RD Thomas

Join us for our first ever podcast straight from the Gibtown Trade Show

  Episode 34 of the Amusement Warehouse Podcast is a special edition, recorded live from the IISA Trade Show in Gibtown. Our first edition features Tom Arnold, Phil Wilson and R.D. Thomas. Tom Arnold and his family have been a driving force behind the IISA and the trade show in general. Tom holds the tile of Superintendent Emeritus and he still helps with the planning and set up of the show. Learn in the episode about the trade show, the planning that goes into the presentation, what the club does year-round and how much the club and its related organizations do for the industry, especially those that need assistance. Phil Wilson was a side show operator for 35 years before transitioning into more specialty attractions, His father built fun houses and back end pieces and Phil entered show business on his own after he purchased a girl ...   [read more]
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Gibtown 2025: Carnival Museum Hires new Curator; OABA Hall of Fame Ceremony

Gibtown 2025: Carnival Museum Hires new Curator; OABA Hall of Fame Ceremony

  The second day of the 2025 IISA Trade Show again saw a steady flow of attendees as people from around the industry came to meet friends, renew friendships and kick some tires.  The mood was definitely optimistic with people looking forward to a solid season.The OABA held its annual Hall of Fame ceremony at the Museum and a couple of industry stars and important industry pioneers were inducted.  Debbie Powers, co-owner with her husband, Corky, of Powers Great American midways was inducted first.  She has been a stalwart member of the OABA and supports the organization in fundraising on H-2B issues affecting the industry.  If you have never purchased a raffle ticket from Debbie, you probably have never been to the convention!  Blake Huston, accepts the Industry Pioneer Award on behalf of his father, Danny ...   [read more]
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  Fairs and festivals industry advocate and advisor, Greater Ohio Showmen's Association (GOSA) is celebrating 75 years of impactful leadership in 2025. The non-profit organization, 455 members strong, represents the enterprises of modern midways at fairs and festivals across the State of Ohio. The Ohio Concessionaires Association was established in 1950, changing its name to GOSA in 1953 to serve the growing community of food, rides, and game businesses on the modern midway. As Bill Sterling, GOSA president notes, "we have achieved a significant impact over the years for our members and the industry in Ohio, and nationally too." GOSA spearheaded initiatives creating the Ohio Amusement Ride Safety Advisory Council, and the first Rider Responsibility Law in the United States. Recognizing the value of the Association's leadership, State regulators have awarded GOSA two seats on the Advisory Council. In addition, GOSA is represented on the Ohio ...   [read more]
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  It is with great sadness to report the passing of Anthony Salerno, Sr., the founder of Chicago based Windy City Amusements, who passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at the age of 94, with his loving family by his side.Anthony (a.k.a. Tony) was born on June 7, 1930, the son of Umberto and Margaret (Scarpelli) Salerno, and raised in Chicago in the area called the patch which is located between Grand, Chicago and Western Ave. He attended Wells High School on Chicago's Near West Side.  At the age of 17, he began working for the carnival his friends' grandfather owned which was his first taste of the amusement industry.Tony met the love of his life, Ruth and they started their family together in Chicago.  While the children were young, he worked for the City of Chicago Forestry Department.As the family grew and the children got a little older, he decided to get back into the amusement business.  He started out with a nickel pitch game at Chicagoland events so that ...   [read more]
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  Roberta E. Mathis, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri. Born on December 23, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, Roberta lived a remarkable life filled with love, adventure, and dedication to her family and community.The daughter of Robert E. Archibald and Phyllis J. Archibald (Jedlicka), Roberta grew up in the Chicago area alongside her brother Edward Archibald. She attended Quincy College, where she met her first husband, Edward Boyd Noerper. Their union marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey together. While stationed in Germany during Edward's military service, they welcomed their first child, Mary. Upon returning to Quincy, Illinois, they had their second child, Ann. at this point both Roberta and Edward earned teaching degrees but chose a different path to support their growing family.Using war bonds gifted by Roberta's father, the couple purchased a small carnival kiddie ride-a decision that would ...   [read more]
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North American Midway Entertainment is now booking and hiring help for the upcoming season!  Visit www.namidway.com for more information or call 765-433-3038.MODERN MIDWAYS - BOOKING CONCESSIONS & RIDES
CHANCE 28FT CAROUSEL ESTATE SALE - please email lsoled@rides4u.com before 2/28/2025 with your offer.TALLEY AMUSEMENTS IS NOW HIRING!  APPLY IMMEDIATELY!  Call (817) 847-0888 or visit www.talleyamusements.com
Browns Amusements is now hiring ride help, game help, food help, electrician, and CDL drivers for the 2022 season.  Call Danny at (602) 763-1617 for more info or visit brownsamusements.com.LIFETIME Products is building bunk houses for carnivals, concessionaires, entertainers and more with units starting at just $39,900.  Call 813-781-9182 for info.
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