A Great Strongman Dinner

Last week's Association of Oldetime Barbell & Strongmen (AOBS) Dinner was truly an awesome event. I don't use that term lightly. For those of you unfamiliar with this unique event, it is not just a dinner. It is also a time for “peers” to see current strongman acts!

Don't get hung up on the term “peers”. Slim “The Hammerman” Farman, even at 76 years old, has no one even close to being his equal. Age seems to be improving his show. Yes, his show was the grand finale and it would have been worth the trip by itself. By “peers”, I refer to the other members of the Association, some of whom have never performed a strongman act, or posed in a bodybuilding contest, or thrown a heavy weight. Yet, the vast majority would be considered experts in their own specialty of the strength world, as wide and varied as it is.

Wondering about what a classical strongman does? Check out this link:

http://www.atomicathletic.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=VID212

That link is for the Double Special Edition DVD of our Atomic Athletic Great Black Swamp Olde Time Strongman Picnic of 2009. I mention this because I went to the AOBS Dinner for a number of great reasons this year. One of those reasons was to see the troop of strongmen that Slim has been mentoring. You got that right. Slim has put together his own, invitation only, strongman school. There are about half a dozen who performed at the dinner. My long time friend, Pat “The Human Vise” Povilaitis gave me the heads up on this one. I am sure you can see where this is going...

It is time to start sending me your performance/audition footage. There are a couple guys I am hoping to have at the next picnic, but this is the wide open time to get into the act. If you are wanting to perform at this year's picnic, give me a call and be ready to get me some sort of audition. In addition to classical performing strongmen, we have had martial artists, contortionists, jugglers, competitive strongmen and lifters, as well as a full side show tent complete with gaffs. I keep an open mind. Don't forget, we also have a vendor area, some of whom are the actual performers selling DVDs, supplements, etc.

Just a tip, I prefer UNEDITED DVDs. Of course, nothing beats a real live performance...

Give me a call if you are interested, or pass this message on to someone who may want to perform.

Live strong,

Roger LaPointe

(419) 352-5100