2008-12 Wayne Scott passes

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Wayne Scott. Wayne and his family are very well known in the world of clown shoes construction and other circus and magic props. Wayne was a clown for Ringling Bros. in the 1960's and his wife, Marti, was seamstress for the circus. Marti and her sons still carry the tradition of making quality shoes and recently made the shoes for the Broadway production of Wicked. In recent years Wayne suffered from Parkinson's and other ailments. He was 79.

Three decades ago Wayne made my Head Chopper, Assistants Revenge illusion and Vanishing Dove Cage, all of which I still use today which is testament to the quality of his props. In the 1970's the SAM Assembly #99 would have their many picnics at Wayne's "unusual" house outside of Orlando. His house, that he literally built himself, contained a trapeze bar, massive clown collection and bus (next to the living room) that would roll out the side of the house when needed for long trips.

Dan Stapleton