From: DanGarrett@aol.com
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 07:06:45 EST
Subject: busking Atlanta
To: balloon@balloonhq.com


In a message dated 3/16/01 3:07:36 PM, Dave Pearson writes:

<< Is there an area in Atlanta that buskers frequent ? Is there a management
co. for this area? Do you need to get "busking permits" etc.? >>

You'll enjoy Atlanta in June, it will be just like Sydney in December! (:}D)
I'm not the one to answer your questions, because I've never busked before. 
My work is in the corporate magic arena, and I do balloons when I'm working 
my kidshows (about 30 percent of my business).

Underground Atlanta may be a good place to busk, but there is a management 
company, and they usually hire their own twisters and street vendors, so it 
would likely be closed to busking unless you went through proper channels.

Piedmont Park is also a likely prospect for busking. I don't know if a permit 
is required, but last time I checked (year back) it was not.

You should contact Bill "the Magic Man" Packard with your questions as he is 
much more qualified to answer these questions. He's a regular at Underground 
Atlanta.
MagicManBPackard@mindspring.com

Good luck, and have fun in Atlanta.
If you want to give me a ring when you're in town, I'm in the phone book.

Dan Garrett
4929 Salem Road
Lithonia, GA 30038  USA

PS: I have lectured to magicians in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Also 
performed for the Kiwi's (Auckland, Christchurch), that's my only trip to OZ.