Happy New Year and a Look Back on an Incredible Journey

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I want to send my warmest wishes to everyone for a year full of joy, adventure, and growth.

Looking back, 2024 was an unforgettable rollercoaster ride—one of those wild, heart-pounding experiences with incredible highs and challenging lows that make you truly appreciate the journey of life.

I started the year in Iceland, where I’ve been living, deeply immersed in editing and preparing my book, Memoirs of a Coney Island Clown, for publication.    This labor of love, scribbled across notebooks during 20 years on the road, tells the story of how I became known as Jelly Boy the Clown. I’m thrilled to share that it’s being published by Outside Talker Press.

Taking the Leap: From Iceland to AGT

The publication of my book inspired me to take a leap of faith and perform on America’s Got Talent—something I never thought I’d do. To my surprise, it was a transformative experience that opened up a world of opportunities.

From the AGT stage, I embarked on a whirlwind of performances spanning Norway, England, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, and coast-to-coast in the United States.

Memorable Moments at Coney Island

My memoir also brought me back to a cherished place: Coney Island. There, I joined forces with Dick Zigun, the Sideshow Hootenanny, and the legendary Squidling Brothers. Together, we brought shows to life on the boardwalk and in alternative venues, sharing stages with some of my all-time favorite performers.

The Squidling Brothers didn’t stop there—we launched a robust online store, partnered with a PR company called In Person Productions, and set our sights on even bigger adventures.

A Year of Unforgettable Performances

2024 saw me performing everywhere imaginable:

• TV shows
• Punk rock flea markets
• Tattoo and horror conventions
• Haunted houses
• Casinos
• DIY anarchy bars
• Nightlife venues
• Burlesque, drag, and circus tent cabarets

Each event brought new energy and unforgettable memories.

What’s Ahead in 2025

This year kicks off with an exciting TV show in Rome, Italy, and ambitious plans for the Squidling Brothers to hit the road again this summer. We’re also wrapping up our documentary, Dark Imagination Party, with filmmaker Steve W. Thompson.

On a personal note, my 2025 goals include:

• Creating new acts
• Traveling to countries I’ve never visited
• Getting more tattoos
• Recording an audio version of my book
• Playing more Dungeons & Dragons
  

  Jelly Boy at AGT

  

  vaudeville on the rocks

  

  pumpkin slicing

  

  Sunset coney island

  

  Squidling Others

  

  melon shopping

  

  Squidling Others

  

  books for sale

Gratitude and Love

As I reflect, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for my family in Iceland and the USA, my friends, and everyone who’s supported me on this journey. Here’s to making 2025 another year to remember!

Stay tuned for more updates, adventures, and stories as we dive into this new chapter together.