Biloxi Boy
Man With A Golden Arm
Years ago, I went to a pool exhibition put on by a well known player/trick shot artist. At some point, this cat began to shoot incredible draw shots during which the cue ball would dramatically change direction several times.
After 5 to 10 of these shots, the performer would look at the audience as if to ask, "Now how about them apples, buckos?", but he never let on, and no one ever asked. What a showman to have me still thinking about him and his show after some 40 to 50 years. (I actually saw this guy put on his show three times over a 6 to 7 year period -- always the same great show. I'd go see him again tomorrow.)
At the time, I could not conceive of a mortal man having a stroke that could produce such an effect, so I attributed it to a "juiced" or "trick" cue ball. But, this cat performed such other amazing feats, I have never been certain. Now, many years later, I am still wondering.
Any ideas? Comments? If its the ball, where does one buy one or how does one make one? If not the ball, then what?
Anyone ever see this guy?
After 5 to 10 of these shots, the performer would look at the audience as if to ask, "Now how about them apples, buckos?", but he never let on, and no one ever asked. What a showman to have me still thinking about him and his show after some 40 to 50 years. (I actually saw this guy put on his show three times over a 6 to 7 year period -- always the same great show. I'd go see him again tomorrow.)
At the time, I could not conceive of a mortal man having a stroke that could produce such an effect, so I attributed it to a "juiced" or "trick" cue ball. But, this cat performed such other amazing feats, I have never been certain. Now, many years later, I am still wondering.
Any ideas? Comments? If its the ball, where does one buy one or how does one make one? If not the ball, then what?
Anyone ever see this guy?