thecircusblog | April 7, 2013
At Legend City we made it a tradition that on every opening day, we would honor a person that was waiting in the ticket line. The staff and that one person would raise the flag. That person was always a boy or girl and they then would receive an all day free ride pass. It […]
thecircusblog | April 7, 2013
This was a big day for Legend City, in 1977. We started off in the morning with bands and four stages of entertainment. The tower jump by Ron Nix brought people from all over the Phoenix area.
thecircusblog | April 7, 2013
I stood in the center of the log ride dock area and made my announcement. I remember to this day that I was worried about this stunt. It most definitely was an amazing high fall stunt! I see Ron from time to time and we still talk about it.
thecircusblog | April 7, 2013
The crowd gathers and we waited till everyone was in the park. This was NOT going to be a repeat jump! On this day in April 1977 Ron Nix broke a high fall record.
thecircusblog | April 7, 2013
This truly is an unbelievable stunt. One hundred and 16 feet free fall point into these boxes as seen here on the right. As Ron Nix ascended up the Sky Ride tower the crowd became silent, The only thing heard now and again was a whisper. Do you think he can do it. Their fear […]
thecircusblog | April 7, 2013
The park was in full operation as we were staging the area for the Ron Nix fall or jump.The boxes were all taped together and ready. As seen on left.
thecircusblog | April 7, 2013
The log ride was one of the most popular of all the rides at Legend City. In the center of the log ride lagoon is where the tallest sky ride tower was located.
thecircusblog | April 7, 2013
Once Ron Nix reaches the tower and is ready to jump, the cardboard boxes are put ablaze. These boxes have their corners cut from them. This does two things….. air escapes faster for a better softer landing and it stops any possible punctures to Ron’s body.
