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American Showman was a leading American trade publication serving the carnival, fair, and outdoor amusement industries since May 1978. Highly valued today by carnival historians and showmen collectors, it documented the golden age of traveling entertainment with unmatched depth and insider access.
The magazine acted as a vital communication link between traveling shows, fair committees, and ride manufacturers. Each issue offered practical logistics such as carnival routes, county and state fair dates, and regional venue information. It also served as a major advertising hub where manufacturers promoted new thrill rides, concession equipment, game setups, and custom trailers. American Showman frequently covered industry giants like Royal American Shows, detailing daily operations, staff movements, and attendance figures, material that makes surviving issues especially valuable for researchers and collectors.
This listing is for the full set of all 12 issues of American Showman magazines published in 1981.American Showman starts its year in May, with May as the number 1 in each Volume year.January 1981 – Vol 3 No. 9 (36 pages)February 1981 – Vol 3 No. 10 (40 pages)March 1981 – Vol 3 No. 11 (36 pages)April 1981 – Vol 3 No. 12 (44 pages)May 1981 – Vol 4 No. 1 (36 pages)June 1981 – Vol 4 No. 2 (36 pages)July 1981 – Vol 4 No. 3 (36 pages)August 1981 – Vol 4 No. 4 (36 pages)September 1981 – Vol 4 No. 5 (36 pages)October 1981 – Vol 4 No. 6 (36 pages)November 1981 – Vol 4 No. 7 (52 pages) – Includes colorful Chance Manufacturing centerfoldsDecember 1981 – Vol 4 No. 8 (52 pages)
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