Child Con Carny

Originally, the pair had hoped to set up a permanent "parlour of curiosities" in the heart of Glendale's quaint antique district. But those plans fell through, claims Kvetko, because of the city's "short-sightedness" in failing to appreciate the new blood their spectacle would bring to the community.

"No vision!" carps Middleton.
Other tourist destinations within the state that they briefly considered, then discarded, were Bisbee and Jerome--the latter town ultimately rejected, says Middleton, because of "too many hippies."

"What we really need is someplace where you've got new people coming in all the time," says Kvetko. "Someplace like Fisherman's Wharf would be ideal, but for the time being, at least, that's obviously out of the question."

"But this really isn't about making money," explains Middleton. "It's about love of the 'outdoor amusement business' and having an adventure."

And if all else fails, the partners say they'll just load up a truck and tour as independent carnies, maybe even take the "kids" to Mexico.

Caution! Babies On Board.

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