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| '''Roy Maloy''' (born '''Roy Timothy McPherson''', 27 October 1975 in ]), is an Australian ], ], ], entertainer and the current holder of |
'''Roy Maloy''' (born '''Roy Timothy McPherson''', 27 October 1975 in ]), is an Australian ], ], ], entertainer and the current holder of several records. | ||
| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| Roy Maloy holds several records. A ] provincial newspaper described Maloy as "Australian Circus King." <ref name=Newspaper>{{cite news|last=Henderson|first=Fiona|title=World famous firebreather Roy Maloy to appear at school fair |url=http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/1372494/world-famous-firebreather-roy-maloy-to-appear-at-school-fair/?cs=62|accessdate=19 March 2013|newspaper=Courier Newspaper Ballarat|date=18 March 2013|quote=AUSTRALIAN Circus King Roy Maloy thinks of Ballarat as his second home}}</ref> | |||
| Roy Maloy holds several records. He has been described by a number of media outlets, covering all states of Australia, as "Australian Circus King." These references include the governing body World Record Holders Republic, Victorian mainstream radio hosts Ross and John on 3AW,<ref name=Radio>{{cite news|last=Stevenson|first=Ross|title=World Record for Roy Maloy|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HAlL7WTQEk}}</ref> ABC Radio in QLD,<ref name=Radio>{{cite news|last=Clarke|first=Michael|title=World Circus King Attempts a World Record in Townsville|http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2010/12/circus-king-attempts-a-world-record-in-townsville.html}}</ref> in central QLD,<ref name=newspaper>{{cite news|last=Williamson|first=Grier|title=Lots to see at Finch Hatton|http://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/lots-to-see-at-finch-hatton-mackay/1414847/}}</ref> and in Tasmania in 2012, to name a few,<ref name=newspaper>{{cite news|last=Lord|first=Elizabeth|title=Lots Great Balls of Fire|http://prelive.themercury.com.au/article/2012/12/08/367915_tasmania-news.html}}</ref> | |||
| In 2010 Roy began a new career painting portraits of other circus related subjects. His exhibitions have been displayed in a number of locations around Australia, and have drawn a wide range of media attention. Maloy's style is described as Non-Blended Impressionism, and has become an identifying feature to his paintings.,<ref name=newspaper>{{cite news|last=Van Der Riet|first=Tessa|title=Lots Artist's Life Comes up Roses After Circus Bed of Nails|http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/artists-life-comes-up-roses-after-circus-bed-of-nails-20130511-2jexy.html}}</ref> | |||
| ===Stilt-walking records=== | ===Stilt-walking records=== | ||
| Maloy began his performance career as a busker in Melbourne at age 16, performing prop comedy, juggling and balloon tying. He was taught stilt walking in this period between 1993-1994 and has since gone on to use this skill to break or set a number of world records. | |||
| In 2008, Maloy claimed a world record for the tallest stilts ever walked on: on 1 November, after 11 attempts, he took five independent steps on {{convert|17|m|abbr=on}} stilts each weighing almost {{convert|30|kg|abbr=on}}.<ref name="Man to Walk on 17 Meter Stilts">{{cite web|title=Man to Walk on 17 Meter Stilts|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-11-01/man-to-walk-on-17-metre-stilts/190014|work=ABC News|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|accessdate=15 March 2013}}</ref><ref name=abc2> ''ABC News''. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2 November 2008. Retrieved July 2013.</ref> | In 2008, Maloy claimed a world record for the tallest stilts ever walked on: on 1 November, after 11 attempts, he took five independent steps on {{convert|17|m|abbr=on}} stilts each weighing almost {{convert|30|kg|abbr=on}}.<ref name="Man to Walk on 17 Meter Stilts">{{cite web|title=Man to Walk on 17 Meter Stilts|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-11-01/man-to-walk-on-17-metre-stilts/190014|work=ABC News|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|accessdate=15 March 2013}}</ref><ref name=abc2> ''ABC News''. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2 November 2008. Retrieved July 2013.</ref> | ||
| On 23 December 2010, in ], Maloy |
On 23 December 2010, in ], Maloy attempted to break the world record for the heaviest stilts ever walked on.<ref name="Circus King to Attempt Stilts Record">{{cite news|title=Circus King to Attempt Stilts Record|url=http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2010/12/23/194811_newsphoto.html|accessdate=13 March 2013|newspaper=Townsville Bulletin|date=23 December 2010}}</ref> | ||
| In June 2011, Maloy set a record by walking more than 5 km in under an hour on 91.4 cm wooden stilts weighing 3.5 kg.<ref name=foster>{{cite web|last=Foster|first=Margot| title=Roy Maloy starts his 2011 tour of regional Australia| url=http://web.archive.org/web/20110623141107/http://www.abc.net.au/rural/telegraph/content/2011/s3244345.htm | work=The Bush Telegraph|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}} Archived 23 June 2011.</ref> | In June 2011, Maloy attempted to set a record by walking more than 5 km in under an hour on 91.4 cm wooden stilts weighing 3.5 kg.<ref name=foster>{{cite web|last=Foster|first=Margot| title=Roy Maloy starts his 2011 tour of regional Australia| url=http://web.archive.org/web/20110623141107/http://www.abc.net.au/rural/telegraph/content/2011/s3244345.htm | work=The Bush Telegraph|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}} Archived 23 June 2011.</ref> | ||
| On 9 June 2012 Maloy set a world record for the fastest time walking 1 km on 1 meter wood stilts in Circular Head, Tasmania. The record was set with Maloy making the distance in 7:39 minutes.<ref name=foster>{{cite web|last=Foster|first=Margot| title=Roy Maloy starts his 2011 tour of regional Australia|http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/1166610/ch-show-provides-chance-to-see-world-record-attempt/.}}</ref> | |||
| ==Fire Breathing World Record== | |||
| Maloy is well known for his fire breathing and has been sited in the Herald Sun as 'Australia's Fire Breathing King' in 2011.<ref name=foster>{{cite web|last=Leeson|first=Rob| title=Roy Now That's a Vindaloo|http://http://roymaloy.com/herald-sun.html}}</ref> | |||
| on 8 June 2012 Maloy broke a world record for breathing the most fireballs ever breathed out in one hour. The existing record was 100 balls of fire breathed out in a single one hour performance. Maloy bettered this record by breaking out 501 balls of fire, stopping 20 minutes after beginning the fete.,<ref name=newspaper>{{cite news|last=Lord|first=Elizabeth|title=Lots Great Balls of Fire|http://prelive.themercury.com.au/article/2012/12/08/367915_tasmania-news.html}}</ref> | |||
| ==Bed of Nails World Record== | |||
| On 7 October 2009 Maloy lay on a bed of nails as a fork lift placed a 550 kg slab of ice on his chest, which was then smashed with sledge hammers by 9 men over approximately 17 minutes.,<ref name=newspaper>{{cite news|last=Mole|first=Andrew|title=Roy Maloy Circus Coming|http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/article/2010/09/08/229745_print_friendly_article.html}}</ref> | |||
| ==Honorary titles== | ==Honorary titles== | ||
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| * ''The Weekly Times'' "", 8 September 2010 | * ''The Weekly Times'' "", 8 September 2010 | ||
| * ''Landline'', 25 July 2010 "" | * ''Landline'', 25 July 2010 "" | ||
| * ''Star Community'' 19 February 2013 "" | |||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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| Roy Maloy | |
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| Born | Roy Timothy McPherson (1975-10-27) 27 October 1975 (age 49) Melbourne, Australia |
| Status | Married with four children |
| Occupation | Entertainer |
| Known for | Stilt walking, circus stunts |
Roy Maloy (born Roy Timothy McPherson, 27 October 1975 in Melbourne, Victoria), is an Australian stilt walker, fire breather, stunt performer, entertainer and the current holder of several records.
Career
Roy Maloy holds several records. A Victorian provincial newspaper described Maloy as "Australian Circus King."
Stilt-walking records
In 2008, Maloy claimed a world record for the tallest stilts ever walked on: on 1 November, after 11 attempts, he took five independent steps on 17 m (56 ft) stilts each weighing almost 30 kg (66 lb).
On 23 December 2010, in Townsville, Queensland, Maloy attempted to break the world record for the heaviest stilts ever walked on.
In June 2011, Maloy attempted to set a record by walking more than 5 km in under an hour on 91.4 cm wooden stilts weighing 3.5 kg.
Honorary titles
On 16 March 2010, Maloy was King of the Parade at the Brimbank Festival festival in Sunshine, Victoria.
References
- Henderson, Fiona (18 March 2013). "World famous firebreather Roy Maloy to appear at school fair". Courier Newspaper Ballarat. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
AUSTRALIAN Circus King Roy Maloy thinks of Ballarat as his second home
- "Man to Walk on 17 Meter Stilts". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- 17m stilt walker claims record ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2 November 2008. Retrieved July 2013.
- "Circus King to Attempt Stilts Record". Townsville Bulletin. 23 December 2010. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
- Foster, Margot. "Roy Maloy starts his 2011 tour of regional Australia". The Bush Telegraph. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived 23 June 2011.
- Maud, Paula (10 March 2010). "Throngs Line Brimbank Festival". The Brimbank Leader. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
Further reading
- The Weekly Times "The Roy Maloy Circus is coming", 8 September 2010
- Landline, 25 July 2010 "Far Flung Fun"