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John Brady

Australian whip showman

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About John Brady

John Brady was an Australian showman and television actor, known for Whip cracking.

John Brady is an Australian whip cracking expert. He has performed in leading shows, fairs and special events, as well as in many television shows and films, including being a stuntman in the Clint Eastwood film Paint Your Wagon.

In September 1974, John and Vi Brady performed at Expo '74 in Spokane, Washington, United States, "billed as Australia's stockwhip champions, [they] flicked cigarettes and handkerchiefs from each others mouths and pockets and did boomerang stunts".

Brady's television appearances include You Asked for It and It's Incredible.

In 2002 Brady performed original routines with both stockwhips and rope tricks during the musical theatre show, The Man from Snowy River: Arena Spectacular, as well as playing the character Saltbush Bill in the show.

Because of his rope tricks and whipcracking expertise, John Brady has been inducted into the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame in Longreach, Queensland, Australia. DVDs have been released of his whip-cracking.

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Important facts

Occupation
Showman, television actor
Nationality
Known for
Whip cracking

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Brady?

Australian whip showman

What was John Brady's occupation?

John Brady was a showman and television actor.

What was John Brady known for?

John Brady was known for Whip cracking.

What nationality was John Brady?

John Brady was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Brady

· Wikidata: Q6222888

· DBpedia: John Brady (showman)

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