John's background is diverse. He has a degree in Marine Science and Biology, has worked "in the trades" and is currently involved in technology pursuits - specifically network security and computer forensics. Go through this section to find material written by or about John. There will also be other things that don't necessarily fit anywhere else. As an example, click here to see a picture of John and Rod Sipe (Dr. Dumpe) posing with Miss USA 1985.

Thumbtack raises and collects orchids. Check out his latest pride and joy here

Kansas City Business Journal Article about John.

Old Marketing Materials - these are flyers John has used to market/advertise his services. (These require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view)

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Here is a brief timeline of John's performing career:

1980 - a friend, Vernon Burke taught John the basics of juggling while consuming beer at a party.

1980-1981 - performed locally in the Tampa Bay area with Ed Kosco and Michael Hanlon under the name, "The Jasper Juggling Company."

1982-1983 - performed as part of the "Juggling Gibertinis."

1983 - "Most Stupendous" award winner at the Atlanta Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival.

1984-1989 - performed at numerous Renaissance Festivals as "Giovanni Gibertini."

1985 - toured with "SAK Theatre", an improvisational theatre company based at Epcot Center.

1990 - was road manager and headliner for "We Can Make You Laugh", performing at 230 colleges in 40 states.

1991 - first performed as John Mallery and Family - Paula and Spike joined John at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. First year performing as a knife thrower.

1992 - Thumbtack was born.

1994 - Staple was born.

2001 - received "Lifetime Achievement Award" at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival.

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