Exciting news to share tonight in the spirit of Bill Tracy’s artistry living on in personal collections for future generations to learn from and enjoy! Yesterday, Bill Tracy’s “Knit Wit” stunt from Whacky Shack on Hunt’s Pier in Wildwood, New Jersey got delivered to its final destination in San Bernardino, California after traveling coast-to-coast and is now in the hands of lucky Tracy fan Albert R. who purchased the stunt with intensions of restoring and displaying.
The stunt is original to Whacky Shack’s 1964 opening in Wildwood, and was one of Bill Tracy’s most famous works as she was featured in many of his early attractions including Kooky Kastle at Paragon Park in Nantasket Beach in Hull, Massachusetts, and continues to be featured at Trimper’s Haunted House in Ocean City, Maryland. Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 film “Psycho” and featured character “Mother” is rumored to be the inspiration for this stunt, as it bears a striking resemblance from the film in both design and movement. The stunt is in excellent condition considering its age and many years in storage, and we couldn’t be happier that it’s now in the best of hands. Best wishes to Albert and his group on the restoration and curation of one of Bill Tracy’s most memorable characters. More updates to come as they are available.
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