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| Sayco Larry Sayco performance |
| Exhibit #4854 |
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| Type | Event |
| Condition | Mint |
| Date | 1988 |
| Owner | Rick Brough |
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The person in the photo is Larry Sayco (also known as Larry Sayer), a yo-yo performer known for his entertaining and theatrical style. The captioned press photo, dated November 12, 1988 provides some context: Sayco was performing a two-yo-yo limbo trick during a demonstration at the Hampden Free Library in Hampden, Massachusetts. Photographer was Dave Roback, Springfield News staff.
The yo-yos used by Larry in the photo were his homemade Sayco Tournament Yo-Yo Top.
Sayco (1932-2019) was known to dress in vintage performance attire—newsboy cap, bowtie, suspenders, knicker-style trousers, all in an effort to enhance the showman aspect of his act.
While he might not be a household name in modern competitive yo-yo circles today, Sayco exemplified the tradition of yo-yo showmen who brought skill-based toy demonstrations to schools, libraries, and community events during the 20th century.
Larry Sayco’s legacy combined technical skill (as evidenced by his DIY yo-yo workshop and inventive yo-yo machinery), promotional savvy (demonstrating worldwide), and heartfelt connection to audiences—especially children. He represented a nostalgic era in yo-yo history, bridging the gap between toy demonstration and performance art. | |
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