"We have never, in my 4 years of working with the fair, had such an act that created such media exposure as this one did."

Jim Gleason, Adams County Fair, Hastings, NE

"Your show fit its billing in our brochure - 'as big as your imagination.' ...The Alberti Flea Circus is a classic attraction so appropriate for the grand tradition of fairs and festivals."

Bonnie Brosious, The Great Allentown Fair, Allentown, PA

"I highly recommend the Alberti Flea Circus as quality family entertainment for any fair or festival."

Jay Begg, Allen County Fair, Lima, OH

"Old Fashioned! Quaint! Charming! In this day of high-tech www's and dot.coms, it was so refreshing to see something that all visitors enjoyed. ... I am also glad we engaged your services as the organ grinder. This added a dimension to the fair that most people never see."

Joe Pavia, Central Ottawa Exhibition, Ottawa, Canada

"Jim is a talented artist and has a wonderful rapport with the crowd watching him. ... I would recommend him to any fair or festival that wants an excellent quality attraction for all ages."

David Sparks, Dixie Classic Fair, Winston-Salem, NC

"I had long heard of the tradition of flea circuses at fairs and festivals in times gone by and was fortunate to add your show to this year's attractions. The Alberti Flea Circus, with its beautiful banner line, added to the warmth, nostalgia and charm of our Circus Village."

Paul, Schober, The Erie County Fair, Hamburg, NY

"Jim has presented his captivating flea circus in five of the thirteen Georgia National Fairs. In addition to being extremely entertaining, he has also been affordable, courteous, and dependable. ... Dollar for dollar the Jim Alberti Flea Circus is a very good investment when it comes to good, clean family entertainment."

Johnny Webb, Georgia National Fair, Perry, GA

"Your shows were enjoyed by both young and old alike. The original seating for your shows had to be increased to accommodate the crowds. In this age of modern technology, it is refreshing to see the use of imagination as the primary form of entertainment."

Jan Higgins, Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, IA

"The acrobatic and entertaining fleas were one of the highlights of the grounds entertainment for the award-winning fair in Marin. ... We would recommend the Alberti Flea Circus to any fair or festival looking for a novel and popular grounds entertainment."

Jim Farley, Marin County Fair, San Rafael, CA

"Family entertainment is one of the main building blocks in making a quality fair. So when you choose an act you want to spend the extra time to see how the act fits into your program. ... Plain and simple. The Jim Alberti Flea Circus is money well spent"

Caesar Dotta, Mesa County Fair, Grand Junction, Colorado

"You added an authentic element of 'old school' showbiz to our fair that was much appreciated. The crowd at the Children's Theater enjoyed your show and had a great time. ... Not only are the folks seeing a great magic show, they are seeing a bit of vaudeville history."

Nate Dungan, Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, MN

"The Alberti Flea Circus ... instantly became one of our most popular grounds acts. Mr. Alberti does a tremendous job of interacting with the crowd and his routines are always in the best taste for a family audience."

Gary Lubra, Nevada State Fair, Reno, NV

"I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoyed watching the expression on your audience's faces as your trained fleas went through their paces. You had them spell bound!"

Thomas Graves, Orange County Fair, Orange, VA

"It is great to have an attraction that translates so well in television promotions/advertising and to have an artist so willing to do all they can to promote and further the interests of the fair."

Robert R. Vernon, Oregon State Fair, Salem, OR

"We especially appreciated the pre-fair publicity that we were able to generate because of the uniqueness of the show. Your availability to both the press and the general public helped us to promote the friendly family image that we advertise for the Prince William County Fair."

Joseph B. Johnson, Prince William County Fair, Manassas, VA

"It is a pleasure to recommend Jim Alberti and his flea circus to anyone wanting to hire quality entertainment. Jim's shows drew rave reviews from our fairgoers throughout our 14-day fair. ... A real bonus with this show is the media attention. Our grounds acts rarely draw pre-fair attention, but this one did."

Jane Engdahl, Sonoma County Fair, Santa Rosa, CA

"As you performed at the South Carolina State Fair, I had the pleasure of watching several generations riveted to your 'fleas'. The first word that came to my mind was imagination. How wonderful is that? The Alberti Flea Circus provided a much needed escape for our patrons. An escape from computers, cell phones, television and technology...an escape to their imagination."

Nancy Smith, South Carolina State Fair, Columbia, SC

"Anyone looking for a good act with 'something more' is well advised to hire Jim Alberti."

Karen Bonomo, Sweetwater County Fair, Rock Springs, WY

"We had a great time working with Jim Alberti. The Tennessee Valley Fairgoers had a great time enjoying the entertainment that Jim Alberti provides with his shows. There is no doubt that Jim Alberti is a professional entertainer."

Larry Suchomski, Tennesee Valley Fair, Knoxville, TN

"The Alberti Flea Circus was one of the most complimented and talked about features at this year's fair. Young and old alike gathered to watch the daily shows with wide eyed amusement. It was family entertainment at its finest."

Hale Moss, Wilson County Fair, Lebanon, TN

"We continue to hear raves about your performance, and the echoes of happy children (and not-so-young children!) still linger along the Bangor Waterfront! ... Thank you for the great contribution that you made to our celebration!"

Heather McCarthy, American Folk Festival, Bangor, ME

"Jim Alberti provides remarkable entertainment of an extremely high caliber; he is a true, professional entertainer. Of particular note is the fact that Jim ties the past and the future together with his unique blend of entertainment. It is so rare to see an old-fashioned street show -- the Street Organ and the Flea Circus captivate our audiences who relish this glimpse of days gone by."

Laureen Blakemore, Summer Solstice Fest, Downtown Blacksburg, Inc., Blacksburg, VA

"This year, as part of our entertainment for 'Dickens of a Christmas', we contracted with Mr. Jim Alberti who presented one of the finest and most entertaining shows during our festival. ... With each show his audience enlarged. Children and adults were applauding and cheering the fleas as they performed their extraordinary feats. It was a delight for young and old alike."

Judy Evans, Dickens of a Christmas, Downtown Roanoke, Inc., Roanoke, VA

"If you combine professionalism, a cheerful attitude, and an act that attracts crowds as surely as, well, a dog attracts fleas, you have an idea of the Alberti Flea Circus."

Judy Allen, Festival for the Eno, Durham, NC

"The Alberti Flea Circus has broad appeal both to children and adults. It is unique, touches upon the roots of popular entertainment, and creates its own kind of wonder as children and adults cheer and encourage the fleas to perform their acts. Not only have I seen this for myself, but I also have the authority of both my daughter and my mother, who were enchanted by the flea circus."

"B" Townes, Merlefest, Wilkesboro, NC

"The audience loved your work and the festival staff really appreciated your on- and off-stage professionalism. ... It's always a pleasure to work with performers who 'get it' and go the extra mile to help ensure the success of our festivals. I hope that we'll have the chance to work together again soon."

Amy K. Grossman, National Council for the Traditional Arts, Silver Spring, MD

"Your shows really pulled in the crowd, even several of my staff in their late teens. They were impressed with the content of your show and also your dry sense of humor. You are practically a festival all by yourself. Thank you for participating...."

Susan T. Desilets, Sail Virginia, Norfolk, VA

"You truly contributed to the fun of Hokie Bugfest! I am convinced that without you we would not have been such a success. You even raised the stature of the science. ... By rehabilitating your fleas, you have produced some of the Worlds' most entertaining and dedicated performers. You also taught our audience the historical significance of insects."

Michael J. Weaver, Hokie Bugfest, Blacksburg, VA

"Your flea circus was appealing with the adults and children alike. That's just what we like to see with our festival entertainment, something everyone is itching to see! I hope that you will consider being a regular at our festivals."

Jane J. Wrenn, Siler City Chicken Festival, Siler City, NC

"Without question, one of the most talked about [shows] was the addition of The Alberti Flea Circus. Every person who was lucky enough to catch one of your shows went back for more. It is with terrific entertainment, such as your Alberti Flea Circus, that keeps our visitors coming back year after year."

Roberta H. Bunch, Suffolk Peanut Fest, Suffolk, VA

"The Alberti Flea Circus proved to be as intriguing as the promotional material. There was such a tremendous response from our students that we look forward to working with you again. Keep in touch; we most certainly WILL!"

Karen M. Bednarczyk, Winterfest, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

"The ArtsCenter was delighted not only with the quality of the Alberti Flea Circus performance and the audience response and feedback, but also with the front-page story in the Chapel Hill News and the full page photo in the summer issue of Our State magazine."

Jon Wilner, The ArtsCenter of Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Orange County, Carrboro, NC

"...your ability to attract coverage by both the newspaper (the Richmond Times-Dispatch) and TV (local ABC affiliate) played an important part in our turnout. It goes without saying that the crowds you attracted loved your performances."

Randy Wyckoff, Childrens Museum of Richmond, Richmond, VA

"The Alberti Flea Circus fits in very well with the time period here at CrossRoads Village and Huckleberry Railroad. A National Treasure we have found! Mr. Alberti has a true gift, and I am so very happy that he has been able to share it with us."

Kathi Whitcomb, CrossRoads Village and Huckleberry Railroad, Flint, MI

"The Alberti Flea Circus was a particularly well attended event and delightfully drew additional unexpected attention to our summer series. I strongly recommend the Alberti Flea Circus and look forward to having them back at our venue in the future."

Beverly B. Meek, Duke Performances, Durham, NC

"Not only was the flea circus highly anticipated, but was packed to standing room only come New Year's Eve day in Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. There again, the faces of parents and children alike was something to behold! The buzz is still about in our humble town of Annapolis."

Scotti Preston, First Night Annapolis, Annapolis, MD

"Jim Alberti is a master showman. Having honed his show to perfection, he works to please an audience. He gains their ear, gains their confidence and gains their enthusiastic applause. He has my deepest appreciation as an excellent attendance builder, a unique hook for publicity, and an outstanding entertainer."

Mike Burke, Historic Bethabara Park, Winston-Salem, NC

"What a pleasure it was to have you at this year's American Folk Festival, pulling in the crowds and charming everyone with your wonderful, corny, sophisticated, timeless humor. ... From the youngest child to the oldest codger, everyone in the audience was just having such a grand time."

Andrea Stark, Maine Discovery Museum, Bangor, ME

"The audience was captivated, with children and adults alike watching your every move and erupting in applause throughout the performance. ... The Museum looks forward to welcoming you and the entire ensemble of fleas in the Alberti Flea Circus at its return engagement to the Museum...."

Bob Flook, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh, NC

"Jim Alberti is one performer you can really count on to be professional and endearing from the first encounter to the last! I highly recommend that you invite Jim Alberti to perform at your library-summer, winter, spring or fall...."

Beth Hutchison, Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, NC

"Jim Alberti and his fleas are awesome. The program is very special and low maintenance. ... His show is excellent for the young and the old and for all occasions."

Rachael DeHaven, Pulaski County Library System, Pulaski, VA

"Children and adults alike were mesmerized by this dazzling program."

Carolyn Landrum, Spartanburg County Public Libraries, Spartanburg, SC