1st Class Shows- Our History Amusement Rides, Games and Food for your Fair, Festival, or Church event!

Jimi Johnson is a second generation showman who grew up on his family’s show in Chicago. After a successful run with a large carnival game operation, Jimi’s father, Bob Johnson decided to form his own carnival and in 1967 he did just that. By the 1970’s, the Johnson’s had one of the most successful carnivals in the Chicago-land area.

By the age of 15, Jimi had become the concession manager. This was a big responsibility, especially for someone so young, but Jimi proved himself and handled the job with professionalism. When he turned 20, the young entrepreneur decided to branch out and form his own company. This was the beginning of 1st Class Shows.

Phyllisha Choate Johnson is a third generation showman who also grew up on her family’s carnival. Phyllisha’s grandfather, Robert “Kid Burns” Choate, began his career as a showman wrestling in athletic (AT) shows in the 1930’s. He later decide to buy a few carnival rides and Star Amusements was born. Phyllisha’s father, Mokey, still operates Star Amusements today.

Jimi and Phyllisha met in 1997 and found very quickly that they make a great team! Today, they combine their life long experiences to provide the absolute best in family entertainment to over 45 events per year throughout the Midwest.

1st Class Shows
809 East Bloomingdale Ave., #164 Brandon, Florida 33511
Phone: Jimi (813) 318-2909 Phyllisha (813) 318-2908
email: PhyllishaJ@yahoo.com

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