Sanford Lee & Associates
Entertainment Productions presents
 
An Astounding Aggregation of Archaic Amusement,
Featuring the Maven of Music, Magic, and Mirth!
PROFESSOR FARQUAR
And a Little Lady with Absolutely Amazing Abilities,
MISS POLECAT ANNIE​

   TRULY UNIQUE AND PRODIGIOUS DIVERTISSEMENT!

​Since 1987, Professor Farquar and Polecat Annie have enchanted audiences throughout the United States.  They have performed at more than 1,000 venues; including fairs, festivals,  historic sites, wild west shows, concert halls, amusement parks, colleges, museums, libraries, art expos, hoedowns, shindigs, and hootenannies.  Their vibrant variety revue has been inspired by classic vaudeville acts, vintage medicine shows, Ozark string bands, and cowboy balladeers. ​

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ENDORSEMENTS

“Professor Farquar and Polecat have been a popular addition to our annual Christmas festival for several years.  Their programs always engage the crowds, and they are especially effective with school groups.  With their music, storytelling, and magic, they can keep any audience intrigued.”  
            Robert Bluthardt, Site Manager – Fort Concho National Historic Landmark
            San Angelo, TX

“This duo is a treasure, as many around the country know from experiencing their show.  They have built quite a following over the years.  It’s living history, song, story, jokes, and hijinks all rolled into one; and they always bring a smile to our visitors’ faces.  Never fails!”
            Phil Funkenbusch, Program Director – Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library                 
            Springfield, IL
 
“Professor Farquar and Polecat Annie check every box that a fair or festival organizer needs:
High-quality entertainers who appeal to all demographics?   Check!
Professionals who show up on time and fulfill their contract?  Check!
Talented, experienced performers who will transport your audiences to the past?  Check!
If you want a successful fair or event,   these two should be part of your entertainment lineup.”
            Jeremy Parsons, CEO/Manager – Clay County Fair
            Spencer, IA     
 
 
“Old Shawnee Days welcomes back Professor Farquar and Polecat Annie year after year because they are professional entertainers.  They arrive timely and prepared, and can handle any situation.  They consistently fascinate people of all ages with their timeless humor, music, magic, and characters.  We couldn’t imagine Old Shawnee Days without them!”
            Staci Holcom, Entertainment Coordinator - Old Shawnee Days Society
            Shawnee, KS 

​"Professor Farquar and Polecat Annie have been entertaining families at our event for years.  We look forward to bringing them back for years to come."
            Eric Spence, Director - Twain on Main
            Hannibal, MO

"I love to hear all the positive feedback from kids and adults about how enjoyable this attraction is.   I look forward to seeing them with the crowds year after year.  Their show is truly a staple to our event."
            Terry McWilliams,, CEO - Midwest Old Threshers Reunion
             Mount Pleasant, IA

Accolades

“Those who caught the Professor’s act can tell you that his music and magic are priceless – an Rx for the blues, you might say.”
     - Shawnee Journal

“The simplicity of Farquar’s presentation proves that one can perform without high-tech lighting effects and amplification, yet still win an audience’s favor.”
​     - Kansas City Star

“…a masterful musician, magician, and storyteller.”
     - Pat Boddy, Iowa Public Television

“…a nostalgic return to a past that most of us never knew.  The show is truly original and absolutely brilliant!”
      - Wichita Eagle-Beacon

“Farquar may not be on the cutting edge of any musical trend, but his show is filled with the kind of songs that are too ingrained in American hearts to ever go completely out of style.”
      - Omaha World-Herald