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By LYNN BREZOSKY, Associated Press Writer
HIDALGO, Texas - The only person to survive a plunge over Niagara Falls without a safety device has run off and joined the circus.
Kirk Jones, 40, planned to make his debut as the "world's greatest stunt man" during a Friday night gig with the Toby Tyler Circus, now touring Texas' Mexican border towns.
Last month, the former auto parts salesman from Canton, Mich., jumped over the Canadian side of the falls and somehow emerged from the rushing foam with only a few broken ribs.
Jones said circus promoters called him a few days ago and promised him something "spectacular." He would not say what his act would involve.
With only a few days left on the circus's 2003 season, Jones will limit his performances to public appearances and autograph signings. The circus resumes touring in Beaumont in January.
In the meantime, circus promoter Phil Dolci said Jones will have to work like everyone else in the troupe, washing elephants and taking down tents. "Everyone has a second job here," Dolci said. "No free ride for Kirk."
Jones said he was still negotiating his pay.
Jones said that after going over the falls, he has a new appreciation for life, and plans on writing a book with his brother called "You're Kidding Me: A Knucklehead's Guide to Surviving Niagara Falls."
He still faces charges of mischief and unlawfully performing a stunt in Canada.
People who lined up Friday to buy tickets for the circus were unimpressed with Jones' career change.
"So he's a celebrity now?" said David Saenz, a 36-year-old from Weslaco. "I really think he's taking it a little too far. I'm glad that he made it alive, that's a miracle. But to brag about it?"
HIDALGO, Texas - The only person to survive a plunge over Niagara Falls without a safety device has run off and joined the circus.
Kirk Jones, 40, planned to make his debut as the "world's greatest stunt man" during a Friday night gig with the Toby Tyler Circus, now touring Texas' Mexican border towns.
Last month, the former auto parts salesman from Canton, Mich., jumped over the Canadian side of the falls and somehow emerged from the rushing foam with only a few broken ribs.
Jones said circus promoters called him a few days ago and promised him something "spectacular." He would not say what his act would involve.
With only a few days left on the circus's 2003 season, Jones will limit his performances to public appearances and autograph signings. The circus resumes touring in Beaumont in January.
In the meantime, circus promoter Phil Dolci said Jones will have to work like everyone else in the troupe, washing elephants and taking down tents. "Everyone has a second job here," Dolci said. "No free ride for Kirk."
Jones said he was still negotiating his pay.
Jones said that after going over the falls, he has a new appreciation for life, and plans on writing a book with his brother called "You're Kidding Me: A Knucklehead's Guide to Surviving Niagara Falls."
He still faces charges of mischief and unlawfully performing a stunt in Canada.
People who lined up Friday to buy tickets for the circus were unimpressed with Jones' career change.
"So he's a celebrity now?" said David Saenz, a 36-year-old from Weslaco. "I really think he's taking it a little too far. I'm glad that he made it alive, that's a miracle. But to brag about it?"
