John Carlson, who cut his teeth performing his act in schools, went from chasing murderers — he once tracked down a gangbanger in Sunset Park — to making a killing on stage.
Brooklyn native John Carlson gave 20 years to the NYPD before retiring in 2002 in the sadness and sorrow that followed 9/11.
Over his career, Carlson and his wooden sidekick, Rocky, have performed for the families of rocker Chris Martin, actors Norman Reedus and Jimmy Smits , and “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro. “I’m making a lot more money now,” the Bayville, NJ resident said, noting his rookie NYPD salary was “$16,000 and change.” These days Carlson gets $350 for a standard 45-minute show of balloon animals, magic and smart aleck ventriloquism.
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