My first performance was done with a Duncan Professional YO-YO. This was a very slim YO-YO that was made of plastic and riveted together. In my world at the time, it was the best I could get. The most difficult trick I could perform while standing in front of a crowd and talking was man-on-the-trapeze. I moved on to a wooden YO-YO made by the Hummingbird Toy Co. These were very nice to play with, but I wore them out every two weeks. I was introduced to the Tom Kuhn YO-YO. I purchased a couple from him and my skill began to grow. I really liked his Flying Camel (imperial shaped). I was introduced to the Tom Kuhn YO-YO by Gene Mauk. Gene was a YO-YO champion back in the 1930s. We had several good visits. Gene helped to start a YO-YO club in Wichita. Together we trained quite a few YO-YO players. The YO-YO club is closed now but we produced a National YO-YO Champion from Salina, Kansas (Brent Dillinger).
My YO-YO of choice now is the Spintastics Technic YO-YO. I also like the YOYOjam SuperSpinFaktor. One of these is with me every where I go. :)
Today, I meet people throughout Wichita who remember me at their school or church. It is cool to meet them until you realize that they are now adults with their own families. Time does travel fast.
I look forward to YO-YOing into the future. The Lord has given me a unique opportunity to speak on His behalf to 1000s of people using what some consider to be a toy. I consider it a tool of ministry. It is a reminder that God can use anything when we seek Him for guidance and then allow Him to make it happen.Thank you to everyone who provided me an opportunity to minister.
Matt Johnson
Brother YO
Matt 5:16
brotheryo@gmail.com
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