Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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CORRECTION: I mistakenly used the word "exhibition" instead of "exposition."
You've probably never heard of the Bowls of Joy—a roller coaster so obscure that even the most dedicated coaster enthusiasts rarely discuss it. But this forgotten attraction, which debuted at the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition, was both groundbreaking and disastrous. Designed by Kansas City post office clerk Horace A. Lockwood, the ride introduced radical innovations decades ahead of its time. Unfortunately, its legacy was overshadowed by technical failures, injuries, and even fatalities.
Join me as we uncover the full story behind one of history’s most ambitious yet ill-fated coasters. Special thanks to newspapers.com and Reddit user Waifive for their research, as well as Nicolas Salenc for his incredible animation.
Waifive's post: reddit.com/r/rollercoasters/comments/pjs5g4/trolley_park_tuesday_the_zone_at_the_1915_san
Special thanks to youtube.com/@UCtMSn9k381AEsQUBGvIkMrw for the animation!
Full rendering on my Patreon here: patreon.com/c/themeparkcrazy
0:00 Intro
2:41 Inspiration
3:28 Development
7:39 Finding a Buyer
9:02 A Shaky Debut
10:38 First Injuries
11:01 Poisoning Incident
11:24 Panama Pacific Exposition
13:14 Two Deaths
15:00 Fool Proof
15:30 OR Treasurer Incident
15:58 Dangerous Reputation
16:30 Aftermath
17:06 Inventor Dies
17:40 Conclusion
18:27 Outro
Get $5 off your next order through my link https://sponsr.is/magicspoon_crazy_0325 or use code CRAZY at checkout, or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon and in your nearest grocery store!
CORRECTION: I mistakenly used the word "exhibition" instead of "exposition."
You've probably never heard of the Bowls of Joy—a roller coaster so obscure that even the most dedicated coaster enthusiasts rarely discuss it. But this forgotten attraction, which debuted at the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition, was both groundbreaking and disastrous. Designed by Kansas City post office clerk Horace A. Lockwood, the ride introduced radical innovations decades ahead of its time. Unfortunately, its legacy was overshadowed by technical failures, injuries, and even fatalities.
Join me as we uncover the full story behind one of history’s most ambitious yet ill-fated coasters. Special thanks to newspapers.com and Reddit user Waifive for their research, as well as Nicolas Salenc for his incredible animation.
Waifive's post: reddit.com/r/rollercoasters/comments/pjs5g4/trolley_park_tuesday_the_zone_at_the_1915_san
Special thanks to youtube.com/@UCtMSn9k381AEsQUBGvIkMrw for the animation!
Full rendering on my Patreon here: patreon.com/c/themeparkcrazy
0:00 Intro
2:41 Inspiration
3:28 Development
7:39 Finding a Buyer
9:02 A Shaky Debut
10:38 First Injuries
11:01 Poisoning Incident
11:24 Panama Pacific Exposition
13:14 Two Deaths
15:00 Fool Proof
15:30 OR Treasurer Incident
15:58 Dangerous Reputation
16:30 Aftermath
17:06 Inventor Dies
17:40 Conclusion
18:27 Outro
