Posted by:
Tim
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I think it was called the International Trade Fair and I worked in one of the booths (Brazil). At that time it was at McCormick Place. Have to assume it was the pre-fire original McCormick Place. Perhaps it moved to Navy Pier after the 1967 fire. A lot of tradeshows did after the fire.
I remember the ski show between McCormick and Meigs Field. Another highlight was the guy wearing the "jet pack." He'd light it up, rise maybe 100' or so and then fly forward for a few seconds before making a soft landing. Everyone was in awe.