This episode is Crazy Philadelphia Eddie's account of the trial on the ban of tattooing in New York City. Even though he and Coney Island Freddie were victorious in the New York City Supreme Court, they lost in an appeal.

This is the last episode for volume one. Crazy Philadelphia Eddie always new the value of respect, keeping your word, and being a solid guy. When he got in a jam in Chicago, his friends where there to help. Eddie told me often, "Your reputation will proceed you. Make it a good one!"

I once had dinner with the late Dixie Evans, who was burlesque royalty. You can see one of her acts here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfGdM9ccr_c. I asked her if she knew Stormy Angel. Her eyes lit up, and she said, "I have not heard that name in years! How do you know her???" I explained that Eddie had dated in her Chicago. Dixie said, "Stormy Angel's name fit her! She would yell at mob bosses..." Sounds like Crazy and Stormy in the windy city go together very well.

This is a short little episode as it was a short little layover for Crazy Philadelphia Eddie. It was just enough time for Eddie to make a new friend, find his equipment, and call friends in Chicago for a job. It's always good to have friends.

After his plans collapse at home, Crazy Philadelphia Eddie cut his losses and left for Hawaii. With plenty of sailors, beautiful women, and a mild climate, the appeal of the islands seemed more inviting than a cold, meager winter in New York City.

Crazy Philadelphia Eddie was always sharp, but in Chicago he had to be wise. Never get your prints on the gun. Once that happens, it is difficult to escape, explore options, return home, or make plans for Hawaii.

Although Eddie was content working in Chicago, the allure of the islands was a persistent temptation. The other tattooers were getting ready to jump ship for warmer climates in California, and Tommy was ready to board a plane for Honolulu shortly after tattooing a Hula Girl on Eddie's back. This short episode charts a coarse for Diamond Head on O'ahu.

The State Street that Eddie describes sounds like paradise: burlesque clubs, bars, tattoo shops, arcades, and reasonable hotels. He was always drawn to the action that was just over hill or around the next bend. He found it at on State and Main. It was burned into his memory like a neon sign.

After Eddie's trip north to Montreal to find a place to work, he heads to Chicago. The job interview, if you want to call it that, would only happen on State Street during that time and place. Accepting the boss's offer, Crazy Philadelphia Eddie finds himself in the good graces of an influential Chicago gentleman.