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Ronald McDonald surprised customers when he rode a unicycle into his High Street, Pottstown restaurant Monday morning and talked of his controversial future.
"I'm a professional magician," said Larry Denburg, Ronald McDonald's coach.
Denburg and McDonald made a surprise appearance at the clown's restaurant on East High Street in Pottstown on Monday.
They stopped at McDonald's on their way to deliver a character building show at Elizabeth B. Barth Elementary School, Denburg said.
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"It's got some real good values and the kids understand," Denburg said of school programs such as anti-bullying presentations McDonald hosts.
"He swung in here just to do a meet and greet," Denburg said of McDonald.
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While at the eatery, McDonald took some time to, well, clown around. He juggled, posed with fans for photos, did a handstand and pedaled around the dining room.
But McDonald appeared serious when he said he wanted to set the record straight regarding recent controvery.
"Despite all the rumors, I'm not ready to retire yet," McDonald said.
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