The Whip, one of Fantasy Farms most popular and classic rides, was invented in 1914 by W.F. Mangels. It is an oblong flat ride that has a dozen or so cars attached with a cable to a oblong rotating platform. As the platform turns the cars or pulled along. When they are pulled around ends of the platform, they swing out and create a whip like motion pressing the rider back into their seat and leaving them with a slight tickle in their belly. This is a fun ride for children and adults to enjoy together.

The Whip at Fantasy Farm was bought at auction by none other than William Mangels Jr., the great-grandson of the original manufacturer of the ride. The selling price was $3,500. 

Robert Lee Curtis.
Director of the Fantasy Farm Memorial.

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