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    Gymma Brothers In ?╟ Hitz Gymma Brothers Acrobatic Hit The Gymma Brothers have been rumbling and tumbling around Europe and the U.S. for four generations. Now, featuring a fifth generation, the group i,s roll- ing . out the laughs in Jerry Jackson?╟╓s newest production ?╟úHitz,?╟Ñ at the Hacienda Hotel. Originally titled the Fratellinis, for the family?╟╓s name which means little brother in Italian, the group?╟╓s founder was a pharmacist who changed professions in order to win the heart of a showgirl. As a clown, he succeeded both in love and on the stage and his success has been passed down to his sons, his son?╟╓s sons and even to his son?╟╓s great grandson. Today, as the Gymma Brothers, the clowning around is still a popular novelty attraction and they are adding the Hacienda to a long list of grand stage ap- pearances throughout Europe and in most of the major Las Vegas productions. Gino Fratellino with his son Mike and partner Bobby are carry- ing on the family tradition of com- ical acrobatis twice nightly except Monday in the Fiesta Threatre. ?╟úHitz?╟Ñ is a fast moving music and dance production featuring the top tunes from the 19<30?╟╓s. Showtimes are 8 and 11 p.m. nightly except Monday.