* Clyde H. Baldschun; Producer, Promoter

Clyde H. Baldschun, an entertainment producer who promoted a rocket-belt device that a stunt man used to fly at the opening ceremonies of the 1984 Summer Olympics, has died at his Sun Valley home. He was 70.

Baldschun died Friday of a heart attack, said his son, David Baldschun of Sun Valley.

Born in Kansas City, Kan., Baldschun toured the country as a musician and bandleader before coming to Los Angeles in 1947. In the 1950s and ‘60s, he booked entertainment for state and county fairs and scheduled public appearances as a personal manager for entertainers including Chuck Connors, James Garner and the late Michael Landon, according to his son.

In 1962, while he was supplying entertainment for the Calgary Stampede in Canada, Baldschun’s son saw a magazine article on a rocket belt that allows the wearer to propel himself aloft for about 20 seconds using hand controls. Baldschun arranged for a demonstration of the rocket belt at the Canadian rodeo and continued to promote it worldwide until the time of his death.

In addition to his son, David, Baldschun is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Baldschun; son Randy Baldschun of Palo Alto, Calif.; brother, Hank Baldschun of Mission, Kan.; and two grandchildren.

Services will be private. The Neptune Society in Burbank is handling the arrangements. Donations can be made in Baldschun’s name to the American Heart Assn.