Capt William Horne #3
thecircusblog | May 29, 2010
In the lower right hand corner can be seen Bill Horn’s autograph to Roger Smith, also a lion trainer.
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Dave Hoover #1
thecircusblog | May 21, 2010
Dave Hoover doing a remarkable job in filling the shoes of Clyde Beatty. After the death of Clyde Beatty in 1965, the show was without their feature and star act. The very capable Dave Hoover took over in 1966. If my memory serves me correctly the last time I saw Dave was some time in the late […]
Gilfoyle and Woska
thecircusblog | January 30, 2010
John “Chubby” Gilfoyle and Enest Woska, both great wild animal trainers. This photo was taken in 1926, just before Chubby sadly lost an arm in a lion attack.
Peter Taylor 1923
thecircusblog | January 30, 2010
It was said that this is the lion trainer that Clyde Beatty fashioned himself after. Peter Nelson 1923. SEE………………..Comment by Roger Smith.
The Great Captain Jack Bonavita
thecircusblog | December 13, 2009
This indeed is a rare photo of Jack Bonavita. He p0sed for this picture sometime in 1905. Later Jack was killed during the act by one of his polar bears. Louis Roth, a great friend of his almost collapsed when he heard the news of Jack ‘s death. Jack Bonavita was the person who encouraged Louis Roth to […]
Jack Bonavita
thecircusblog | December 13, 2009
In this photo you can barely see Jack. He is seated in the center of all these lions reading a newspaper. This trick is known as the “Old Armchair”, This is the first time I have ever seen this done and I have not ever seen any other trainer duplicate this trick. I would like to add that this picture […]
Frank Bostock 1895
thecircusblog | December 13, 2009
This is a very rare photo of Frank Bostock. Frank was from England where he had a wild animal circus. Later he did performed in the U.S. for many years and to his credit broke in many wild animal trainers.
Herman Weedon Mixed Group
thecircusblog | December 6, 2009
You don’t have to look hard to see a mixed group of wild and domestic animals within this photo. Tigers, lions, Tibet and Sloth Bears and Siberian Boar Hounds as well one Hyena were all presented. Herman Weedon was also Jack Bstock’s chief animal trainer With out a doubt a most amazing act and trainer. Linda thank you for […]
Gina’s Royal Palace Leopards
thecircusblog | July 23, 2009
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