thecircusblog | November 28, 2011
My uncle Glen was soft spoken and a kind man who had always had a smile on his face. However he was a force to be reckoned with if you did him wrong. As a young boy I remember well all my uncles talking about the old days on their father’s circuses. They told some […]
thecircusblog | September 8, 2011
Smiles………. Ya, They sure are a fine looking group. From left to right, my uncle Glen Henry, Shelby Jackson and Babe, Shelby’s wife. I’m not sure of the young man’s name. It might be John Harriott? I have written very little about my uncle Glen, or for that matter, any of my uncles. So I […]
thecircusblog | August 24, 2011
Val Setts, one of the few great jugglers. His juggling clubs were made by Van Wick and they are considered the very best that you can get. I inherited mine from my father, who bought them in 1940. We did quite a few shows with Val, the greater majority of them being variety stage shows. […]
thecircusblog | August 12, 2011
My oldest sister Charlotte in 1960 took over the act from my mother. Basically, my mother gave her the act to break her into the business. She and my mother worked the dogs together for a while with the intention that Charlotte would eventually take over the whole act. Instead, after a season, she was […]
thecircusblog | August 12, 2011
In 1956, we spent a half season with Siebrand Circus because my dad had booked other dates in the Fall. My mother’s real name was Mary Henry. Toni Madison was her stage name. She used that name because all the the other Henry’s had dog acts and this stopped the confusion with the agents. When […]
thecircusblog | April 5, 2011
Isabel and an Indian friend share a seat on the saucer ride in kiddie land . City of Fun carnival at the Sacaton Indian Fair, Sacaton Arizona.
thecircusblog | April 5, 2011
Izzy and her friend. The native American is from the Pima tribe. Native Dancers come form all over to compete in their dance and costumes. There is a special area on the fair grounds where this competition takes place. Isabel was captivated by the numerous dancers.
thecircusblog | April 5, 2011
Isabel, my granddaughter, wanted to go to the Indian Fair and she dressed for the occasion. It was hot and dusty but that did not stop her from having a great time.
thecircusblog | April 5, 2011
Things are much different in today’s Indian celebration. Photo taken 3/19/11 at the Sacaton Indian fair, Sacaton Arizona.
thecircusblog | April 4, 2011
It is very common to see 15 different tribes numbering 3 to 4 hundred people in this dance competition . The fair was only a 3 day celebration. Each day started early and ended late in the evening. City of Fun played the spot. The show is owned by Lou Melendez. I had a nice […]
