Into Dad’s Hands
thecircusblog | October 7, 2008
Mickey diving into my father’s hands. Mickey had confidence in herself and my father who trained her. The high jump was 12 feet.
Rocky and Mom
thecircusblog | October 7, 2008
Mom and Rocky performing a special show for underprivileged children at the Greek theater. Many circus performers donated their time and talent for these kids.
“Sally” Doing Front Leg
thecircusblog | October 7, 2008
Publicity shots between shows of Toni Madison’s Wonder Dogs. This photo was taken on a Christmas show date 1948 San Diego, Calif.
Teaching Solon
thecircusblog | October 3, 2008
“Now remember son, the first thing you have to learn is how to clean up after the elephant”….notice that Solon is hiding the shovel so it doesn’t show in the photo.
Ivan and Shorty
thecircusblog | October 1, 2008
Shorty was a very popular elephant. This photo was taken by a circus fan that was visiting Henry Bros. circus at Legend City.
Solon and Shorty
thecircusblog | October 1, 2008
During the summer of 1978, Henry Bros, traveled with Space Age Amusement. This photo was taken in Helena, Montana. Later that fall we were back at Legend City, Tempe AZ.
Henry’s Petting Zoo
thecircusblog | October 1, 2008
Henry Bros. also had a petting zoo at Legend City. This is Blanco, one of many animals that were featured.
Mary Henry Spinning Plates
thecircusblog | September 30, 2008
This photo was taken at The Paris Inn Night Club where USO shows were put on for the Military in San Diego, CA … 1940s.