thecircusblog | December 12, 2017
Carmen Henry worked with chimps that almost out weighed her and never once had a problem. At that time we were working four to five chimps. It all started with Carmen’s first appearance in the act, on a Paul Kay date, in St Louis, Mo. Paul had a 6 ring display, he asked me if we […]
thecircusblog | December 12, 2017
Hand to hand balancing with Makimba. If my memory serves me correct this photo was taken while on the Miller Johnson Circus. Hanford, California early 1960’s.
thecircusblog | September 11, 2017
We were playing at the Roaring 20’s a venue at the Hoyt Hotel Portland Oregon. I believe it was 1968? Our agent Cindy Bardine booked us in for six weeks. However the owner of the Hotel Mr Harvey Dick wanted the act to stay for another 8 weeks, we were delighted to do so. Our season was complete Dad had booked Fairs form […]
thecircusblog | April 24, 2015
During the early 1940’s World War two broke out. My uncles all wanted to do their part in the war effort. All except one Todd Henry suffered injuries from their younger years in the circus. Todd joined the Marines and fought in the Pacific” Iow Jima was the most dangerous of all he said.” Todd […]
thecircusblog | April 5, 2014
While practicing on a new comedy bit between shows one time, I was a little harsh with Tobie. He was a real cry baby. While he was having his tantrum I put my fingers over his lips and then I noticed when I removed them he made a sound like ma ma. I put my […]
thecircusblog | April 5, 2014
Tobi was a great little chimp. After all these years I still miss them all.
thecircusblog | April 5, 2014
This photo was taken in 1957. It was later used in 1976 for a news ad for Legend City Amusement Park,Tempe, Arizona.
thecircusblog | April 5, 2014
The “get well” date came just at the right time. Dad and I had a good season, but more money went out faster than it came in. When we got home for the winter we had high hopes of booking a lot of Christmas shows like we always did, but for some reason Christmas dates […]
thecircusblog | December 18, 2013
I found these old clipping in a box that I thought I threw away years ago. ……………… Happy that I did not. These newspaper ads were full page. I had to go into photo shop to separate the photos. As I think back to those days I am reminded of the great time I had […]
