Show Biz Dictionary: “Backyard”
thecircusblog | January 2, 2009
Backyard: where circus performers and their animals reside behind the Big Top…a private area
The Royal Rockets
thecircusblog | January 2, 2009
The Royal Rockets were noted for having the finest roller skating acrobatic act in the business. We worked with them in the mid 50’s on Siebrand Bros. Circus. John Carson was the lead skater in the act. His sister and her husband were part of the trio. They settled in Phoenix, AZ and John joined the […]
Ray Chandler
thecircusblog | January 2, 2009
Ray Chandler was one of the best, all around animal men in the country. He worked in many motion pictures such as “Humps” and “Dr. Doolittle”. He also had his own animal acts. This picture was supplied by his daughter Janice.