Show Biz Dictionary: “Croaker”

| January 2, 2009

Croaker:  Doctor

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Show Biz Dictionary: “Holligan”

| January 2, 2009

Holligan:  means a circus performer new to the United States

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Show Biz Dictionary: “Backyard”

| January 2, 2009

Backyard: where circus performers and their animals reside behind the Big Top…a private area

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The Royal Rockets

| 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 […]

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Royal Rockets Trio

| January 2, 2009

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Royal Rocket’s Story

| January 2, 2009

Click on above picture to read their story.

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Ray Chandler

| 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.

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