thecircusblog | January 6, 2009
In 1943 this wonderful Chinese family of acrobats performed with Cronin Bros. circus. Chang, the oldest brother, taught all the kids on the show martial arts. After a few seasons we lost track of them. Years past and while Dad was in San Francisco he came across Chang in a Chinese restaurant, which it turned out that […]
thecircusblog | January 6, 2009
What a great lady and performer. Malikova did a single high wire act and she did all the tough tricks. I believe that she was related to the Welinda family. We worked together at the Phoenix State Fair 1964 .I have more info on Malikova ……..SEE COMMENT BLOW. Thanks to Joanne and PeeWee Pinson.
thecircusblog | January 6, 2009
In the mid 80’s, I was producing community fairs for Larry Davis. By accident this photo was triple exposed, but he liked it so much he aske me to use it in advertising. The name of the ride is “Wave Swinger”.
thecircusblog | January 6, 2009
Ron Nix and Ivan Henry. This photo was taken at Legend City after a performance.
thecircusblog | January 6, 2009
Dukee Book: a small book filled with stamps having a monetary value. These stamps are used in the piecar or cookhouse by performers or workers. Sometimes show owners did not want money handled at these places.
thecircusblog | January 6, 2009
The motion picture Charo was on location near Apache Junction in 1968. I went to visit a friend who was an extra, and I met Ron Nix and Elvis Presley. I originally met Elvis while playing Las Vegas. Elvis was at the Hilton I was at the Stardust.
