Billy Barton #2
thecircusblog | April 13, 2014
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Billy Barton #3
thecircusblog | April 13, 2014
Ivan Henry & Gary Wallace
thecircusblog | April 13, 2014
The pay one price was indeed a success. It allowed you to ride all the rides, all day, for that one day. We did have individual ticket sales for those who wanted just a short stay at the show. There was a general admission, if you did not buy the POP. The food and games […]
Tobie’s Liberac
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 […]
Tobie
thecircusblog | April 5, 2014
Tobi was a great little chimp. After all these years I still miss them all.
Ivan and Bongie
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.
The Get Well Date $$$
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 […]
The Greatest Little Circus On Earth
thecircusblog | April 5, 2014
I took Henry Bros Circus out with Space Age Amusement. It was one of the best seasons I have ever had. Al Mirro owned the carnival. He paid weekly over and above what my regular salary was.
Clifford Henry
thecircusblog | April 5, 2014
My father’s talents were many. After he retired from our chimp act, he decided that he would continue on in the business. Many show producers asked him if he would help them repair or build show equipment. He really wanted to travel visiting friends and circuses. I remember him saying, “I have worked pretty […]
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