Capt. Jack Bonavita
Posted By thecircusblog on March 21, 2011
This is a rare photo of Jack Bonavita. What you see here is an actual trick that Jack Bonavita performed in his act. This photo has not been tampered with. At the time of this photo Jack was with the Frank Bostock wild animal circus in England the year 1910. Frank Bostock was a wild animal trainer as well and quiet famous…………. The name of this trick that Jack is performing is called ” The Arm- Chair”.
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Jealousy among trainers is legendary, but no one less than Mabel Stark had immense respect for her great friend “Captain Jack”, and told memorable jackpots about him. And yes–look again–this photo is genuine, and also I believe, is unique.
I’m disappointed that I have been able to find only snippets of information on Captain Jack. Seems a man who lived such a fantastic life would be worthy of a book.