The Odd and Unusual
thecircusblog | August 18, 2018
I believe this was my grandfather’s sideshow. He would change from year to the next. It might be the same animal or what ever. The only thing that ever changed was the verbiage on the banner.
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Hugo Zacchini Coat Lost for Fifty Years
thecircusblog | January 31, 2016
Hugo’s coat was sent to me by Ralph Gasser. I then looked up an old friend, Pat Zacchini and told her that I had her father’s coat and would send it to her. As of 1/27/16 the circus coat is in Pat’s hands, I am indeed happy that I could do this for her. Many thanks […]
The “Att Show”
thecircusblog | December 14, 2011
The “Att Show” was it’s short name for “Athletic Show”. They presented wrestling and boxing challenge matches. In it’s day it was one of the most popular shows on the midway. This might be where today’s wrestling got it’s start. It was all about getting an audience totally angered over the dirty tricks the wrestlers […]
Show Biz Dictionary: “Stiffed”
thecircusblog | February 2, 2009
Stiffed: When you’ve been “stiffed”….you’ve been taken advantage of by a person who doesn’t keep their word.
Show Biz Dictionary: “Ruffy”
thecircusblog | February 2, 2009
Ruffy: Usually a new person on the show that starts out doing odd jobs.
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