thecircusblog | May 21, 2010
This is my find along with other great circus memorabilia. I went to this antique shop and found some old Billboards, and this poster that was used in the early to mid 1960’s. I only paid about 20 dollars for the books , show photos and two posters.
thecircusblog | May 21, 2010
Dave Hoover doing a remarkable job in filling the shoes of Clyde Beatty. After the death of Clyde Beatty in 1965, the show was without their feature and star act. The very capable Dave Hoover took over in 1966. If my memory serves me correctly the last time I saw Dave was some time in the late […]
thecircusblog | May 21, 2010
Dave Hoover performing on the Clyde Beatty Cole Bros Circus. This photo I believe was taken in 1966, His first season with the show.
thecircusblog | May 21, 2010
Clyde Beatty Cole Bros Circus early to mid 1960’s. Lacing up the canvas is not as easy as one would think as the gramet holes and lacing rope loops have to match up or you will have to start all over again. Notice the man at the first center pole, who is tying off all of the laced sections to the bail […]
thecircusblog | May 21, 2010
Clyde Beatty Cole Bros Circus in the mid 1960’s. This is the old fashioned way to pull the peaks of a big top amd I believe maybe the best way. It’s tradition and easier with an elephant then to use a motorized vehicle. Elephants have been the most important part of the circus from the very beginning. […]
thecircusblog | May 21, 2010
After the tent on the center poles are pulled half way up they start sliding up the quarter poles to help take some of the weight off the canvas. When all the quarter poles are in their correct position, then the main block and falls on the center poles are pulled to the top or […]
thecircusblog | May 19, 2010
It pays to go to antique shops and used book stores. Here is Fred Logan and his wife Ora on the Clyde Beatty Cole Bros Circus in the early 197o’s. It is another amazing find. Fred Logan Jr. made a comment on his parents, Thanks Fred. Also thank you for the date and show correction.
thecircusblog | May 19, 2010
Clyde Batty had the first fighting cat act of any notoriety. It was called a fighting act because of his extraordinary talent to exaggerate the danger of his lions and tigers. Without a doubt working with jungle cats is in fact dangerous but his showmanship and his total control of his cats would keep you on the edge of […]
