thecircusblog | October 12, 2011
This is a completed heel catch and done very well. Her legs are extended giving the trick a beautiful and professional appearance. Theresa is wearing blocks but they are very small and are not noticeable to an untrained eye. Not to be critical ………..But I have seen blocks so large that it looks like the […]
thecircusblog | October 12, 2011
I have seen this trick done before but never while on a head balancing trapeze bar. Doc Capell photo collection.
thecircusblog | October 12, 2011
Conchita was known as the “Iron Jaw Marvel”. She may have been with the Doc Capell Circus. This photo was found in the Capell collection.
thecircusblog | October 10, 2011
A matinee in Atoka, Oklahoma. Doc Capell didn’t carry too many wild animals on his circus. His spec was rather weak, so when given the opportunity he would invite the local 4H or the Future Farmers Associations to come the circus. It made for a nice spec as you see here with a young men […]
thecircusblog | September 18, 2011
A photo from the Bill Capell collection. Again there is no information on this performer. I am sure that this photo along with hundreds of others were sent to the Capell circus for their consideration. Doc did hire many performers from south of the border. His reason was that they were good and did […]
thecircusblog | September 18, 2011
He is not only a fine performer but also an inventor. I find it amazing how circus performers are constantly inventing new tricks like taking an old trick and giving it a new and different look with their own personal touch.
thecircusblog | September 18, 2011
This trick is known as block building …while you are balancing in a hand stand. The name of the act is unknown to me.
thecircusblog | September 18, 2011
Billy performing for some publicity shots. Doc Capell’s, Capell Bros Circus early 1940’s. This photo had to be taken in the mid-west. Doc did not come west until the late 40’s to a town called Coolidge, in Arizona. There the Capell family made their home and their winter quarters for over forty years.
