thecircusblog | April 1, 2009
The act that set the benchmark for all other flying trapeze aerialists. Not only were they superb performers but they were exceptionally beautiful on the ground and in the air. The Codona Family originated in Mexico, their father was a circus performer and taught his children how to fly.
thecircusblog | April 1, 2009
A friend of mine sent me six articles on Alfredo Codona. He told me that these news clippings were with some old circus posters. The trunk hadn’t been opened in years, but these treasures were found. I never knew the whole story concerning the fate of the Codona’s but now I do……………WARNING,…..The last photo is shocking. Click […]
thecircusblog | April 1, 2009
Click on article to enlarge. This is a passing leap, Lalo was the catcher, Vera is going under and Alfredo is going over the top.
thecircusblog | April 1, 2009
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thecircusblog | March 11, 2009
This is an inside shot of Ringling Bros Barnum & Baily Circus menagerie. Their menagerie tent was just as big as some of the circus tents I have seen. This photo was taken sometime in the 1930’s. Notice the animal keepers in the forefront. The only time I saw the Ringling menagerie was in LA […]
thecircusblog | February 15, 2009
Photo was taken in 1938. Both of these gentlemen were icons in the show business industry. Frank Buck and John Ringling North set the benchmark for circuses.
thecircusblog | February 15, 2009
In 1938 the union struck against Ringling Bros. in Scranton PA. Ringling then moved their acts to Al G. Barns and Sells Floto shows. These titles they owned when John Ringling bought the American Circus Corporation in 1928. Pretty smart.
