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Maurice Marmalejo
thecircusblog | September 5, 2008
This picture was a publicity shot for the news paper ad in Phoenix, Arizona. Escalante, Circus. From left to right Alicia, My Mom, Johnny, Maurice, Dad and Connie.
Esparanza
thecircusblog | September 5, 2008
Esperanza thrilled the audience with a foot revolve… on a ball bearing crane bar, Her shoes were placed in slots, then she would dive forward and do numerous revolutions. She did this stunt about 28 feet up in the highest part of the big top. 1946.
The Escalante Circus
thecircusblog | September 5, 2008
The Escalante Circus was a small show, but it spawned some of the greatest circus performers in the country at that time. Notice on the far right a man in a dark suit. His name was Herbie Webber, a tight wire performer known for his “slide for life” act. Also is Melonga, Chata, Henry, Lalo, Escalante the Landon’s […]
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