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Shorty
thecircusblog | May 3, 2013
While at Legend City Shorty became very popular. I was always asked if I and Shorty would appear for special events outside the park.
Legnd City #1
thecircusblog | April 18, 2013
The early afternoon practice would always attract a few people. I have to admit Shorty was a little spoiled. That was my fault.
Legend City #2
thecircusblog | April 18, 2013
Shorty was first trained by Smoky Jones, a well known elephant trainer and considered one of the best in his field. At that time, Shorty who I think was named by Smoky, was owned by Margaret Holter. I bought Shorty from her in the fall of 1975 and he became part of Henry Bros Circus. […]
Legend City #3
thecircusblog | April 18, 2013
We only worked Shorty one show in the evening so he got a little fat but he got his work out during the mornings. I had 7 other acts in the circus.We did two acts every hour on the hour ….each performance lasted about 20 minutes. I also had four other stages in the park […]
Legend CITY #4
thecircusblog | April 18, 2013
We were about one half a mile from the Phoenix Zoo. For some unknown reason the peacocks from there would fly over into back yard of Legend City and visit with Shorty.
Legend City #6
thecircusblog | April 18, 2013
Our back yard at Legend City was perfect for all the animals and my show equipment trucks trailers etc. Shorty always found a way to loosen or pull his stake and set himself free. We were fenced in well and there were no people in this area. Mike Cappi had his trailer parked here as […]
Legend City
thecircusblog | April 17, 2013
1977 at Legend City Amusement Park. Just going though the routine. In the summer we only opened the park at night because of the hot days in Arizona. I would take Shorty for a walk though the park, then to a make shift arena. The exercise was good for him, as it is for all […]
Legend City 1977
thecircusblog | April 7, 2013
Legend City was owned by Bill and Dorothy Capell. We opened the park in 1976 and it ended in 1983. During this time I managed , promoted, and produced the entertainment. It is all gone now. On the 60 acres that it sat on, are now office buildings. The location was between Van Buren and […]
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