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At the Lot
thecircusblog | September 27, 2008
Edmonton, Alberta. 1942, Mr. Badley standing to the right of lion wagon. Off loading the show train.
Bette Ann and JoJo
thecircusblog | September 27, 2008
All I know of these performers are their names but they were friends with mom and dad.
The Flying Clarkonians
thecircusblog | September 19, 2008
This picture was in with many other photos that my mom and dad had. I do not know the year or where or what circus. I do know that they were friends of the Henry family. My parents spoke of them many times. I will make a guess that the show was the Mighty American.
The Pranksters
thecircusblog | September 19, 2008
Bill Dedrick was a friend of our family for many years. Not only was he a good trainer of ponies, horses and dogs, he was one of the best show painters and did magnificent banner lines. The above photo was given to Bill Woodcock Sr. from Bill Dedrick. Somehow it got into my collection of […]
The Great Fussner
thecircusblog | September 18, 2008
Mr. Fussner and family. He presented the most unique rolling globe act of it’s kind. He would balance on the globe to the top of the spiral and then back down again. It was exciting as well as dangerous.
Monkey Business
thecircusblog | September 16, 2008
Gus and Casey Augspurg Jungle Wonders. This photo was taken while doing school shows. Not long after they were booked in Las Vegas at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino. Gus created a great comedy act that played at the Tropicana for years. I am proud to say I knew them well. The agent that booked him […]
E.K.Fernandez Circus Cargo
thecircusblog | September 16, 2008
As you can see, loading up the boat was quite a chore. It would take many hours. Animals, performers & equipment had to go on the same boat. E.K. Fernandez was one of the nicest circus owner I have ever worked for….he was a true gentleman and showman.
E.K.Fernandes Circus
thecircusblog | September 16, 2008
Mr. Fernandez would take the circus from island to island and spend a week or more on each depending on the size of the island. Most of the performers were from the mainland or Mexico. I was there twice with the chimp act in the early 60’s. When we were there we flew from island to island. In the […]
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