thecircusblog | February 10, 2009
Just before every show Al Kada would go to the center ring and blow his whistle and then walk away because he was shy and didn’t want to announce the show. On this day, I made Al stay in the ring and announce the first act.
thecircusblog | February 10, 2009
Give circus a chance and they will have a backyard party….even if it is between shows. That’s one of the things I love about our people….the family relationship.
thecircusblog | February 10, 2009
Ivan Henry and Jack Badel guying out back wall of Kay Bros Circus. In this photo are the Wendany’s Fred, Betty,and Heidi….1968. Most of the small circuses such as Kay Bros. did not own a big top. Instead they had an 8-10′ back wall with a small tent for the musicians Virgena and the Finten as well the PA system. The […]
thecircusblog | February 9, 2009
My dear friend Dave, He was the catcher with the Del Graham Flying Viennas….I’ll always remember you. We had some great times.
thecircusblog | February 6, 2009
This has nothing to do with circus performers, This is a mishap that took place at a zoo or a carnival snake show. The owner has a smile but the danger is there.
thecircusblog | February 2, 2009
Dave Kunpp and Del Graham washing out tights. Dave was the catcher in Del”s flying act known as The Flying Vienna’s. This photo was taken in the early 60’s in Australia. Dave was a power house catcher and when he was in the catch trap, he never blew a trick. Great friend for years. He came […]
thecircusblog | February 2, 2009
Bucky Steel presenting his elephant in a one leg stand. I’m not sure what circus or year this was taken at. The last time I worked with him was on the Gatti Charles Circus in the 1960’s.
thecircusblog | January 30, 2009
Bob Hofmeister was one of a kind. He created a fine 8 h0rse liberty drill that captured your attention with it’s great Native American wardrobe and professional training. He got his daughter Joanne in the act and soon after Bob broke a mule liberty act, as well as a burro act. Joanne was successful with her own […]
