Rocky and Mom
thecircusblog | October 7, 2008
Mom and Rocky performing a special show for underprivileged children at the Greek theater. Many circus performers donated their time and talent for these kids.
Toni Madison at the Orpheum
thecircusblog | October 7, 2008
My mother was very proud and happy when she was booked on the Orpheum circuit from Los Angeles to Boston. The Toni Madison dog act was a headliner in the show.
“Sally” Doing Front Leg
thecircusblog | October 7, 2008
Publicity shots between shows of Toni Madison’s Wonder Dogs. This photo was taken on a Christmas show date 1948 San Diego, Calif.
Teaching Solon
thecircusblog | October 3, 2008
“Now remember son, the first thing you have to learn is how to clean up after the elephant”….notice that Solon is hiding the shovel so it doesn’t show in the photo.
Solon & McKimba
thecircusblog | October 3, 2008
Pictured here is my son Solon Henry and McKimba. Both were the same age and grew up together. Solon is the 5th generation of Henry Bros. Circus.
Henry’s Chimps
thecircusblog | October 3, 2008
Henry’s Chimps….natural born comedians of the jungle….performing with Great London Circus.
Scotty Plummer
thecircusblog | October 1, 2008
I hired Scotty to play the Maricopa County Fair and The Teen Age Fair in Las Vegas, NV. In 1982, while at Legend City, Bill Capell was asked to produce the Teen Age Fair in Las Vegas. He said “Ivan you do the talent, I’ll do the rest.”
The Saxons
thecircusblog | October 1, 2008
Jack and Brenda have thrilled audiences all over the USA. They did many shows for me including the Maricopa County Fair.