thecircusblog | December 4, 2009
This is what is known as a stinger ad, used in 1956 and several seasons after because it was effective and simple to read. They even made a poster from this ad. What made this ad different was the combination of artwork and photography.
thecircusblog | December 4, 2009
The great Clyde Beatty did it all from movies, books and the circus, He had what it took to be an actor, performer and circus owner. There was even talk of a TV show on a Hollywood television station KTLA in the late 1950’s. He is one of a kind….there will never be another Clyde Beatty.
thecircusblog | December 4, 2009
Every now and again the local newspaper of whatever town we were showing at would come out and do a little story on you. Some of the time they would get it right….this was one of those times. This story took place in late 1973, It was about my circus life, philosophy and the relationship with a large family of […]
thecircusblog | December 4, 2009
It didn’t take much in the old days…just a good clean ad to let the people know that there was a circus in town.
thecircusblog | December 4, 2009
I have had the pleaure of knowing most of the Cristiani family, from perfomers to circus owners.
thecircusblog | December 4, 2009
Thanks Casey for the photo. This is a large rock formation that forms the appearance of an elephant.
