Craig’s Llama’s
thecircusblog | November 15, 2010
A Llama liberty drill very uncommon. Gertie in the center of the ring directing her Llama’s. In the back ground is Max and Kandra Craig.
101 Ranch
thecircusblog | November 15, 2010
1946 and part of 1947 were the final seasons for the 101 Ranch Wild West & Circus. Even though I was a young kid I remember much of where when and who was on the show. Contrary to the ad, I remember that I was six at the time. Mary Ann Pearl Henry is my mother, Toni Madison […]
Arthur Bros Circus 1943
thecircusblog | November 15, 2010
Gray or Barnum ?
thecircusblog | November 15, 2010
Milwaukee,WI. July, 1971. Gil Gray in the gray top hat dressed up as P.T. Barnum celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Milwaukee Parade.
Gil Gray as P. T. B.
thecircusblog | November 15, 2010
Tell me this man was not a showman. Here is a P.T. Barnum look a like.
Siebrand Bros Circus & Carnival 1947 Family
thecircusblog | November 15, 2010
The Stevens were a gypsy family on the show and had a mitt camp or palm reader, a large tent that was colorful and inviting with two or four beautiful ladies standing in front asking if you would like your fortune told. Most of the time women were their customers, but now and then there were a men that wanted […]
The Three Jacksons
thecircusblog | November 14, 2010
From left to right, Babe Jackson, Shelby Jackson and John Harroitt. Shelby presented on the Gil Gray circus this triple bar act and trampoline. I met Shelby and Babe on the Siebrand Bros Circus and in our spare time Shelby taught and broke me in on the bars. I learned a great deal from this man. Anyone that […]