The Circus Cowboy
thecircusblog | August 17, 2011
There was not a venue that this man and his wife Bernice did not work, from the circus to movies and everything in between. He most likely was the best in what he did.
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The Royal Rockets
thecircusblog | August 17, 2011
Dorothy Carson Smith and Paul her husband just finishing one of their tricks. Dorothy is in her late eighties and as sharp as a tack. Many of the photos that I have posted come from her collection. This particular photo was shot in 1954.
The Royal Rocketes
thecircusblog | August 17, 2011
Barely seen here in this photo are the Royal Rockets, Dorothy and Paul, her husband. John Carson Jr is in the background. They are performing a high speed spin. Dorothy’s feet are held behind Paul’s neck as she out swings head first. The Carsons were on the Siebrand Circus for several seasons. This photo taken […]
Circus Dogs
thecircusblog | August 17, 2011
This photo is from the early 1950’s. The name of the act is unknown to me. I never realized just how many circus performers there are, let alone theatrical and variety artists. My circus blog has opened me up to a world of performers I never knew or met. I always thought we were a […]
Dad and Son
thecircusblog | August 17, 2011
Clyde Beatty and his son Clyde Jr. This photo was taken by Tim Hendricks in 1953.
Con Colleano
thecircusblog | August 12, 2011
Con Colleano was known for his forward somersault on the tight wire. This was considered even more difficult than a backward somersault simply because his eyes could not be focused on the wire during his landing. Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey, 1944.
Comedy Rollie Pollie
thecircusblog | August 12, 2011
About a thousand or more posts back I posted an news article on this performer, He was on the Siebrand Circus also in the early 1950’s. His name escapes me at this time, sorry, but perhaps someone will recognize him. This photo is from the Dorothy Carson collection.
The Sphere of Death
thecircusblog | August 12, 2011
Recently, on the television show America’s Got Talent, where performers of all kinds vie for a $1 million prize and the chance to perform in Las Vegas, there was an act similar to this one, consisting of a mother, father and two kids. They did an extremely good act, but alas, they were not voted […]
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