The Lacys #2
thecircusblog | December 20, 2011
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The Lacys #3
thecircusblog | December 20, 2011
The Lacys #4
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Bill H.R. 3359
thecircusblog | December 19, 2011
December 19, 2011 As of today, I called Washington, DC, and spoke to the secretary of Congressman Grijalva. I explained to him my concerns regarding H.R. 3359 bill and the affect it would have on circus animal trainers etc. The secretary suggested that we email Congressman Grijalva at grijalva.house.gov …. telling him of our concerns. […]
Albert Fleet ?
thecircusblog | December 17, 2011
This photo may be of Albert Fleet and his chimps? I am not to sure? This photo was in with assorted Clyde Beatty program covers that I have from 1944 and 1954. I know that Albert and Clyde were good friends. When Albert was on the show he always worked the safety door on Clyde’s […]
Henry N. “Doc” Capell
thecircusblog | December 17, 2011
Doc started out in show business as a ventriloquist in the mid 1920’s.
The Circus Side Show
thecircusblog | December 17, 2011
In this photo Doc Capell is standing near the ticket box. Throughout the years Doc found it easier to rent out space to other side show owners. However this side show did belong to him. I got a phone call a day or so ago wanting to know how Doc came by the name of […]
Tails Of The Old West
thecircusblog | December 17, 2011
Some times banner lines would change in the middle of the season and present a totally new show. Just about every circus or carnival had a painter that could paint a banner line like this one in a few days. Versatility was the name of the game. You had to keep trying till you got […]
The Banner Painter
thecircusblog | December 17, 2011
These show painters were unbelievable. All you had to do wavs to give them an idea of what you wanted and their mind would run away with it. They had great imagination and skill and when their banner was completed it was indeed a work of art. Most of these side show banners are worth […]
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