thecircusblog | December 17, 2011
There were all types of side shows and they would only last as long as they made money. So from season to season the midways would change its appearance, which was good for the show. This particular show lasted only one season on Doc Capell’s midway. Most patrons were disappointed. The girls were not revealing […]
thecircusblog | December 17, 2011
Doc & Myme Capell standing in front of their merry go round. Capell Bros Carnival 1956.
thecircusblog | December 16, 2011
This is a rare photo of a mid 1930’s side show. It was called “California Nudist,” for whatever reason, I guess I will never know. Perhaps California was at that time more provocative than other states. At any rate this show and others like it traveled with carnivals and did quite well. There were those […]
thecircusblog | December 14, 2011
The “Att Show” was it’s short name for “Athletic Show”. They presented wrestling and boxing challenge matches. In it’s day it was one of the most popular shows on the midway. This might be where today’s wrestling got it’s start. It was all about getting an audience totally angered over the dirty tricks the wrestlers […]
thecircusblog | December 12, 2011
Dear fellow Circus Performers, Circus Fans and Friends. 12-12 -11 I spoke to Rep. Schweikert’s office today and there might be a ray of hope regarding the H.R.3359 bill referenced in the above letter. I requested an audience with Congress whereby we could have a voice in this matter. I spoke of the horrendous […]
thecircusblog | December 10, 2011
Kirby Grant was not only a T-V star, He also was sort of a circus star. When Kirby wasn’t shooting his television show, He was a special guest star on many different circuses. We did numerous shows with him through out the years. I can tell you this , He loved every moment of being […]
thecircusblog | December 10, 2011
This photo of the Zavatta dog act was taken 1949 or 1950. We had the pleasure of working with them on the Siebrand Circus in the mid 1950’s.
thecircusblog | December 10, 2011
Photo is from the Carson collection. I remember Slivers and Jo from the Junleland Compound the winter of 1959 or 1960. Sincerely nice people.
thecircusblog | December 10, 2011
As you can see had a chimp in their act. Sorry I don’t have more information on this act.
