The Valentiono Sisters
thecircusblog | January 17, 2012
They had a portable double trapeze act. Dorothy Carson said they could work anywhere… and did because of their rigging, No stakes no guy lines.
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Larry Ruhl & Sandy Winters
thecircusblog | January 17, 2012
I believe we worked with they people on a Paul Kay date in St. Louis, MO at Bush Stadium in the early 1960’s. It was a tremendously powerful act !
The Letter
thecircusblog | January 17, 2012
This letter brings back so many old memories. Jackie Knupp sent it to me for the circus blog. Thanks Jackie. Jackie is the daughter of David and May Knupp. Her mother, May Kovar and her cat act were featured on Ringling in the early 1940’s. As for my Cobra trailer, while pulling away too sharply […]
Another Parade Another Town
thecircusblog | January 10, 2012
Here is one more great photo of my grandfather parading his “Big Show” as he called it. He is at the front of the parade in his two horse drawn buggy. Later he started to use the circus name more often. The name ‘Big Show” was only to separate himself some what from the other […]
Wagon Show Circus Parade
thecircusblog | January 10, 2012
First and foremost I want to thank the person that sent me this wonderful photo of my grandfather J.E.Henry….Bob Cline…..Thank you Bob for your generosity. This is not the first time that Bob Cline has come forward to help the circus blog. Quite often I have asked Bob for his help and his circus savvy. […]
Ward Hall Presents
thecircusblog | January 10, 2012
These siamese twin brothers were on the Siebrand Circus & Carnival in the very early 1950’s. At that time their mother and father had a living trailer that was two fold, it was their home and show place. At the back end of the trailer was built an area that you could look into. The […]
The Ventriloquist
thecircusblog | January 10, 2012
This came as a surprise to me . I never knew that Ward was a professional ventriloquist. Maybe he will make a comment with some information regarding this. Please read comment by Ward Hall.
Ward Hall’s World Of Wonders
thecircusblog | January 10, 2012
Clyde and his Kitty
thecircusblog | January 10, 2012
This photo was taken on the Hagenbeck & Wallace Circus in 1929. This photo can be found in the book “Big Cage.” 1933. A day or so ago I spoke with my friend Jack Badal, who I consider one of the best wild animal trainers of his time. He said something very interesting concerning the […]
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