A Packed House At Jungleland

| June 22, 2012

This photo was taken in 1963. I do not recall the act. It looks like a goat walking an incline rope? Thank you Randy for your comment….. It is a goat. More comments from Janice Trevino.

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George Perkins

| June 22, 2012

I had to re-post this picture of George Perkins again in memory of him. George personified what a circus clown is. But not only that, he was a fine human being.

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Believe It Or Not

| June 22, 2012

Someone sent me this article a few days ago. I hope it is just a gag.

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Mabel, Terrell & Bert

| June 22, 2012

I posted a photo of these three “GREATS” some time ago but it was not in color. This photo was taken on the Al G. Barnes Circus in 1936.

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Mabel, Terrell & Bert

| June 22, 2012

This is the reverse side of the color photo. Thanks to Billie Richards’ nephew, Jerry Osborne, I have this wonderful piece of history.

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Diving Horse

| June 22, 2012

The diving horse at the Steel Pier had to be a exciting thing to see but if I you happen to look away for a moment it was over. I never saw this act in person. I sure would have liked to. Does anyone know the name of the lady that dove with the horse, […]

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Robbins Bros Circus

| June 22, 2012

Robbins Bros France tableau ticket wagon, sits on their midway. This had to be a spectacular sight when looked upon.

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The Great Thomas

| June 22, 2012

This is Tommy Bentley on the Gatti circus, 1966.

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In Drag

| June 22, 2012

Tommy Bentley in drag seen here on the right side of photo, 1963. The other person on the left, his name is unknown to me.

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One Day !

| June 22, 2012

Tommy Bentley in the center holding up one finger. I think he was saying to himself one day, I will own a circus. Charles Clancy, Tommy’s partner, left side of photo and of course Rudy Jacobe owner of Rudy Bros Circus.

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