admin | September 2, 2018
Clyde Beatty was one of the most exciting cat acts in the business. There were many that tried to copy him, but none succeeded. However there were other acts that did through their personality and fine training would and could satisfy any audience…..Roger Smith and Pat Anthony and Mable Stark. My personal view is! I can’t stand […]
thecircusblog | September 1, 2018
One Canon was not enough for Hugo Zacchini. The original Conon is in the forefront.Hugo was our friend. We always would visit during the winter as our homes were a few miles apart. Few know that he was a fine artist. He painted only in a circus format. I still have one of the painting that he gave […]
thecircusblog | September 1, 2018
After Al Conner, Bertha’s husband passed away, Dad and I went to visit Bertha in Gainesville, Texas. That time of the year fall you could feel a chill in the air. Bertha my father’s sister still had her dog act even though it was few and far between booking. There were dogs every where in her the house. Bertha […]
