The Great Bruno
Posted By thecircusblog on August 20, 2009
I don’t care how many times you saw this act, when Bruno would trip the lever and the sway pole fell away it would run a shiver up and down your spine. The gravity force had to be tremendous. Bruno must of had a strong body as not to be pulled apart.
SEE…………. Comment from a grandson……..click on comments.
Also………………………………………….. Comment from Dave Lanning.
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I’m George Bronaugh’s oldest son. I traveled many summer vacations with my dad as a teenager, as my parents divo rced when I was very young. I spent summer vacations on the roadwith my Dad going from show to show, different parks like Palasades Park, Kennywood Park, different Fairs, Carnivals, TV shows, Etc.
You mentioned…SEE…………. Comment from a grandson……..click on comment.
George Bronaugh’s
I knew Bruno in the 50’s and 60’s (when I was a boy). He bought my father’s act and sway pole rigging after my father died (George Lanning of the Sensational Royals died in early 1949) which Bruno continued as the Sensational Meteors. He kept in touch.
If the family is interested in an early photo, please contact me.
Dave Lanning
That’s my grandfather! My mother is his daughter Melody who preformed on the poles and traveled!
Dave Lanning, I would be interested in more photos!
I am sorry say but my father NEVER bought that rigging- he made that rigging and I have pictures to prove it.