News From The Billboard
Posted By thecircusblog on April 22, 2011
Siebrand Bros.
Posted By thecircusblog on April 22, 2011
Frank Keefer had the snake show on the Siebrand midway. Photo mid 1940’s taken in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Later Norman Prather took over the snake show in the 1950’s.
Siebrand Bros
Posted By thecircusblog on April 22, 2011
This is how it looked from the outside. When all of the semis were lined up in a long circle, the midway was all most 3 quarters of a mile long. The different shows were on the side and rides in the center. The circus took up the back half which alone was a little over 250 feet wide 125 deep. There many different types of side shows and carnival games.
The A.S.A.
Posted By thecircusblog on April 22, 2011
The Arizona Showmen’s Association is still going strong today.
Manny King
Posted By thecircusblog on April 15, 2011
I have been in touch these past few months with Manny and he is doing well. September 5, he will be 88 years young . Manny King with out doubt is a living legend.
Emmet Kelly
Posted By thecircusblog on April 14, 2011
Emmet Kelly was one of the most famous clowns in the world. He performed in the Ringling Bros Barnum & Baily Circus for years. The circus was known as the greatest show on earth. Emmet just may have been the greatest clown on earth.
Mabel Stark #1
Posted By thecircusblog on April 14, 2011
Mabel breaking in a new member of the act. This black panther is a little reluctant. Photo taken on the Al G. Barnes Circus 1926.
Mabel Stark #2
Posted By thecircusblog on April 14, 2011
This may look like an attack, but it is not. Just having a little careful fun. Al G. Barnes Circus 1924