Vargas Circus Big Top
Posted By thecircusblog on July 18, 2009
This aerial shot of the Cliff Vargas Circus. The top looks brand new most likely 1984.
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Clifford Vargas
Posted By thecircusblog on July 18, 2009
Clifford started his career promoting circuses. One of them was the Miller Johnson circus owned by Charles Germaine. Later Clifford bought the circus hence the Vargas circus. I remember the show well as I worked for Charles two short seasons with the chimp act, and to tell you the truth his was a pretty nice guy. The jumps were easy and we got paid on time. There is a very interesting story about Charley Germaine that he himself told me. It is about how he named his circus “Miller Johnson.” You see Charley did a little time, no need to explain why. While he spent his time he met two other inmates who became friends….. there names were Miller and Johnson. I am sure you can figure out the rest of this story.
Louis P. Stern
Posted By thecircusblog on July 16, 2009
I ran across this picture and thought I would post it for old time sake. Louie was a good man to work for. Polack Bros Circus.
Rosaire’s Perky Pekes
Posted By thecircusblog on July 16, 2009
David Rosaire probably had the cutest dog act I have ever seen.
The Antonetts
Posted By thecircusblog on July 16, 2009
All I can say is they are good show people and great performers. A few times I had to spot Antonetta for this trick. I had one season with them,wish it had been more.
Wini McKay
Posted By thecircusblog on July 16, 2009
This lady was a great performer. Her husband Chester Cable is one of the nicest guys in the business and was a great performer as well.
Buckles and Barbara Woodcock
Posted By thecircusblog on July 16, 2009
These two people had more class in the ring with elephants than anyone I have ever seen…………..The elephants are “Kenya”and “Stella”.
Unknown Trainer
Posted By thecircusblog on July 15, 2009
Maybe Wade Burck, or Bill Strong can help me out with this trainer name.
Update 7/16/o9, I compared the arena seats with some photos I have of Josip Marcan’s arena no match. Could this be Robert Bouty ?
See Bill Strongs comment below.
I think we have the name, check out Rob’s Comment.
Thank you Bill and Rob for your Circus Wisdom.
Mooore’s Mongrels
Posted By thecircusblog on July 15, 2009
This act was fast and full of comedy…not one dull moment in the whole act. We worked with them a few times back in the late 1960’s but have never seen Dwight or Bobby again. Unfortunately….that’s show biz.
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