thecircusblog | March 7, 2010
This photo is of the cover of Beatty’s book “The Big Little Book”. The story is about “The Big Cage”. It was a universal studio film starring Clyde Beatty, Anita Page Raymond Hatton and Mickey Rooney. This photo was given to me for the circus blog from Jack Badal. Thanks …… A little foot note: […]
admin | March 7, 2010
Looks like some of Bill Biggerstaff’s printing. Bill has printed more coupons and circus posters than anyone I know and they are all frist class.
thecircusblog | March 7, 2010
From left to right: Alfredo,Vera Bruce and Lalo. It is my opinion that the Codonas set the bench mark for the rest of the flyiers. This photo was taken on Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus 1932.
thecircusblog | March 7, 2010
This old circus wagon along with others should be on display for others to see. So much American history has been forgotten… not only just of the circus but what has made this great country. The name of the circus that this wagon belonged to is unknown to me. Please comment if you info.
thecircusblog | January 11, 2010
The Capell circus elephants were presented by Norma Capell, Bob Capell’s wife. Early 1940’s.
thecircusblog | January 9, 2010
The storm is over and all you can do is get everyone on the canvas and start sewing and splicing broken ropes…. there is no time to waste. Hour after hour mending a tent until its done and strong enough to be put in the air. I still have my palm, canvas needles and bee wax. […]
thecircusblog | January 6, 2010
The Pete Cortez side show spent many seasons with the Siebrand circus and carnival. I really never paid much attention to the show except for this one day. What I am about to write are personal thoughts. I do not know what made me walk into the side show but when I did I even surprised Pete. […]
thecircusblog | December 13, 2009
For over three decades, Terrell Jacobs has thrilled circus fans. This photo was taken on the Cole Bros circus.
thecircusblog | September 29, 2009
This was a actual mini motor bike that Olgie converted to allow the dog to ride. The only gimmick was the handlebars were fixed to make a circle, but still was a very good trick…………………..10/25/09…………Up date I was just informed by Gino Zavatta that the handlebars were not fixed. The little dog was trained to control the bike.
