Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus
thecircusblog | September 8, 2009
Hartford, CT. July, 1944. A tragic event that will be long remembered. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartford_circus_fire
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Dedicated to Bill Strong
thecircusblog | September 2, 2009
Glad to hear you’re home and feeling better. Remember…”when it’s tough for everybody else, it’s just right for us” This is for you Bill…. Click here to listen to “Robinson’s Grand Entree” Your friend, Ivan Check out more circus music here
Siebrand Bros Circus
thecircusblog | August 30, 2009
In 1953 on the 4th of July we played Butte, Montana. It was a pretty strong date for the show. In the far background of this photo can be seen the Anaconda copper mines and smelter which Butte is famous for, The copper mine was in full production and the town folks had money to spend. One of […]
The Kooch Show
thecircusblog | August 28, 2009
After the circus was over came the blow off. Each side show on the midway would take turns doing their bally to build their own tip. Some midways had 4 or 5 different shows…could be a Ten in One, a Ding show, a giant “whatever”, snake’ show etc. The most popular, but only with the men, was the girl […]
The Young Lion Trainers
thecircusblog | August 25, 2009
Left to right is Pat Anthony, Dick McGraw and Stephano Repeteto. These three became great lion and tiger trainers…each with their own personality apparant in their acts. Photo taken in December 1950’s at Jungleland Compound in Thousand Oaks,California. See comment from Kevin Mc Graw.3-27-10 . Thank you Melia Anthony for your comment.
Hike and Pete Siebrand Visionaries
thecircusblog | August 23, 2009
From left to right Hike and Pete Siebrand. Photo was taken by Wade Cavanaugh of the Arizona Republic , Phoenix, AZ. Photo was shot in the early 1950’s. This was a publicity shot for the show. The Rivalry of the Circus and Carnival. Siebrand Bros started their show with a merry go round in […]
Lacy’s Seals
thecircusblog | August 23, 2009
The Lacy Seals…. what a great act. It has been so long ago since Dad and I worked with them, I cannot remember the last time. Going though these old photos is an absolute pleasure for me and to be able to share them with others makes me happy. It’s almost like being back in the ring again.
Siebrand Midway
thecircusblog | August 18, 2009
This photo was taken in Globe, AZ. in 1950. The show played near the copper mine smelters. The camera shutter coincides with the pouring of the slag…..see top right corner. Each night when this would take place, it seemed like it would almost pour into the edge of the lot. This molten slag is just starting to pour in this […]
Barmun and Bailey Poster
thecircusblog | July 27, 2009
I am digging through some old posters that I have….some are so old I have to tape them together. The above poster is a photo of a photo.
The Movie Trader Horne
thecircusblog | June 6, 2009
“In 1928, the book Trader Horn was written by Alfred Al0ysius Horn”, Etheldreda Lewis editor. The story is about Africa, it’s beauty and it’s danger. The book was written so well that M.G.M studios bought the rights to it and in 1931 and made the movie Trader Horn. The photo here is an actual still from the movie. From […]
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