thecircusblog | February 13, 2009
1963 Del , Fleur & Lynn. Photo taken on the set of TV series “Greatest Show On Earth.” The television series inspired many stars to learn how to fly. Del would encourage them and invite them to his home where he would commence to teach them. Ricky and David Nelson performed in many circus shows and were […]
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thecircusblog | February 2, 2009
Dave Kunpp and Del Graham washing out tights. Dave was the catcher in Del”s flying act known as The Flying Vienna’s. This photo was taken in the early 60’s in Australia. Dave was a power house catcher and when he was in the catch trap, he never blew a trick. Great friend for years. He came […]
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thecircusblog | December 4, 2008
Rickie and David Nelson, Babs and Del Graham. In the early 60’s Del trained Rickie as a flyer and David as a catcher. Del did a great job in teaching these young men. Rickie did five tricks and a passing leap with Babs. Everyone in the business was quite surprised that they were so good. In […]
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