Al & Ivan

| November 8, 2017

  Looks like a big tip…… I was always amazed at the crowds we would have without giving away free passes. The prices were affordable for the average family.  It was the only circus that I know of that had a pay one price for the whole family. As I have said it before Mr. Kadya was a smart […]

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Rousting Al Kayda

| November 8, 2017

I was always teasing Al. The B.R….. Bank Roll from the concessions was carried in his back pocket from the concessions to his office trailer. This particular day I nailed him in the center ring as he was getting ready to make the candy pitch. If you notice many in the audience stood up in wonderment. Our […]

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Kay Bros Circus

| November 7, 2017

A fine little circus that was fun to be a part of. After each date the cash was there in your hand, never worried about it. Al Kayda had good sponsors and the seats were always full. At these prices why shouldn’t they be. Mr.Kayda was a smart business man, The show made it’s money on a volume basis […]

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The Road Map

| November 7, 2017

On the left Al Kayda owner of Kay Bros circus and Mack McDermitt. Seen here looking over a road map on how to get to the next spot. Nine times out of ten there would be an argument on what road to take. By the time the argument was over, you could be at the next […]

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Two Pals

| July 30, 2017

Myself and Jack Badal, the best friend a guy could have. At the time of this photo we were on the Kay Bros Circus together. Jack had his elephant named Anna on the show. Beautiful little elephant and well trained by Jack. Photo taken in the mid 1960’s.

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The Flying Viennas

| August 29, 2013

I just got this photo from a lady by the name of Dallas. Dallas lived not too far from Del Graham’s home in Tarzana, Calif. Photo has to be from the mid 1960’s.

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Kay Bros Circus

| May 23, 2011

Al Kayda owner of Kay Bros Circus. Photo taken in the mid 1960’s. Donald thank you for your comment.

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Capt. Bill Dietrick

| April 30, 2011

Bill Dietrick had to be the finest person in our business……He NEVER had an enemy. All who knew him loved him.

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Ken and Betty Willer

| April 30, 2011

Kay Bros Circus 1966.

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Ken Willer

| April 30, 2011

This photo along with others was sent to me by an old friend Robin Badal, the brother of Jack Badal, wild animal trainer. It was a very windy day as you can see in this picture, but Ken held his one finger stand in a champagne bottle despite the weather. In the back ground is […]

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