thecircusblog | July 24, 2011
I often wonder about the performers that I had worked with and then never see or hear from them again. It has been about 45 years since we worked together…………. Ronnie if your out there say hello. Up date , Thanks Casey for your comment. I am sorry to hear that Ronnie is no longer […]
thecircusblog | July 17, 2011
I never saw this lady perform her cannon act although I wish I had. Years ago I saw Hugo shoot himself over two Ferris wheels. That was thrilling to witness.
thecircusblog | July 17, 2011
You have to admit this is one “Hack” of an act. There is some serious height here and to it just right it takes a great deal of focus.
thecircusblog | July 17, 2011
I believe this photo was taken in 1952. My family was not with the Siebrand circus at that time, so the name of this flying act is not known to me. The Clifford Henry family did travel with the Siebrand circus consistently most every season but at times there was a year or more between […]
thecircusblog | July 17, 2011
If you notice both of the flyers in this act are women. This might be of some help in naming this act.
thecircusblog | July 17, 2011
This photo was shot from the back of the fair grandstand looking down into the midway. I noticed something familiar……. it was our family’s novelty hat stand. It can be seen in the right side of the photo just above the Siebrand name. There also is a group of people in front looking at the […]
thecircusblog | July 17, 2011
They not only were in the movies but also performed at fairs, theatrical dates and many personnel appearances. It was very important to promote yourself with the public and these guys wasted no time. The kids loved them! This photo was autographed by them to the Royal Rockets skating act. I just spoke with Dorothy […]
thecircusblog | July 17, 2011
Photo taken in the early 1950’s at the Salt Lake Fair grounds. On the stage performing I believe to be the Erickson’s.
thecircusblog | July 17, 2011
This photo was shot in 1950 or 1951. The sway pole act name is unknown to me.
