Mundee & June

| August 24, 2011

Their smiles say it all.

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The Duttons

| August 18, 2011

The Duttons had a comedy riding act.

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The Sons Of Morocco

| August 18, 2011

There were many of these type acts brought over from Morocco. The Moroccan kids do pyramid building and tumbling as a pastime on the beaches of Morocco, making a little money from the tourists, as well. I believe it was Slamen Alli who got the idea to make an act out of this unique talent […]

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The Davisons

| August 18, 2011

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Lipko Comedy Chimps

| August 18, 2011

I never met a chimp act I didn’t like. NO exception. I had a great time with my gang and they never let me down; show after show throughout the years. Yes, they are natural born comedians.

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The Freddis

| August 17, 2011

On the back of this photo is written, Teeterboard-Trampoline combination; a double twisting somersault from the teeterboard to trampoline then to the shoulders of the understander.

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An All American Dog Act

| August 17, 2011

This is Tony Stirling and his dogs.

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The Royal Rockets

| August 17, 2011

Dorothy Carson Smith and Paul her husband just finishing one of their tricks. Dorothy is in her late eighties and as sharp as a tack. Many of the photos that I have posted come from her collection.  This particular photo was shot in 1954.

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The Royal Rocketes

| August 17, 2011

Barely seen here in this photo are the Royal Rockets, Dorothy and Paul, her husband. John Carson Jr is in the background. They are performing a high speed spin. Dorothy’s feet are held behind Paul’s neck as she out swings head first. The Carsons were on the Siebrand Circus for several seasons. This photo taken […]

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Circus Dogs

| August 17, 2011

This photo is from the early 1950’s. The name of the act is unknown to me. I never realized just how many circus performers there are, let alone theatrical and variety artists. My circus blog has opened me up to a world of performers  I never knew or met. I always thought we were a […]

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