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Zavatta’s Dogs
thecircusblog | January 23, 2012
Olgie Zavatta worked his dog act with a tremendous amount of excitement, as seen here. He was a mater prop builder and no matter what act he did, which were many, all were done with perfection.
Al G. Barnes Circus
thecircusblog | January 17, 2012
I happen to own one of these posters. Thanks to one of my sons who found it in an antique shop.
The Letter
thecircusblog | January 17, 2012
This letter brings back so many old memories. Jackie Knupp sent it to me for the circus blog. Thanks Jackie. Jackie is the daughter of David and May Knupp. Her mother, May Kovar and her cat act were featured on Ringling in the early 1940’s. As for my Cobra trailer, while pulling away too sharply […]
Clyde Beatty…. The Aviator ?
thecircusblog | January 10, 2012
This is a rare photo of Clyde. I do not know if Clyde was a pilot or maybe the passenger. I would not be surprised if this was his plane and he was an aviator. He was the kind of man who wanted to do it all. Photo taken in 1930.
Ruton’s Dogs
thecircusblog | January 10, 2012
A one paw to thumb. What a great trick and what a great little dog. Every now and then a trainer will fine that perfect animal to work with. I have been blessed time and again with good animals. I know that other animal trainers can say the same.
Happy New Year
thecircusblog | December 31, 2011
Wishing each and all a very successful and “Happy New Year“. From The Circus Blog.
Western Frontier Act
thecircusblog | December 29, 2011
I found this photo among others that were sent to me. The people that sent this particular photo were hoping to find out more on the performers here. I can not help them but maybe you can.
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