My Biggest and Bestest Friend

thecircusblog | August 20, 2010

My friend C. Sahbi in Beirut Lebanon emailed this to me just a few days ago. He became a circus fan while living in the U.S.  Where he found this photo I’ll never know, but it is indeed a wonderful picture. Thanks Mr. C.

Joe Arpaio Apologizes

thecircusblog | June 30, 2010

Today I got a gratifying call from Sheriff Joe Arpaio. I had called his office to voice my disappointment in his derrogatory remarks about my profession….”the circus.” If you have read my editorial on the circus blog you will understand why I was upset with his statesment. He called to apologize to me personally and [...]

Clyde Beatty Cole Bros Circus

thecircusblog | May 21, 2010

This is my find along with many other great circus memorabilia. I went to another antique shop and found some old Billboards. This poster was used in the early to mid 1960’s.

Mesa Verde Ruins

thecircusblog | May 10, 2010

This is one of many photos that my Dad had about the native American people. The cliff dwellers were of great interest to him. 1951

THE CIRCUS REPORT

thecircusblog | March 1, 2010

No one asked me to put this little plug in for the circus report. I think that it is important that we support this very informitive  news piece that is published each month. Even if you are not in the business and are just a circus fan or a person who has an interest in [...]

Bill, Ivan & Jimmy

thecircusblog | February 17, 2010

I think it was one of our birthdays. It really didn’t take much for us to get together.  Any excuse would do. There was always “jack pots” to go over. Photo taken 2005. Bill Capell, Ivan Henry and Jimmy Carter.
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My pal Jerry Hopkins

thecircusblog | January 5, 2010

Jerry Hopkins ….never a nicer guy! Jerry was a comedy writer and also booked the talent for the Steve Allen show in the 1960’s. The show was probably one the funnest shows on TV. Jerry was always looking for unusual people, comics and sometimes pretty daring things for Steve to do. This is where I [...]

Happy New Year!

admin | December 30, 2009

                    Happy New Year from the Ivan Henry family and thecircusblog.com.

Merry Christmas

thecircusblog | December 23, 2009

                                   From the Ivan Henry family and thecircusblog. 
 

It is Something Wonderful

thecircusblog | December 4, 2009

Thanks Casey for the photo. This is a large rock formation that forms the appearance of an elephant.