thecircusblog | June 7, 2018
My family and I enjoyed many different seasons with the Siebrand show. We spent a week in each town, which gave us time to practice our acts. As a matter of fact, Dad and I created a stronger chimp act enabling us to play the big dates. In the event the larger circuses were booked […]
thecircusblog | June 7, 2018
1956…. The Siebrands were a very innovative family, always keeping up with the times. They probably were one of the first to have a Rock and Roll dance hall in a tent, as well a D.J, to play the popular recordings. Kids enjoyed themselves for hours. It turned out to be a bad idea t because they spent […]
thecircusblog | June 7, 2018
Siebrand Bros front gate 1956? in Great Falls, Montana. This show was the largest in the Southwest hosting over 27 major rides and a Kiddieland. In the back half of the midway was a two ring circus and between the rings was a 30 by 40 foot stage that was elevated 5 foot, and also live music. […]
thecircusblog | June 7, 2018
1956 Great Falls, Montana. Siebrand Bros Circus & Carnival. Sandra’s parents Danny and Trina were performers on the Siebrand circus and later Sandra joined the act. In this photo she is playing around in one of the kiddie race car located on the Siebrand midway. The Siebrand Photos were sent to me from Larry Dickason a long time […]
thecircusblog | June 25, 2012
I believe this is Helane Hendricks who was the wife of Eddie Hendricks. If this is so, the last time I saw her and Eddie it was on the Siebrand Circus 1955.
thecircusblog | April 19, 2012
Jimmy Golf on the left, Don Ray on the right, two fine circus musicians. Jimmy played the drums, Don on the Hammond Organ. For just two guys they made a lot of music……… They were always there if a performer was in trouble.
thecircusblog | January 31, 2012
The Siebrand family may have been the first to combine a realistic circus to the back end of a carnival midway, sometime in the very early 1930’s. Here in this photo is Harry Clark and his horse, Long Journey. The circus started out with 3 rings and center poles for aerial rigging, there was no […]
thecircusblog | January 17, 2012
Kayletta joined the Siebrand Bros Circus in the mid 1950’s. Her high pole aerial act was exceptional. She did every trick in the book and finished with a slide for life. I had a great deal of respect for her. Kayletta was a single lady and would set up and take down her rigging by […]
thecircusblog | October 23, 2011
Glen “Bones” Hartzell stands near his ticket box. His daughter Glenna is the ticket seller. This photo was taken in the mid to late 1940’s. Bones and Glenna joined the Siebrand circus and carnival in the early 1950’s….. I believe 1953? Here is a man with a most interesting show biz life that included the […]
