thecircusblog | September 30, 2008
Mom and I doing a two together while spinning a rope.This photo was taken atour home in El Monte, Calif. 1950. At the old age of eleven. I was put in to act doing simple tricks around the age of seven. Each year I would be taughtmore tricks on the Globe,until I did a complete act.
thecircusblog | September 30, 2008
I did a whole routine of spinning ropes on the globe. I learned from my father, Cliff and my uncle, Glen Henry. My uncle was fantastic with ropes. I also pick up a few tricks from Frank Dean a true cowboy and Jack Wright when I was much younger.
thecircusblog | September 30, 2008
Two hoops crossed though each other forming a small hole that I had to pass through. I didn’t like this trick either. Many was the time I would get stuck and Dad would have to lift me off the globe. There was always a laugh or two from the audience when my father would take his [...]
thecircusblog | September 30, 2008
This was not my favorite trick. It was very difficult and scary. One high on a rolling globe is not easy. As time went on I became more confident in the trick, After it was mastered I began juggled clubs while standingon my Dads shoulders.
thecircusblog | September 30, 2008
Ivan M. Henry, 1950… the fourth generation of a circus family was ready to perform. We lived in El Monte, Calif. Where there were many other show folks. El Monte was convenient and was very friendly toward show people. Our home was not to far from the rest of the Henrys, and we were always getting together as [...]
thecircusblog | September 30, 2008
While the J.E. Henry’s circus was in winter quarters, Mom and Dad would leave and do Christmas shows and USO shows for the military. Many shows were performed on the bases between San Diego and San Francisco. After the New Year, They went back to winter quarters to get ready for the next season.
thecircusblog | September 30, 2008
Cliff and Mary Henry performing at the Paris Inn, San Diego, CA. The width of the teeter board was 6″.
thecircusblog | September 30, 2008
Jumping rope on the Globe is very difficult. You can only jump so high, just enough to pass the rope between the ball and your feet.
thecircusblog | September 30, 2008
This photo was taken at The Paris Inn Night Club where USO shows were put on for the Military in San Diego, CA … 1940s.
thecircusblog | September 30, 2008
Las Vegas, NV. Band leader and a great trumpet player, 1930.
