Clown…Rollie Pollie
thecircusblog | December 21, 2008
Siebrand Bros, early 1950’s. Unknown name of this circus performer.
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The Zoppe Troupe
thecircusblog | December 21, 2008
Here is another good example of great family circus performers coming from the old country to America.
Another type of Head to Head
thecircusblog | December 21, 2008
Siebrand Bros Circus. This head to head is done while balancing on three balls. This act is the Ericksons……………..SEE MORE INFO ON COMMENT BLOW …Thanks to Joanne and PeeWee Pinson.
Officer Presley
thecircusblog | December 17, 2008
Officer Earnest Presley was a policeman who created a dog act that demonstrated safety and good manners to school children. He traveled all over the US visiting schools with his dog act. He was honored by police departments everywhere for his civic dedication to young people. SEE COMMENT
Denver Harmom’s Chimps
thecircusblog | December 17, 2008
This is where my chimp career started in 1952. Denver and his wife Josie were getting at the age where the chimps became difficult to handle. Josie called Dad for help and it led to my inheriting three chimps…..Bongie, Sailor, and Cheeta. Cheeta had worked in the Tarzan movies prior to this. Added to the chimps that Dad […]
Show Biz Dictionary: “First Count”
thecircusblog | December 17, 2008
First Count: Gross monies earned per day or per show. The word was also used if a person was cheating or stealing money.
Show Biz Dictionary: “Blow Off”
thecircusblog | December 17, 2008
Blow Off: After the show has ended and the audience was leaving the tent or the building. It was the last opportunity to hustle the audience with toys, candy and food.
Show Biz Dictionary: “Holdback”
thecircusblog | December 17, 2008
Holdback: It was common practice to “hold back” two weeks salary so that a performer would have emergency money. The “holdback” for the ruffies made sure they stayed on the show for the season.
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