thecircusblog | February 25, 2009
Bob Emrico was a good friend and a nice guy. Bob never had a bad word to say about anyone. He was on Siebrand Bros circus for many years. If you didn’t see Bob in the back yard of the circus you could bet he was off fishing. He loved his fishing and you also could find […]
thecircusblog | February 25, 2009
This is Bobby Gibbs and his liberty ponies, Bobby your wardrobe looks great,
thecircusblog | February 23, 2009
Bobby’s Dog and Bear act. This mix of animals is sure different, I bet it is a crowd pleaser.
thecircusblog | February 23, 2009
Bobby Gibb’s Zebras. I never met Mr. Gibbs but maybe someday I will. I have heard a lot of nice things about him. I have a question why do the zebras look alike in their strips? B0bby is this a gag. I have looked & looked at this picture & I think it is either […]
thecircusblog | February 23, 2009
This is a picture of Ed and Francis Clark. Dad and I worked a lot of fairs and circuses with these wonderful friends. The last time we saw them was in the early 1960’s. Francis treated her animals just like children. When the kids in the audience saw the bear act…they would equate it two […]
thecircusblog | February 23, 2009
Max and Greti were considered part of the Henry family. We were very close knit and shared in food and in hard times even money. I called him Uncle Max, that’s what he wanted. I remember him with his deep voice telling me about himself and the rest of my Uncles …….some pretty good stuff. I will […]
thecircusblog | February 21, 2009
World Jungle Compound proudly presents Pat Anthony. I posted this picture of Pat for my new friend Wade Burk. In the bottom right corner very faintly can be seen ” Best wishes Pat Anthony.” After the performance Pat autographed photos and gave them to the audience as everyone wanted his autograph. All I can say is you were one fine performer […]
thecircusblog | February 20, 2009
Peggy MacDonald with Baby Kae. No finer lady ever graced the sawdust arena than Peggy. This photo was taken in 1962.Peggy was born in Glenwood, Minnesota. 1923-2008 Her husband, Mac MacDonald set the example for all elephant trainers after him.
thecircusblog | February 20, 2009
This picture of Bill Horn was taken at Jungleland World Jungle Compound in the late 50’s.
thecircusblog | February 20, 2009
Seen here is Bill Horn at Jungleland as we called it but many called it the World Jungle Compound. This Leopard is doing a plank walk, not to be confused with the wire walk which is two cables side by side. Thank you Jackie Kunpp for photos.
