thecircusblog | April 18, 2010
Ma had a talent for taking a non-funny joke that all in the audience knew and disliked ….and in her unique way she could twist it into her own. It became hilarious, of coarse Pa was the brunt of it. They could do a complete show all by themselves.
thecircusblog | April 18, 2010
Ma and Pa were master musicians and between the two they could play over fourteen instruments and every show they brought the house down. We worked with them for two seasons during the 1950’s and sadly…we have lost touch. I often think of them and the good times we had.
thecircusblog | April 18, 2010
Their old time comedy was a big hit with everyone and their one-liners were in perfect time with the 1950’s. They started in vaudeville, and clubs and then on to fairs. Pete Siebrand hired them for our fair season. What great fun to be around on or off stage.
thecircusblog | April 18, 2010
thecircusblog | April 18, 2010
We spent an entire season with them in 1970. The adventure was great and so was the money. The Suarez family are the nicest circus people I have ever worked with. We did the chimp act and I trained and worked the elephants. I have nothing but good memories. We made alot of friends with […]
thecircusblog | April 15, 2010
Finely after weeks of unfolding and bringing these posters back to there original shape I now can share them with you. More to come soon.
thecircusblog | April 15, 2010
Blackfoot was one of the “get well” spots for Siebrand Bros. This fair was a big $$ for the show. The photo was taken in 1949. We would be in Blackfoot three or four days before the fair opened which would give us time to catch up on things. At night we would go to the […]
thecircusblog | April 14, 2010
This was a spot that most of us decided to play. Most every day it was windy and the dust from copper mine slag would blow down into the circus arena. The white dirt and slag you can see at the top left of photo. In spite of the dirt dust and wind the people of […]
thecircusblog | April 14, 2010
I spent many a happy season with my family on this fine show. The memories are wonderful, thanks to the Siebrands.
