thecircusblog | October 23, 2011
Bones did several acts ….he was a contortionist, acrobat, dancer and he did some foot juggling. His talents were many and he combined them all into his clowning. I believe this photo was taken before his marriage to Olive. Notice how his truck backed up to his tent, which was his home and dressing room. […]
thecircusblog | October 23, 2011
I have noticed that many clowns of years ago had a mood pose that would distinguish them from others. Furthermore it is known that there are no two clown make-ups alike. Some make-ups may look the same but there are definite differences. This is their personal choice. It is a clown’s professional pride to have […]
thecircusblog | October 23, 2011
This is an other photo of the exploding chair. This is a trick that I cannot explain how it works. Hopefully someone in clown alley will comment on it.
thecircusblog | October 23, 2011
Glen Hartzell, the young Vaudevillian in 1917 or 1918. The actual date is unknown when he started in show business. At this time he was living in Covington, Ohio, most likely performing in theaters in that part of the country. As I wrote before he was a versatile entertainer. Here in this photo his routine […]
thecircusblog | October 12, 2011
This lion was renowned big cat trainer, Allen King’s fighting lion. He was featured on the Navy pier at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1933. The act was exhibited in the Standard Oil Co show. In 1934 Allen King sold Dillinger to the Lincoln Park Zoo, where he got his name from the keepers at […]
thecircusblog | October 12, 2011
This photo was taken many years ago. This is the back area of the lion and tiger cages at the Jungleland compound. Dick along with the rest of the cat trainers were constantly cleaning out the cages. So you see there is much more to it than cracking a whip and taking a bow. […]
thecircusblog | October 12, 2011
Dick McGraw stands in front of one of Mable Starks tigers at the Jungleland compound.
thecircusblog | October 12, 2011
Not to long ago I received some old sideshow photos. The above is one of them. The person that sent them is in hopes that someone may recognize some of the people . Her grandfather is Johnnie Howard and she would like to gather some information if possible. He could be the owner of a […]
thecircusblog | October 12, 2011
Here again is a group of sideshow performers. I believe this photo was taken in the 1940’s. If you know of Johnnie Howard or anyone else in this photo, please make a comment…. thank you. Jen…….. Thank you for your comment. They are a must read.
thecircusblog | October 12, 2011
This is the last and final photo of the sideshow performers. I will call the granddaughter of Johnnie Howard and let her know that the photos have been posted. Hopefully with your help we can gain some information on her family. Thank you for your help.
