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Sells Floto Circus
thecircusblog | July 19, 2012
The circus back yard during set up and tear down is driven by organized confusion. Everything has its place and everything is placed perfectly into what becomes the circus. Nothing can quite compare to the rhythmic synchronization of the show. So why is it that we are disparaged so often in the media and ridiculed […]
Al G. Barnes Circus
thecircusblog | July 19, 2012
This wagon is set on the wheel runs and is slowly being unloaded. The safety pulley line is faintly visible attached to the front of the wagon. This tethers the wagon, so there is not a run away.
Al G. Barnes Circus
thecircusblog | July 19, 2012
Here you see a Mack truck pulling a loaded cargo trailer. There was no drive shaft in those trucks–they were chain driven. The chain ran from an exterior drive wheel to the back axle as seen here. there was no such thing as an inner tube in those days. The wheels then were hard rubber […]
Al G. Barnes Circus
thecircusblog | July 19, 2012
Al G. Barnes Circus
thecircusblog | July 19, 2012
This is a four section tiger cage wagon, with heavy and deep carved statues on all four corners. The photo was shot during a parade.
The Last Laugh
thecircusblog | July 14, 2012
This is an interesting new twist on Ringling, one that some circus historians may shake there heads over. It is a must read and I am sure you will find it to be very mind opening. Upon your read there may be a little controversy in some parts, but informative in other. I believe the […]
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