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Special Note from Ivan
Posted By thecircusblog on November 21, 2012
I think perhaps I should explain why so many of these performers names I am unfamiliar with. In the fall of 1979 I lost all of my chimps to a disease called Valley Fever, which at that time was deadly to primates. Because of this, I was out of the circus business throughout the 19800, 1990sand into 2000’s I did stay in the business by producing shows for fairs and amusement parks management. During this time I also shot four documentaries so not all was lost, but to this day I miss my chimps and of course the circus. Thanks for helping me to get information on the following photos
Bentley Bros Circus
Posted By thecircusblog on November 21, 2012
Bentley Bros Circus pony drill? The name of this act is unknown to me.
Thank you Mary for your comment in naming this performer.
Bentley Bros Circus ?
Posted By thecircusblog on November 21, 2012
Photo from the Tommy Bentley collection. Perfromers name unknown to me.
Bentley Bros Circus ?
Posted By thecircusblog on November 21, 2012
I do notice that there are differences in the ring curbs in these photos. However this can change from season to season and might not help to name the circus.
A Tommy Bentley Photo
Posted By thecircusblog on November 21, 2012
I don’t believe this is the Bentley circus. It may be Rudy Bros Circus? Does anyone know the ringmasters name. Tommy was with Rudy before he produced his own show.
Thanks Tom for your comment.
I just found out that it is the Bentley circus, thanks to Lori.
Rudy Bros or Bentley Bros ?
Posted By thecircusblog on November 21, 2012
Both shows seem to have the same colors, red and white. The ring curbs are different in design. Only a performer would know. Tommy was the ringmaster on Rudy’s show for a season or two.
Thanks Norman for your comment.
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