Posted By thecircusblog on December 29, 2011
This ad in the Daily Colonist. Victoria British Columbia, Canada. May 9, 1967. If you have the chance to work on the Gatti Circus, do so. Dad and I had our the chimp act with them when they first started out. The late Joe Gatti and his family were #1. The above photo is not one of the Henry chimps.
Posted By thecircusblog on December 29, 2011
This ad was in the Sacramento Bee, July 12,1968. A personal note. I knew the Suarez family well and did many shows with them, also too include their circus in Mexico. I have nothing but nice things to say about this fine circus family.
Posted By thecircusblog on December 28, 2011
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I discovered these wire recorded spools; I had no idea what they were. These were recorded on old disk records then were transferred to wire recordings. This is what the technician told me; it took him about two years to put this music onto a C.D. We found out after listening that these were from my grandfather’s circus. From the 1920s and 30s the calliope music was used for the “Come in.” The calliope was played in parades, as well as in front of the marque before show time. The musician’s name is Konki, that is all I know. I remember Konki from childhood on the Yankee Patterson Circus, in the early 1940’s……… Pick from the different tracks and enjoy. If you wish to record, do so but please give credit due.
Posted By thecircusblog on December 26, 2011
After years of phone rooms to promote his one ring side wall circus. Rudy Jacobi made it to the top in the circus business. This was his program cover in Germany.
Thanks Bob for your comment.
Posted By thecircusblog on December 26, 2011
I can only say it was a great pleasure to work with them. Then later in 1974 be a part of their circus in Mexico. Please read Juans comment.
Posted By thecircusblog on December 26, 2011
Performing the somersault from horse to horse is Raul Suarez.
Posted By thecircusblog on December 26, 2011
Tommy Bentley in spec wardrobe maybe? In 1949 he did the did many nite club shows. This photo is from his collection.
