The Circus Side Show
Posted By thecircusblog on December 17, 2011
In this photo Doc Capell is standing near the ticket box. Throughout the years Doc found it easier to rent out space to other side show owners. However this side show did belong to him. I got a phone call a day or so ago wanting to know how Doc came by the name of “Doc”. In “Doc” Henry N. Capell’s younger years he had a Punch and Judy show. He was also a ventriloquist and had several dummies that he worked school shows with. Then later he bought out a medicine show and began selling snake oil and other elixirs… which is how he became known as “Doc” Capell. The name just stuck with him throughout his life…….. Oh yes, I almost forgot, he was also a professional wrestler as well. Then came the circus and the carnival.
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My name is Ivan M. Henry and I am the 4th generation of a circus/show business dynasty. I hope you enjoy the blog.Comments
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A great picture of Doc Capell and a tid-bit of his history. Thanks.
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