Boneless Boy, Bippo the Clown and Mad Max Norton the crossbow champion: Gerry Cottle's Circus is brought back for the last time as legendary showman celebrates 50 years in entertainmentWorld-famous circus king established his Big Top in 1974
He retired in 2003 and bought Somerset tourist attraction Wookey Hole
Other acts on bill include Wizards on Wheels - Ten on one bike; and Six on Silks - Big Top Beauties
To celebrate 50 years in showbusiness, the world-famous Gerry Cottle's Circus has been brought back for one last time with 50 Acts In 100 Minutes. Mr Cottle (above) ran away 50 years ago to join the circus
FROM: dailymail.co.uk
By Nick Enoch
20 June 2012
Fifty years ago, a teenage boy ran away from home to join the circus. A note he left for his stockbroker parents read: 'Please do not under any circumstances try to find me. I have gone.'
That 15-year-old was Gerry Cottle, who would rise from fledgling juggler to a legendary showman and become synonymous with the world of the circus.
The cast of Gerry Cottle's Circus which is on a national tour until July 23
Now, to celebrate 50 years in showbusiness, the renowned Gerry Cottle's Circus has been brought back for one last time with the spectacular 50 Acts In 100 Minutes - including Chico and Ernesto, the blindfolded high-wire walkers; Mad Max Norton the crossbow champion; Boneless Boy; and Bippo the clown.
Mr Cottle established his eponymous Big Top in 1974 and ran it until 2003, at which point he retired and bought tourist attraction Wookey Hole in Somerset.
Mr Cottle - who began his career as a juggler in the 1960s - rehearses with the cast
Gerry Cottle, seen on stilts, in the late 60s as he established himself as a master showman
GERRY COTTLE
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