I hope to have a report from Gibsonton tomorrow
2 days ago
CIRCUS NOW OPEN!
2014 Convention
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Saturday, January 10, 2009
FROM TAMPA'S TV13 01/09/09
This appeared yesterday morning on Tampa's TV13
On this one they got the information right!
Friday, January 9, 2009
FROM TV 13 TAMPA BAY--TRUDY STRONG
This is a promo for the Showfolks Circus tomorrow in Gibtown
Of course at the end the reporter messes it up!
AUTOMOBILE STUNT SHOWS
For many years every county and state fair featured stunt shows in frontof the grandstand. There are still a few left .
Just another part of Americana that's fading out of existance!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
GIBTOWN SHOWFOLKS CIRCUS--SATURDAY!
Aerialists like Simone Dykes, 17, will perform at the International Independent Showmen's Association Charity Circus Jan. 10 at the Showmen's Club in Riverview. Other performers will include performing elephants, horse, goats and pigs, daredevils, clowns and a magician. Tribune file photo
Ken Suarez, a reporter with WTVT Fox 13, practices a routine with Garth the Wonder Horse in the Showmen's Club parking lot. Suarez is scheduled to appear as guest ringmaster Jan. 10 at the International Independent Showmen's Association Charity Circus Jan. 10 at the Showmen's Club in Riverview. Tribune photo by LOIS KINDLE
Charity Circus 2009By: southshore_staff Pete the Clown, ringmaster Ward Hall and Garth the Wonder Horse will appear Jan. 10 at the Independent International Showmens Association Club in Riverview. Tribune photo by LOIS KINDLEThe Circus, 1870-1950 (Taschen Books)
The Greatest Show on Earth! The history and legacy of the circus. September 2008
AMAZON.COM
I received an e-mail from Amazon.com this morning.
Thought someone out there would be interested.
The Circus: 1870-1950 [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)by Noel Daniel (Editor)
List Price: $200.00 Price: $126.00
During its heyday one hundred years ago, the American circus was the largest show-biz industry the world had ever seen. From the mid-1800s to mid-1900s, traveling American circuses performed for audiences of up to 14,000 per show, employed as many as 1,600 men and women, and crisscrossed the country on 20,000 miles of railroad in one season alone. The spectacle of death-defying daredevils, strapping super-heroes and scantily-clad starlets, fearless animal trainers, and startling freaks gripped the American imagination, outshining theater, vaudeville, comedy, and minstrel shows of its day, and ultimately paved the way for film and television to take root in the modern era. Long before the Beat generation made "on the road" expeditions popular, the circus personified the experience and offered many young Americans the dream of adventure, reinvention, and excitement. Organized into nine thematic chapters, the book sheds new light on circus history, from a behind-the-scenes look at life on the move, to the freedoms enjoyed by early female performers, to the innovative production skills that demanded as much know-how as a modern-day film production. For the first time ever, contemporary readers can now experience the legend of the American circus in full effect. The book's broad subject matter, riveting images, and diverse visual material will appeal both to the circus aficionado and those who have never before been to circus.
The Circus: 1870-1950 [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)by Noel Daniel (Editor)List Price: $200.00 Price: $126.00
During its heyday one hundred years ago, the American circus was the largest show-biz industry the world had ever seen. From the mid-1800s to mid-1900s, traveling American circuses performed for audiences of up to 14,000 per show, employed as many as 1,600 men and women, and crisscrossed the country on 20,000 miles of railroad in one season alone. The spectacle of death-defying daredevils, strapping super-heroes and scantily-clad starlets, fearless animal trainers, and startling freaks gripped the American imagination, outshining theater, vaudeville, comedy, and minstrel shows of its day, and ultimately paved the way for film and television to take root in the modern era. Long before the Beat generation made "on the road" expeditions popular, the circus personified the experience and offered many young Americans the dream of adventure, reinvention, and excitement. Organized into nine thematic chapters, the book sheds new light on circus history, from a behind-the-scenes look at life on the move, to the freedoms enjoyed by early female performers, to the innovative production skills that demanded as much know-how as a modern-day film production. For the first time ever, contemporary readers can now experience the legend of the American circus in full effect. The book's broad subject matter, riveting images, and diverse visual material will appeal both to the circus aficionado and those who have never before been to circus.
Some illustrations from the book are below.
MISC. PHOTOS FROM THE 1920'S
I tripped on these photos last night while surfing.
Thought you might find them interesting.
Elephant Dentist, FUTZ gets a tooth pulled.
Somewhere around Washington 1925, December
" Circus Baby"
I beleive this was labled as being in the mid-20's.
Elephant Dentist, FUTZ gets a tooth pulled.
Somewhere around Washington 1925, December
" Circus Baby"
I beleive this was labled as being in the mid-20's.The children belong to a politician.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
CETLIN & WILSON SHOWS (1950's) cont'd
Here is the rest of the collection on Cetlin & Wilson Shows from the 1950's at the Reading, PA Fair. I have had more comments on these posts than anything I've had on any others!
Thanks to those that did post a comment it just helps show Me that all this is worth it!
So "ON WITH THE SHOW!"Note: You may also want to check out Bob Cline's Sawdust & Spangles blog for more
on Cetlin & Wilson Shows.
I have a link posted inn my Blog List a little further down the sidebar on the blog.
CETLIN & WILSON SHOWS (1950's) cont'd
Notice the Young Lady in the forground with the Porky Hat with her name sewn on it!HOT ITEM BACK THEN!
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