SPOOK SHOWS

Spook showsFrom MagicPedia

Spook shows were live magic shows, most notably around Halloween time, during the 1930's through 1960's that would play movie houses in small towns.
Most used old live theater special effects and various magic techniques that provided an eerie experience for those who attended.

Also calling themselves "Midnight Horror Shows" when blood and more gory effects were used on stage to keep up with those who needed more shocking images to be scared.

When I was a kid Spook Shows were a special treat a couple of times

of the year.

I remember the Old Wicomico Theatre, in Salisbury, standing in a huge line

waiting to buy a ticket.

In later years when I worked with Phil Chandler He talked a lot

about the subject as He worked for one show out of Ohio.

I also remember when they used to play the Old Delmar Drive-In in

Delmar, DE.

I never went to one there but was told they performed the show on the

roof of the snack bar!

AL G KELLY & MILLER BROS CIRCUS 1966 PART 2 (FROM JIM ELLIOTT)

Betty Spence

Betty Spence & Jerry Pressly

HENRY Thomas does Side Show Opening

Capt Freddy Logan

HERE COMES THE PARADE!

FROM JACKIE LECLAIR (CIRCUS VERN)

Bunny Pratt, Mary Williams and I were able to visit Dale Friday eveningOct. 30.

It was encourageing for us to see that he was mentally alertand normally responsive. Unfortunately, he is on a ventilator and cannot breath on his own at this time. We could only get from the nurses the information that he was doing better and that he was one of thenicest patients they ever had. He is a long ways from being out of thewoods, with many other complications holding him back.

We can only pray that this is not just only a glimmer of hope for all of us. We agreed that he is in dire need of prayers and cards. The cards will help to give him what he needs to know he is still loved by all his friends and help him to fight on even further.

Please get them to him as soon as you can, as they will mean so much to him.

Dale Longmire, Healthsouth, 6150 Edge Lake Dr., Sarasota, FL 34240 Room120

Thank you so much for your love and kindness, Jackie Le Claire
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LOOMIS BROS CIRCUS--2009

LOOMIS BROS CIRCUS--2009

RINGLING AT BRIDGEPORT (CONNECTICUT ONLINE.COM)

The 138th edition of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus performs at the Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Conn. on Thursday Oct. 29, 2009. (Christian Abraham/Staff photographer)

Gail Mirabella and the High Flying Dynamic Dogs perform at the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey "Over the Top" circus at the Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Conn. on Thursday Oct. 29, 2009. (Christian Abraham/Staff photographer

FROM GARY C. PAYNE---

Circus brings out fans -- and protesters -

The Connecticut Post Online

The POST says we outnumbered the AR protestors for a change. Bridgeport opening night had a full house.

The CFA logo and "Join Circus Fans here" message was displayed for the first time at RBBB.

It produced several inquiries and scores of congratulatory handshakes... "Don't let them get away with this..." said one ticket holder, pointing at the angry animal wrongists...

SAVE THE CIRCUS! buttons were used for the first time, by sign toting circus fan volunteers.

Gary C. Payne

AL G KELLY & MILLER BROS CIRCUS 1962 PART I (FROM JIM ELLIOTT)

This is an outstanding collection of photos!

Tomorrow I will post the second part which features photos of a real circus parade!

AL G KELLY & MILLER BROS CIRCUS 1962 PART I

Betty Spence on Elephant

AL G KELLY & MILLER BROS CIRCUS 1962 PART I

"Oklahoma" Shorty Shear managed the Pit Shows.

AL G KELLY & MILLER BROS CIRCUS 1962 PART I

To be continued tomorrow!