KRAMIEN, the Magician IN MEMORY

of

OUR FATHER

January 4,1903 July 26,1981

Sailor "Doc" Riggs

4-EVER IN OUR HEARTS

|IM, MYRNA, BOBBY and BRANDY RIGGS Page 4

•--•MAGIC---- Show Dates Dr. Larry Kettlehake Aug 22-27 Greenville, Ohio Beany-Cole Circus Aug 18-20 Bluefield, W. Va Krystali 21-23 Kingsport, Tenn Aug17-18Gadsden.Ala. 19-21 Birmingham Carson & Barnes Circus 22-23 Tuscaloosa Aug 17 Elgin, III. ISBelvidere Manzini 19 Jefferson, Wise Aug 19Armonk, NY 20 Fond du Lac 21-23 Hunter 21 Sheboygan Pf. Miller -Magic Time USA 22-23 Milwaukee Aug 19 Ft. Dodge, Iowa Circus Arts Troupe 20 Alagona Aug 19-22 Evansville. Ind 21 Esterville Hoxie Bros. Circus 22 Cherokee Aug 17 Ann Arbor, Mich ISNoblesville, Ind. •--•OTHERDATES---- 19 Hartford City Burr's Fun-0-Rama 20 Greenfield Aug 17-22 Portland, Me 21 Franklin 22 Bloomington Bryan's Clowns, Inc. 23 Lafayette Aug 18-22 New Castle, Pa Make-A-Circus Disney World on Ice Aug 20 Daly CiTy, Calif. Aug 19-23 Binghamton, NY 21 San Francisco James H. Drew Exposition Pickle Family Circus Aug 17-22 Wise, Va. Aug 22-23 Tahoe City, Cat. Poco Plus... Ringling-Bamum-Blue to Sep 20 Des Moines. Iwa Aug18-19Tul$a,Okla Scott's Medicine Show 21-23 Wichita, Kans Aug 17 Sudbury, Ont. Ringling-Bamum- Red 18 Cal lander Aug 19-23 Long Beach, Cal. 19 Huntsville 20 Bracebridge Royal Crown Circus 23 Owen Sound Aug 19-20 Independence, Mo 23-24 Liberty Tip Top Shows- Blue Aug 20-23 Ellsworth. Wise Royal Imperial Circus Aug 19-22 Cheyenne, Wyom Tip Top Shows- Green Aug 20-23 Gays Mills. Wise Royal Palace Circus Aug 18-22 Mt. Crisco, NY Swan Bros. Circus to Aug. 22 Stockton, Calif TOM INABINETTE, of the Beatty-Cole Circus is recup- Wenatchee Youth Circus erating at home after spend- Aug 21 Grandview, Wash ing 10 days in the hospital, 22-23 Davenport at Bluefield, Tenn. currently with CLYDE BEATTY COLE BROS. CIRCUS SEASON 1980-1981

3 OUTSTANDING ACTS LOS ARGENTINOS: PERCH ACT MUNOZ SISTERS: AERIAL HANGING PERCH The Original Two Stars Revolv i ng PRESENTATION: MISS CLARA OKLAHOMA The Indian Amaca La Onda de I a Muerte

Please Contact: Luis A. Munoz. c/o Los Argentines. 6114 Cliff Ave., Gibsonton, Fla. 33534 Phone: (813) 677-0746 or Clyde Beatty Circus enroute lar on the Grapevine Opry}. During the intermission, a number of Chec THE GRAPEVINE CHILDREN'S OPRY kers and Patches books were sold because they were very much in evidence during the BY BOB STODDARD second half which opened with the Grape- vine Opry Dancers, Jennifer Magid and Mike The Grapevine Children's Opry • the first Ewton. one - on Saturday, July 11th at 10:30 a.m. until noon. Miss Piggy (from a group of live characters travelling the country to promote the Mup- The show opened with Checkers and Pat- pet movie) did her act and sang a song (or ches' regular circus opening routine and two). Patches' plate spinning and juggling, follow- ed by James Smith and the Fred Cowan pup- Shauna Smith and her band (The Buck- pets from Shopro Productions. boards) returned for two songs and Kevin the magician did his final act. This was followed by Checkers and Patches and their balloon animal skit. The Fred Cowan Puppets final appearance The Urban Cowgirls, a group of eleven and and then the show closed with Checkers and twelve year old dancers from Arlington, Tex. Patches presenting the "Wonder Dogs." Dolly Partin (as a cabaret puppet) sings The audience of 150 people appeared to "Here You Come Again", after which James be about equally divided between children Smith explains how and why cabaret pup- and adults, and will grow with future shows. pets came into being, and a five year old vol- The weekly show will start filming for fu- unteer from the audience, 'Jennifer', tried ture world-wide TV release within a month. it on stage and received a Checkers and Pat- Checkers and Patches will be using any ches Fun Book for her efforts. circus ground act that can be performed on Checkers and Patches do their newspaper a stage (vet, juggling, magic, clown, or what- routine and end up with their long shirt gag. ever) so, if you are going to be in the Dallas Kevin the magician performed four tricks or Fort Worth area, contact Steve Baker at before eleven year old Shauna Smith and her The Grapevine Opry, 308 Main St., Grape-> band closed the first hafl. (Shauna is a regu- vine, Texas 76051, or phone: 817-481-3505 PageS August 17,1981

NEW LIST AVAILABLE WM. KAY CIRCUS GIRCUSANIA The June dates in Colorado and Idaho for CIRCUS COLLECTIONS -$1.00 plus a the Wm. Kay Circus were successful once S.A.S. £. for our latest listing of Circus again. Books, Letters, Telegrams, Letterheads, The show just recently completed dates for Routes, Programs, Photographs, Special Nemesis Temple in Parkersburg, W. Va., and Collector's items (many one of a kind). Osiris Temple in Wheeling, W. Va., where Coupon worth $1.00 towards first pur- good weather helped to swell attendance to chase included with list. 13,200 closing night in Paricersburg for a 28 year record. CIRCUS COLLECTOR'S KITS - A de- lightful assortment of circus mementos William Kay Productions provided the me- of the good old days of trouping - Post dia with excellent film for TV and tapes for Paid at $27.50 (the above kit includes radio. Finley Amos was Circus Chairman in 2 circus lithos). Wheeling and worked with producer Kay on press, radio and TV. as did chairman Jim CIRCUS COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS Deem in Parkersburg. The hard work obviou- - A nice assortment of 12 different cir- sly paid off with strong coverage. cus comps or tickets - Post Paid at just $2.75 For Sale New listing will be sent to recent custo- men - (Available Immediately) - - HARRY CHIPMAN P.O. Box 1021 BEAUTIFUL!! COMPLETE PORTABLE San Gabriel, Calif.-91778 STAGEANDALLNEEDEO EQUIPMENT INC. LITES. CURTAINS,STAGE HOUSE SOUND EQUIPMENT and all rigging. Upcoming dates for the William Kay Circus Designed and used primarily for shopping will include the Abba Temple in Mobile, Ala. Sept. 25-26 and Morocco Temple in Jackson- centers. Ideal for Fairs. Schools, Arenas, ville, Fla., Oct. 10-11. etc.. .Sets up indoors or out. UNIQUE DESIGN sets up quickly and strikes fast! The program presented for the dates in West Virginia featured: Stage floor completely carpeted in bril- John Malett with a 16 piece band; Erik and liant indoor-outdoor carpet. Bobbie, dogs; Andre and his Serengetti lions; ALL EQUIPMENT, CANVAS. DROPS, Miss Olinka, trapeze; Katinka's Poodles; Cir- ETC., IN EXCELLENT CONDITION! cus Clowns; Don Gufvani, comedy; The Jup- Full stage size is 20' x 24', Stage House iter Trio, aerialists; Clowns; Tina Wallenda 10' x 20' x 14' high. Apron is 14' x 20'; Zoppe, high wire; Intermission. Complete unit packs into a 5' x 10* util- The Flying Lantonys; Adams' Chimps; Miss ity trailer. Debby. trapeze; Ma-Ho-Pin; Clowns; The Al- bams, aerial motorcycles; Lee Keener and Sets up in about 1 hr., down in less. Size the circus elephants; the Nock Brothers, high and shape of stage is variable... TO DU- sway poles; Exit marches. PLICATE WOULD COST $15,000. Clown Alley included: Dime and Connie SACRIFICE FOR $5,250 F.O.B. Wilson, Joe Sherman, Carl Gray, Bill Vaughn (Send $2.00 Cash for complete description and "Bubba" Hastings. diagrams and full-color photos). The show's staff included: William Kay, dir- WRITE OR PHONE ector; Patricia Kay, auditor and talent coor- dinator; John Malett, musical director; Asta KIRK KIRKHAM Welling, secretary; Bob Miller, supt., and 1240 South Chapel Avenue Fred Hastings, lighting. Alhambra, Calif. -91801 Phone:(213)283-5985 The Fabulous Villarra are at Resorts Inter- Dunes skeddod to open a magic revue ahead national Hotel in Atlantic City through Aug. of the Siegfned & Roy opus to be called 'Be- 16th. llonka called to tell me they bought a yond Magic'... The magic superstars show home in Abcescon Shore (NJ) not far from is called 'Beyond Belief.. .Marino Casino where they are appearing. Daughter llonka, Hotel was sold... Ditto the Sands... but I now 16, is not working in the act. llonka understand the Sands will reopen their show and her husband are dueting it. It was nice room as a lounge at a later date. to hear from them after all this time. HERBIE WEBER, all healed from an earlier Wally Naghtin reports biz for Ringling Red injury, left Summerfest a day early to fly to remain s good. He and Doris just bought a Las Vegas. No details... Bonnie Armor due new 35 ft. Avion, same length and style re- in to Sarafla soon after being on the road with cently purchased by Tommy and Struppi Reggie for several months. They are busy set- Hanneford .. this is the triple axle job. ting acts for the 1982 season. Boom Boom Browning checked in to give Snapshots: Bonnie Bale was married July me his new address and phone number. He 21st to an animal trainer on RBBB whose has moved to a new apartment in Des Plaincs name is George Carr Kirkpatrick. She pens Closeups: Alberto Zoppe and family, now that she and new husband have plans to with a Garden unit, have several dates of their form an Exotic Animal Act, and, of course, own upcoming this fall. Reading (Pa) Fair, a Bonnie will continue to perform her lovely date in Little Rock (second time in) and an- cloud swing. other date (unnamed). In Little Rock, the Billy and Bonnie Earl recently played a din- Guest Stars in the show will be Susan Rich- ner theatre in Wilmington (Dela) and Satani ardson from "Eight is Enough" and 'Twig- Demon has had a busy summer with his two gy" of "Buck Rogers". motels in Wildwood (NJ).. .Sandy and Al- Jim Swafford followed up on the so-called berto Zoppe went out to the west coast when injury of Michon who wrote Jim to say that they closed with the Garden Circus to pick up those rumors of an accident were false. Dur- their new trailer. ing the writing of that letter Michon was due Jim Swafford visited Ringling Red in Los to leave for Italy to look for eight young ti- Angeles and saw Virginia Lee Fenton and gers. The act trained last year on Circus Or- Faye Snyder visiting as well as clown Phil fei has been sold and Michon went to Spain Shear. Celebs in attendance included Mary to hand it over to another trainer. Ann Mobley, Gary Collins, Lou Ferigno, Bo Ringling did not play Phoenix; apparently Hopkins, Joan Van Ark, Vivian Blaine, Mi a large crack was discovered in the ceiling chele Lee, the Sha Na Na Group, Tom Bos- of the arena.. .An L.A. paper (6/14) reveal- ley, Connie Stevens, fashion designer Rock- ed that "Mattel strongly indicated it is anx- well, Dick Sergeant. Sid Krofft, the Great ious to seed its three entertainment units - Ali, and many, many others. RBBB traveling circuses. Ice Follies and Hol- iday on Ice Shows, and a central Florida Felds were on hand for the opening.. also Theme Park known as Circus World. We have agent Gil Miller who goes to Europe in Aug- inquiries and are responsive to those inquir- ust on a talent hunt. ies but no discussions regarding a sale (or Jim also caught Winn's Europorama in the sales) are currently underway." So .. make San Oiego area, saw Doris and Ralph Morton, of that what you will. The Young Troupe, The Zerbini Riders, Evy Karoly, Heidi Wendany, the Winns, Otto and The Flamingo now running ads for dancers - for a new show- MGM reopens July 30.. (Continued on Page 18) Page 12 August 17. 1981 Report PEOPLE TNT & ROYAL OLYMPIC CIRCUS DIME and CONNIi" WILSON visited BILL and TRUDY STRONG last month before heading BY CLARENCE HASTINGS out for fair dates booked by Variety Attrac- The TNT & Royal Olympic Circus played in tions. They also planned to visit with DONNA Ann Arbor, Mich., July 30 to Aug. 1, in the and BILL BANNISTER on Circus Vargas. Briarwood Mall. Shows were at 1, 4 and 7 p. BRYAN CLOWNS, Inc., report they lost their m. with good crowds watching the three per- older dog, who had been with them for many formances that 1 saw. years and suffered a heart condition, The line-up of talent was: Cycling Jerrys, Terry, Canimle, Eoin and Lee O'Brien, Jug- LU G RIEPS (The Swami) worked with a Z gling by Walter and Ingrid Houc, Twinkles Z Rock Concert in Albuquerque, N.M., on the Clown, Tim Tegge, Terry O'Brien, slack July 12th. Earlier in the month he, MARSHA wire, Finale with all performers. and GINGER performed at the Colorado Gen era) Conference on Physical Fitness program. MANZINI, escape artist, was featured at the The Post Office has recently returned Circus fair at Yonkers Raceway in New York, July Reports addressed to the following people, 10 thru 18th, also on the show were BUR- GER'S Animals. HUGO ZACCHINI, PRES- due an incorrect address: TO, magician, JERRY HARTNETT'S Mar- Andrew Kirby George Kirkpatrick ionettes, THE FLYING REVERIASandthe Pio Nock, Jr. Joe Eddie ringmaster was CLAUDE KIRCHNER. Wallmore Circus Eddie Henrichs Kim Dixon Edwin M. Tandy Ralph Bauman ROYAL PALACE CIRCUS A complete 90 minute indoor circus program available in the southeast during the month of December.

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Contact: Shilling Theatrical Productions, Ltd. P.O. Box 758, Short-ham, LI. NY I I 786 Phone (SI6) 744-3464 Page 16 August 17, 1981 Magic Time USA FROM JOHN HANSEN I have been hearing that Circus Report is Wants: suffering financial difficulties. DRUMMER If this is the case it can only be because not enough performers, agents and produ- SHOWGIRLS cers understand the value of Circus Report advertising. USEFUL HELP Advertising in Circus Report has done wonders for our two acts (The Rolling Dia- monds and Diane, foot juggler). We even get - Steady Work - Long Season — many offers from Europe because of ads in your paper. Contact: I want you to put this in print as we have to make everyone aware of the importance As Per Route of Circus Report advertising. As an advertiser I would like everyone to PROF. STU MILLER know that in my opinion Circus Report is a good place to have people read your ads. or Leave Message at: I am also sure that almost everyone would want to see Circus Report continue for a long time to come. 813-746-6577 BILLY BARTON (Continued)

Gladys Berosini... Ralph Norton left for a TNT & ROYAL OLYMPIC CIRCUS quick visit to see Rex and Mark on the Cor- The TNT & Royal Olympic Circus rolled onas show, then popped up to Nova Scotia into Baraboo, Wise., on Monday afternoon, to visit his daughter and son-in-law with the June 28th for its July 2-4 engagement for Martin & Downs Circus, who will be with "Baraboo Days" sponsored by the Baraboo the James M. Cole Circus this winter. Area Chamber of Commerce. Many people from Beany-Cole visited Car- Ralph Pierce, CFA and member of the men Hall and her husband when the circus Chamber met the show and escorted every- played near Benson's.. .Aurelia Hall also one from his supper club to his farm about flew in to visit her daughter. a mile away. Trailers were hooked up and a Rumors are flying that the Beany-Cole cir- delightful work/vacation week began. cus is having turbulent ups and downs this A departure for the TNT & Royal Olympic season. One hopes these rumors are that and Circus, which normally plays enclosed mall nothing more. But a lot of shows are finding shopping centers, the show was set up in this season rough going. Acts, too. front of the square on the street in down- Last items: The Fornasaries replaced the town Baraboo, where it played to thousands Pietro Canestrelli family on the Castle show for the three show per day weekend. which show now takes a hiatus and resumes Show personnel treated the Tegge's to a in September... Alberto Zoppe is using the cookout supper the evening of July 4th, af- nucleus of the Donnie Johnson unit for his ter the show was torn down and loaded. Linle Rock date in September.. .Young Next night, the Pierce's, Ralph and Joan, Troupe, T'is said, may go to South America, the show's hosts, held a steak cookout sup- (rather them than me).. .Otto Berosini did per for show personnel and a number of a commercial for Coke at Magic Mountain other friends. Video tape of the Chicago for Bobby Yerkes.. .Heidi Wendany is off Circus Parade was shown and stories were to fairs including one at Reno.. .Inked I swapped all around. hear for a Castle unit in 1982, are Misses The show pulled out on Monday, July 6, Loni and Barbara.. .Harry and Rowena for Overland Park, Kansas, where it open- Thomas made the Police date in Wheaton ed July 8th for a five day engagement. for Grace Mclntosh.. The Great Ameri- During the show's Baraboo date, Bill Metz- can Circus did boffo business around my ger, manager of the newly renovated Al area when it was here - two packed houses Ringling Theatre, gave members of the cir- every night. cus a personal tour of the theatre and Lou- See you down the road, luvs. ise Tegge 'picked' out a number on the big theatre organ. Page 20 August 17,1981

0. H. RIGGS (Sailor 'Doc Riggs) passed away on July 26th, in his steep in his trailer home in Sarasota, Fla. He was bom in Ouincy, III., on Jan. 4,1903. He owned and operated Riggs BY LLOYD E. JONES Bros. 3 Ring Circus during the Depression Am I embarrassed! The 'Cruise Ship Enter- with his wife, the late Lit/Long. He also tour- tainer Book' ($35.00) I recommended recen- ed on such shows as Jimmy Dawson's Variety, tly is unobtainable. The author has disappear Russell Bros., Steven Bros., E. K. Fernandez, ed (perhaps taking a cruise?). He left the sup- Dailey Bros., Kelly-Miller and others. In most plier with books, an address and phone num- recent years he was known as Sailor 'Doc' Riggs ber and contacts haven't been made since] the tattooed man. Burial was on July 30th at Meanwhile, a low priced book has come Ellenton, Fla. He is survived by two sons, Jim- from Tannens, so I am refunding the orders my and Dudley, Jr., a daughter-in-law and here and cancelling my back order. If books three grandchildren. ultimately show up, I'll make sure collectors get a copy, but meanwhile the supplier is as other is a paper back edition which seems to bad off as I am. Too bad. me a better edition for only $5.00. This one One book I'm sure can be had is a new 'One from Canada. Postage on either is 63c. Pitch Is Worth A Thousand Words, Pitching Fire eating, sword swallowers, snake hand- For Cash With Magic Tricks' by Barry Govan. lers, strong men, etc., are all discussed in this Mr. Govan, an Australian, fills 32 p. of text classic book on which Houdini must have in heavy board covers with the how, where, had a lot of help in writing. As interesting to- and why of the pitch. day as when it was published by Houdini. He tells how to make the trick decks, what Another Houdini book has been reprinted, to do with extra cards and even explains this too from Canada and is Elliott's Last Le extra tricks besides offering much advice. He gacy with a new title 'Card Tricks and Con- tells how to build a stand, where to show and juring' and is also low priced in paper back discusses the many problems that can and do with a slightly larger than usual form at just arise. Much of value here and the book is $5.00. Over 300 p. When the book came out priced at $8.50 with First Class postage 69c I remember the controversy it created be- or regular mail at 63c (if the P.O. keeps wor- cause although written by Clinton Burgess it king). was advertised as if by Houdini and I noted One more classic book has been reprinted. his colossal conceit in mentioning that the This one is the Houdini 'Miracle Mongers and two greatest card manipulators ever, Houdi- Their Methods', which first came out in the ni and Dr. Elliott stood on the street and 1920's and has long been out of print. Two showed each other tricks and moves for se- editions are current, one hard bound with d. veral hours) This, too, is a great book and j. and foreword by the Amazing Randi. The worthy of being part of your library. Page 22 August 17,1981 B. A. C. EXPO '81 • An Illusjonarv Extravaganza - SPECIAL OF THE MONTH- Spotting Belt-$15.00 BY JOAN ATKINSON 2" nylon web - 3" web pad complete This spring and summer tour of Expo '81 with 4' ropes - Sizes sm-med-large met with exceptional success under the gui- BICKMORE ACROBATIC CO. ding hands of David Ashley of Bel-Mar Pro- 4401 Rockydale Road ductions and Terry Miller and Steve Knotts Cave Junction, Oregon - 97523 of Park-Towne Productions. Repeat bookings were the rule as all dates for this magican ex- travaganza resigned for next season. The closing patriotic spec consists of all show personnel and is truly a sight to behold. The show consists of twelve impressive stage From the solid sequined costumes comple- illusions • all professionally built specifically mented by feather hats and headdresses to for illusionist Terry Miller. Terry's beautiful- the silk eight foot American flags that is pro- ly constructed and presented illusions along duced from nowhere to Abbott's Spectacu- with seven dazzling costumed assistants adds lar Patriotic Finale bursting forth from over- new splendor and fantasy to telephoned head - the stage becomes a kaleidoscope of sponsored dates in W. Va., Ohio, Ky, and color. Red, white and blue silk streamers, Ind. flags, fans and umbrellas herald the finale In the opening spec brilliantly sequined as- of an enchanting evening of magic. sistants welcome the appearance of the Ama- zing Miller who immediately produces two A full line of concessions is available to pa- of his lovely assistants in a puff of smoke re- trons of the show as well as a selection of clined on an Alcom Sedan Chair. At this Magic Coloring Books, Magic Packets, and time one of the young ladies' head vanishes Super-Hero Magic Balloons. from her body in the Chest of Death Illu- Show personnel includes: David Ashley, sion. Steve Knotts and Terry Miller, producers; Other outstanding illusions gracing Expo '81 Melanie Ashley and Barbra Deny, conces- include the disappearance of Pocus the Mag- sions and novelties; Kim and Lisa Ashley, ic clown (Steve Knotts) in the Hindu Basket, wardrobe and concessions; Allen Detty, Alcom's Broom Suspension, Abbott's Mum- lights and sound. my Case of the Disembodied Princess, a smalt Assistants to Mr. Miller: Nancy Marlow, Hong Kong Doll House featured in a large Marsha Kirby, Lori Harpold, Liz Rattenbury feathered flower production that covers the Lisa Lawson, Debbie Shaver, Joe Shaver, Jo- entire stage. Chalet Packing Case Substitution ey Knotts and Pocus the clown. Escape, Alcorn's Thin Model Sawing a Lady Expo's fall tour opens Sept. 20th at the in Halves, and the Levitation of the Princess Capitol Music Hall in Wheeling, W. Va. of Karnac. New additions to Terry's illusions are now being purchased for next season. Page 24 August 17,1981

York area date in Haverstraw, NY. The show was moving along with few dif- HOXIE BROS. CIRCUS ficulties. General Manager John Lewis' BY ALBERT F. HOUSE smooth handling of personnel has kept pro- blems at a minimum. Other managerial per- The Hoxie Bros. Circus made two sweeps sonnel included Jim Silvertake, head of the through New Jersey, one at the end of may concession department and "Stash" Quinn and the other during the month of July. as superintendent and canvas boss. The tic- Through some wise routing by former agent kets were handled by Billy Griffin and Bob Joe McMahon, the show played the north Patterson. George Hodgdon was scheduled New Jersey dates before school was out, cat- to join shortly to be office manager. ching the people before an exodus to the Business along the route has been very Jersey shore. The highlight was a two day satisfactory. According to one source, busi- sell-out in Paterson's HinchcliHe Stadium. ness along the Jersey shore was excellent. This was the first time a tented circus played Concession sales were the highest ever, with Paterson since the 1960'$. a week long heat wave that sent sales of The second sweep was through the Jersey cooling items soaring. shore towns that were proven winners in the Midway sales were good loo, with the snake past. Starting from the South, the series of show and Homopongodie walkthrough dates proved to be winners again. The show shows getting good grosses. The snake show left the state July 15th, with the last New kept its price at 25c to retain the volume of sales.

Books Books Besides the regular CFA visitors such as Ask me about my Grandson - A free cigar John 'Tiny' Phillips, Neil Lime and myself, with each order Broadway came to the show. On Monday, The Tamer (tigers) by Nicolas Fokker • June 1st, at Fairlawn, Richard Thomas, Sr. European Circus, Fiction, Really liked owner and director of the New York School it -$7.00 of Ballet, his son Richard Thomas, star of the Broadway play 'Fifth of July', his wife Amazing World of K reskin • $4.00 Alma and son visited. They brought with So This is Trick Riding by Bemie Blum them two cast members of the show 'Bar- Hagen- $10.00 num', Bruce Robertson Smith, who plays America Goes to the Fair - $4.00 Wilton and Michael Harris who is the one Circus Parade edited by Phyllis R. Fenner man band in the show. Smith formerly •$3.00 trouped with RBBB for two years while My Wild Life by Jimmy Chipperfield • Harris was a street performer. $5.00 Other personnel on the show includes Char lie Moyer, band leader; Jesse Moyer, front Encylopedia of Exploitation -10,001 show door; Roger Boyd, Jr., side show manager; selling ideas - $25.00 Buck Smith, mechanic and James 'Dutch' Showmanship in Advertising by Chick Le- Crawford, elephant department. wis -$25.00 Moyer's band has undergone some chan- Profitable Showmanship by Goode and ges before July 4th. On a long jump on a Kaufman -$10.00 day off through Pennsylvania, the truck car- Showmanship in Business by Goode and rying the drums, organ and its attachments Kaufman-$10.00 and the sound system was stolen. The truck (The above 4 books were written for mo- eventually was found in Wilmington, Dela., vie biz but are applicable to all forms of but all the equipment was gone. Since then show biz) the band has been rebuilt. The line-up of Have put together another Candy Pitch musicians included two trumpets, Moyer and Al Gouce, trombonist Mark Geiser, the Box of Odd's and End's of circus, one young son of mechanic Buck Smith, John, and one only - First $25.00 gets it. played drums and magician/announcer Gary JACK BENNETT Holveck on baritone when not busy with Box 975, Pauls Valley, Okla. 73075 (Continued on Page 26) THE GREATEST IN CIRCUS TRADITION P.oNockJr • P.O. Box 968 * Sarasota, Fla 33578

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HOXIE BROS. (Continued) CALLIOPE PLAYER WITH DRUMMER other duties. His baritone solo during the - AVAILABLE - adagio act was especially pleasing. As usual Moyer continues his circus roots as all the music is circusy and appropriate. A nice bit of showmanship was displayed by the band during the ladder balancing act of Miss Buski. What started out to be a joke by the band on Miss Bruski actually turned out to be a showy idea. When the ladder ascent began, the two trumpeters stood directly behind the ring and swayed Phone: 501 298 - 3402 back and forth in time with the music and the act. The appropriate music chosen was The performance in one ring was as follows "Begin the Beguine" and "Rhapsody in in Jersey dates. Blue." The concept added much attention Opening parade; The Bruski's. bicycles; A- to the act and the overall atmosphere. dagio by the Bertloff Duo; Miss Random and One act, working for the first time on Hox- chimps (2); Gary Holveck, illusions; Mike ie Bros, was Gary Holveck. His announcing Rice, single elephant; Intermission with ele- and singing were dynamic and energenic, his phant rides. baritone playing creditable and his choice of Miss Bruski, ladder balance; Mrs. Roger illusions was well done. During the second Boyd, Jr., hair hang; Clowns; Mike Rice and half of the program he did the trunk escape horse, pony and dog; Paula Bertloff, single trick 'Metamorphis'. Holveck invites four trapeze; Miss Random, dogs; Gary Holveck, members of the audience to help him do the illusion 'Metamorphis'; James 'Dutch' Craw- trick. The members help him complete the ford, elephants (5). routine in about 12 minutes, although the actual time of the trick is three seconds or This year's performance was produced by thereabouts. This is another good example Charles Moyer. His choice of acts has made of the showmanship used this year on the the performance as strong and sophisticated show. as this reviewer has seen in many years.