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• • April 7, 1980 Page 2 HAVE FOR SALE CH.MPCAGES Crashing Off the Press Line an Evans Fanfare BEHIND THE BIG TOP Contact: JERRY LIPKO Is Coming 1 - 800 - 824 - 7888 - Ext. A-263 QUIPS ...by KARLJ. BISCHOFF HUBERT CASTLE CIRCUS THERE is a new title going around for show ... by Ralph Henderson people working the FRONT DOOR - it's known The new partnership of Hubert Castle and Tar as TRUST OFFICER. /an Zerbini brought a truly bigger and better Sometimes a WARDROBE MISTRESS feels than ever Shrine Circus to Spokane for nine that she could use half of the hands of the "700 performances in four days (Mar. 13-16). FUSSY TAILORSI" The show staff included: Bob Dunham, person- SINCE the trend is to rebates, it might be bet- nel director; Prof. Toca, band leader; Rick Aid- ter to change the term of HOLDBACK to RE- rich, prop boss and Lucky Larabee, . BATE. Alley concists of Gene Randow, Toby SOME SHOW PEOPLE who never do anything Ballantine, Lee Marx and Bill Vaughn. extra than they get paid for will NEVER GET Following the overture, the show opened with a PAID for any MORE than they do. flashy Spage Age Disco production with special LIKE a good JEWELER -a good CIRCUS will lighting effects, followed by ten Space Angels make customers enjoy the RINGS OF QUALITY on the . A girl-to-lion illusion was used to introduce Tarzan Zerbini's cage act, af- ter which the did a lion careing bit assis- elephants. ted by Tarzan. An aerial number followed with The second half opened with the Zercoffs Com- Miss Stella and Miss Lilia on the pump-over edy Voltige riding, followed by the Flying Vas- ; Miss Maya and Miss Debby on single quez (3). The clowns came on with the washer- trapeze; The Brauns, act and the Berans woman gag, and a display of acts with the on the balancing trapeze; Next came a dog act Diones and Dynamic Berans followed. The Rid- (one of the best and cutest I've seen for a long ing Zerbini Family followed (during the Friday time) Marie France and her Yorkies. evening show the young man that does the horse Jorge Resell and his Unpredictable Car follow- to hoiss somersault fell and landed on the ring ed, after which came three rings of animals - curb). Tarzan filled in for the of the en- Gary Thomas and a small elephant, the Martial gagement, doing a good job of riding and clown- camels and Hamas and a Lipizzan stallion riden ing. by Miss Patty. The next display was an Outer Space Production The clowns returned, then came three rings of featuring Mile. Jacqueline and her single trap- equilibrists • Becky and Maya, Martin Lamberti eze act below a flying saucer. The Outer Space and Les Michels. This was followed by a display theme was carried out with a walk-around of with three head balancing trapeze stars - Senor "Creatures of the Universe" while the net was Juan, Felipe and Venice. Then there were three being set for the Finale, Captain Circus' Rock- rings of jugglers with Ray, Michele and Yolanda, et Cannon number. Sampion and Lamberti. The first half came to a close with a Voo Doo Jungle Fantasy featuring five girls and Garry Thomas with the five circus WANT TO BUY YOUNG FEMALE THE CIRCUS REPORT is published oach week by Don Marcks, 525 Oak St., El Ccrrlto, Calif. • ASIAN ELEPHANT 94530 - Phone: 415-525-3332. Write: RONWHITFIELD SUBSCRIPTION RATE: $15.00 per year. Over- seas via surface malt is $20.00 per year. Marine World Parkway ADVERTISING RATES: (First Come Basis) Min- Redwood City, Calif. 94065 imum ad $5.00; Quarter Page $10.00; Half Page $20.00; Full Page $35.00 Call: 415 591-7676, Ext. 77 The Circus Report Page 3

Another attractive addition in the program was the Hollywood Horses presented by Philip An- thony. This liberty troupe, recently purchased HANNEFORD AT GREENVILLE, S. C. by Philip from Ian Garden, has been booked for .. .by Ron Morris the Monte Carlo Circus tour of Japan. The half No one can say that the 1980 Royal Hanneford closed with an Alice in Wonderland spec, again Shrine Circus produced for the Hejaz Temple on designed by Philip Morris, and featuring a mo- March 7-9 didn't start with a bang. torized hippo, a ditto birthday cake, and Nellie Hanneford as Alice who presented her fantail The spotlight opened on the singing ringmaster, dove fantasy. Ernie McClean who reminded the darkened house of the many past achievements of Amer- The second half kicked off with the Flying Ga- ica leading up to the first moon landing. Co-ring- onas (Arturo, Julio and David, plus Cindy Her- master Philip Morris, then broke in with a Cape riott) with 12 year old David consistently per- Canaveral count-down. forming a two-and-a-half. Mark Anthony's com A rocket hissed upward to a pedestal where wire edy car followed, and then came a real show walker Herbie Weber waited in the blackout. Ex- stopper, a western number with menage horses plosion. The spotlight zeroed in on Herbie, dres- including Mark Karoly, Brad Frank and Gay- sed in silver, simulating the first landing on the lord Maynard. moon in a backward slide for life. A bigger ex- The three ring dressage staged by Maynard in- plosion, then came the house lights and Old cluded a hindleg walk down the complete hip- Glory fluttering everywhere. Then followed the podrome track by Brad Frank, a capreol in the Grand Parade of "space maidens and moon ca- saddle by Mark Karoly, a rocking forehand by dets" extolling America. Maynard, and concluded with a Texas Skip by The Philip Morris designed and choreographed Brad Frank "bringing back the Tom Mix days spec received a warm audience response. Mean- in the Thirties" according to producer Tom- while as the parade continued, Tajana (Struppi my Hanneford. Hanneford) guided her mixed Bengal and Siber- Closing acts were: the four Hanneford elephants ian tigers to their positions. At the close of the worked by Tommy and featuring Mark Karoly spec the cats were already in place and the act who does a backward somersault propelled by commenced without pause. The smooth sophis- elephant power; The Nerveless Nocks, whose tication of the opening number prevailed throu- four sway poles practically touched the auditor- ghout the entire length of the Hanneford pro- ium celing; and a God Bless America finale fea- gram. turing an 18 ft. vinyl globe which inflated dur- Other high lights of the first half included the ing the number and blazed forth with an exag- Castro Bros, working on a 30 ft. high wire with erated outline of America in red, white and out a net, the Estrada (Julio and blue. Antonio), Belinda Maynard and four web girls Key personnel were: Tommy Hanneford, pro- in an aerial number which began with a beauti- ducer; Glenn Parkins, executive director and ful calypso theme. Gaylord Maynard's drunken producer, Dwight Hanson, prop boss with a horse routine was great as always. The Olmeda's crew of five, Meg Hansen, lighting director, bicycle number and the Hanneford Riding Act Mark Anthony and Tina (Tiny Tina) Scotts, with nine people including Mrs. George Hanne- producing clowns, Kenny Heller, concessions, ford (now 93 years old), Cindy and Heidi Her- Philip Morris, costumes and choreography. riott, Gary and Terri Bolstrem. and featuring Mark Karoly. Page 4 April 7. 1980

Dondi, the Elephant Show Dates Apr. 8-12 Merritt Island, Fla. Oram Temple Shrine Circus Apr. 7-12 Kingston, Pa. James H, Drew Exposition Beatty-Cole Circus Apr. 7-12 Lincolnton, NC Apr. 7-8 Lumberton, NC Ringling-Bamum - Blue Unit 9-10 Myrtle Beach, SC to June 1 New York. NY Tony Fossett Family 11-13 Wilmington, NC Apr. 1M3 Syracuse, NY Rin^ing-Barnum- Red Unit Garden-Johnson Circus Apr. 10-13 Charleston, W. Va Gund Western Collection Apr. 7-9 Bismarck, NO to Apr. 20 Fresno, Calif. 10 Jamestown Roberts Bros. Circus Apr. 11 Hawthorne, Fla. Gutis Family - Jungle Parody 11-13 Fargo 12 Lake Butler Apr. 11-13 Syracuse, NY 7-13 Springfield, Mo. Royal Lichtenstein Circus Kaye Hollywood Elephants 9-13 Green Bay, Wise. Apr. 7-8 Flint, Mich. Apr. 10-19 Columbus, Ohio Hubert Castle Circus - 9 Detroit The Kursawes - Bicycle Act Apr. 8-13 Sioux City, Iowa 10 Warren Apr. 7-12 Springfield, Mo. 10-19 Columbus, Ohio 11 Detroit 12 Flint Rick Legg- Clown Circus Vargas Apr. 11-13 New Orleans, La. Apr. 7-10 Thousand Oaks. C Shrine Circus Apr. 9-13 Madison, Wise. Los Latinos - Wire Act Coronas Thrill Circus to Apr. 12 Atlanta, Ga. Apr. 11-13 Macon, Ga. ••••MAGIC--" 0j John MacKay - Clown Dobritch Int'l Circus Amazing Con ktins Apr. 12-13 New Orleans, La. Apr. 12-13 New Orleans. La. Apr. 7 Golud, SO 8 Taylor Tommy Scon's Medicine Show Fiesta de Circo 9 Glen Ullin Apr. 7 Warren, Ark. Apr. 12 Manteca, Calif. 10 Montpelier 8 Camden Garden Bros. Circus 12-24 New Orleans 9Hope Apr. 8-13 St. Paul. Minn. 10 Texarkana, Texas Bervvin & Brewster 11 Paris Hamid-Morton Circus Apr. 7-12 RipU'v, Tumi. 12 Longview Apr. 12-13 Asbury, Park, NJ Blackstone Magic Show 13 Mt. Pleasant Hoxie Bros. Circus Apr. 8-27 Boston, Mass. Mr. Sensation - Aerialist Apr. 7 Merritt Island, Fla. Prf. Miller's Magic Time USA Apr. 7-12Wilke$-3arre, Pa. 8 St. Cloud Apr. 7 Chambersburg, Pa. 9 Orlando Dieter Tasso- Juggler 8 Carlisle Apr. 9-13 Madison. Wise. 10 Grovel and 9 Inwood 11 DeLand If McConnelsburg Harry Thomas- Tigers 12 St. Augustine 12 Columbia Apr. 7-13 Springfield, Mo. 13 Fernandina Beach 13Meyersdate White House in Miniature Hubler Int'l Circus --••OTHER DATES---- Apr. 10-15 Wichita, Kans. Apr. 7-12Willkes-Barre. Pa. 12-13 Steubenville, Ohio Babes In Toytand Angela Wilnow and Her Collies Apr. 11-13 Atlanta. Ga. Apr. 7-13 Albuquerque, N.M. Wm. Kay Circus Apr. 11-13 Syracuse, NY The Bisbini Family The Winn Troupe - High Wire Apr. 11-13 Canton, Ohio Apr. 8-13 St. Paul, Minn. Emmett Kelly, Jr. Circus Apr. 11 Hanover, N.H. Billy Burr's Fun-0-Rama Roman Schmitt's Animals Apr. 7-12 Dover, N.H. Apr. 7-12 Wilkes-Barre, Pa. NICK VANOFF, producer of the defunct Hol- set for the summer with JUNGLE LARRY at lywood Palace Show, got his new variety series Sandusky (OH). A nice set up. Two shows a off the ground, televised Mar. 4th, for the first day and one day a week off. Prior to opening show of its kind to hit the airways in years. It at the Ohio Park they will play Kennywood was an uneven production with some good acts, Park in Pittsburgh. The Sandusky booking was good ideas, and intermittenly successful comedy effected through BETTER BOOKING of Bos- spots. Ice and water segments were spliced with ton. dance and comedy routines and solo star turns. CIRCUS VARGAS raised its 6 pole big top re Some missed the mark, others hit. It seems that cently in California and rumors are growing the the ice skating and water ballet numbers were mammoth tenter will be on rails in 1981.. Look all too brief and not terribly inspired. A shame for a major shake-up in Shrine Circus producers as a lot could be done here in the spacious Gold- in 1981 and the combining of two shows. Sorry, wyn Studios where the show is taped. Hopefully can't give any more at this time.. .GEORGE the series will click if only to give novelty per- HUBLER will again produce a series of Shrine formers a showcase. sponsored events in Maryland in July.. .He will Talked with JIMMY DOUGLASS in early March also replay last year's fall dates.. JOE and ELI- he was up to his neck getting props and clown ZABETH BAUER left Sarafla to resume house- wardrobe ready for the Beatty show. Jimmy keeping in New Jersey. They open at Great Ad- rented four circus wagons, uniforms, and a gor- venture next month.. .ED MIGLEY's father un- illa suit to Great Adventure and will furnish one derwent a successful eye operation in late Feb. more clown for the season. . .LILLIANA will make the Cape Cod Shrine VIOLA MacLEOD, long time staffer with Pol- date for Circus Odyssey, ditto the RODRIGUEZ ack Bros, was brought from Chicago to the Cas- TROUPE.. .LUIS MUNOZ was prop boss for tle produced Flint Shrine date by HENRY BAR- the Hanneford Chicago date where TINA also RETT and Shriners from the Elf Kurafeh Tem- appeared with her upsidedown walk.. .Other ple. She sat next to HUBERT CASTLE and acts included: Moore's Mongrel Revue, Zoppe seemed to enjoy every minute of the show and Arabian Riders, Flying Valentines, Chris James, her visit. The Plunketts, Misses Loni and Barbara, the CLOSEUPS: JON FRIDAY visited the Hanne- Tangiers Arabian Troupe, Jorge Barreda, Pam- ford produced Medinah Temple Shrine Circus ela's Chimps, ringmaster Senor Rai and Lee in Chicago, the Eastern Company of Ice Capa- Maloney, musical director.. JOHNNY JOR- des that same night. Then he visited the Lans- DAN'S Motorcycle Globe of Death preemed ing date produced by HAROLD VOISE. The during the AUT MORI GROTTO Circus. The following week he caught the Hanneford open- act features his 12 year old son, JODY.. .Gla- er in Detroit. He tells me JOHN H. TOWSEN, morous LOU ANN JACOBS added chaser lights author of the book "The Clowns" is not a for- to the side guylines of her rigging, makes a dra- mer clown-juggler-acrobat as the hardcover book matic entrance to great music wearing a full- jacket reveals, but is actively performing now length white minkl.. .ANN HUBLER, forever with a group called Towsen, Yockers and Peter- involved in civic and artistic pursuits, is now hoff. The group played Flint and Dayton as heading up a Children's Theatre in Dayton, call- well as other dates on the Castle route.. .New ed FANTASY EXPRESS. It's "theatre-in-the- producer RON KELROY is busy setting fair round" and is underwritten by Federal Grants dates for this season. ..CHUCK CLANCY is .. .GEORGE HUBLER's Buffalo Shrine Date back in California after an extended trip to the was ahead in grosses from last year, broke re- east where he set the show's fall route. Mean- cords. 75,000 paid admissions. while partner TOMMY BENTLEY has been ov- MARSHA HUNT phoned in that their baby erseeing promotions in Northern California elephant DOLLY is dead. The animal was found where the show opens in May for a three week laying on its side by HARRY HUNT, still alive, run.. .Tommy sez he is still on a weight-loss but barely. Autopsy reports indicate the ele- kick but the whole routine is ^ginning to bore phant died from Leukemia. Marsha is crushed him.. .ARIAS L vis and Golden Retrievers are (Continued on Page 24) Page 6 April?, 1980

Surrender to The Inevitable! BEHIND THE BIG TOP ENGLISH TENTING SEASON STARTS ... by Jack Niblett Is Coming After a mild winter which permitted Gerry Cot- tie and the Hoffman Brothers to put on tented at Christmas, England has a mild spring and by the end of March, all of our tenting cir- Acts appearing at the Hyatt House in Sarasota, cuses wit) be out on the road once again. Des- Fla., fora recent Amandis Agency engagement pite the usual crop of "end of season rumors" were: The Rolling Diamonds, roller skaters, this year's line-up is as complete as ever and Diana, foot juggler, Harry Dubsky, leopards, there are even two new shows to add to the John Dubsky, dogs, Frank & Estreleta, aerial, company. Dieter Tasso, juggler, Pietro Canestrelli family, teeterboard, Morgan Ashton, comedy , First out was Gerry Cottle with a stand at Jer- Dubsky, one finger stand, The Bertinis, bicycles, sey in the Channel Islands; Austen Brothers, the Martha, contortionist, the Roberts Bros. Circus Hoffman Brothers who are fielding two units elephant and Florine Oler, organist. this season; Sir Robert Fossett's, and the Robert Brothers have all taken to the road again with Acts appearing at the Sport Show in Lexington, good traditional programs. Ky (Feb. 29-Mar. 2) booked by Amandis Agency Smaller family circus such as James Bros., and were: Diana, foot juggler, Satani Demon, sword/ Fossett Bros, are due to start out soon. The fire, The Rolling Diamonds, skaters and an air three Chipperfield circuses - Richard Chipper- bag dive by Hollywood stuntman B. J. Davis. field, Jimmy Chipperfield and Sally Chipper- field -are all out again, boasting of plenty of ani- Hassani and second son of the late famous Bri- mal acts, and there is even a fourth Chipperfield- tish clown Coco, and who is using his father's asspciated circus to be seen on our lots this year. make-up as "Coco II", has caused some contro- This one is owned and operated by Tommy Chip- versary by announcing there will be no animals perfield (the late John's son) and Tommy Fossett in its program. a clown/juggler and will be known as Fosserfields By announcing this policy, Circus Hassani has Circus. The polare and black bear act from Rich- managed to get several City Council-owned lots ard's Circus will be seen at Blackpool Tower Cir- which are not leased to circuses with performing Circus this season, a venue for many Chipperfield animals. English circus owners are not quarreling animal acts in recent years. with Hassani's policy, but they are angry over The other new show is Circus Hassani, owned by statements put out by this circus in which they the directors of the Hassani Troupe, Arab acro- denigrate performing animal acts, calling them bats which have been seen in the U.S. with Cir- "degrading", thus sparking off argument, and cus Vargas and other shows. Circus Hassani has ojving much support to the Animal protection in its company, Sasha Coco, brotter-in-law to societies which regularly harass our circuses.

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LADDIE's Unsupported Ladder, and JOHNNY ZOPPE's Rhesus Monkey Revue will be appear- THE NEW DOLLYS, bicycle act, is featured in ing at the Stoneboro, Pa., Fair, Aug. 29 thru the Harrah's Tahoe show "Hotter and Hotter" Sept. 1st. as are the 7 ALEXANDERS, tumbling and HAL HAVILAND will have his dog and pony comedy act. numbers at Enchanted Forest, Old Forge, NY MARJI LANGIN continues to add new school for the summer season starting May 24th. Also dates to her route for either clown, puppet or appearing at the park will be REX NORTON'S magic shows. Or. HANK E. PANKY has been Bears. The booking was handled fay the Tibor guesting on this circuit this past month. Alexander Agency. DAVID DOUGLAS, magician, LORRI LEE, THE NICCOLINI BROTHERS Chimpanzee act singer and DANNY GANNS, impressionist, are is currently touring with the Max Schumann Cir- appearing in the afternoon show "Palace Play- cus in Denmark. They plan to be back in the U. mates Revue" at the Nevada Palace in Las Ve- S.A.in1981. gas. JAMES HALL, of the Kassle Bears, and a daugh- RON SHAVER, of the Ice Capades, does a tri- ter of PETER LUVAS, were married at Kountze, bute to Emmett Kelly called "Send In the Texas, on March 16th. Clowns" and a slide of Emmett Kelly is projec- NOEL and RICH STRELAK have the Main Stage ted on the backdrop. Productions in the Chicago area, where they teach BUSKERS PUPPETEERS were booked for a Clown Classes and arrange for clown shows. third annual visit at the Medieval Fair at the PHILIP ANTHONY and his Hollywood Liberty Ringling Museum (Mar. 15-16} where the 425 Horses are enroute to Japan where they will be performers played to 25,000 visitors. appearing with the Ringling-Bamum Monte Car- BILL BIRCHFIELD, former press agent for Big lo Circus unit. John Strong Circus, was recently signed as road manager for Mimes Shields & Yamell and for DEON and BEVERLY HOGAN AUMAIR, cir- magician David Copperfield. Bill's traveling is in cus clowns, will leave soon for an extended en- addition to his work as lighting director for John gagement in the Orient. They are currently in Ascuagis' Nugget in Sparks, Nevada. California at: 22725 Woodlake Road, El Toro, Calif. 92630. SUSAN SHERYLL's Royal Afghans; DAVIDE fa

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May 3-4 - Austin, Texas (Circus) Mar 12 - San Antonio, Texas (Convention) May 6-10 - Greenville, Miss. (Mall) Mar. 16-23 - Dallas, Texas (Sport May 22-25 - Wilmington, Dela. (Circus) Show) June 18-21 - Du Bois, Pa. (Mall) April 1 - Hickory, N.C. (Convention) June 30-|uly 5 - Charlotte, N. C. April 2 - Virginia Beach, Va. (700 (P.T.L. TV Show) Club - TV Show) July 14-30- Baltimore, Md. (Circus) April 8-12 - Merritt Island, Fla (Mall) April 26 - Harlinger, Texas (Magic Show) Aug. 2 - Chicago, III. (Club Date) April 27 - Weslaco, Texas Aug. 12-16- Jackson, Miss. (Mall) April 28 - Brownsville, Texas " Aug. 26-31 - Lake Grove, Long Island, April 29-30 - McAllen, Texas " N. Y. (Mall) Page 10 April 7, 1980 'Best Of Vegas' NEW IMPORT CENTER Specialty acts nominated for the "Best of Ve- The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture's new animal im- gas" awards include: port center at Newburgh, N.Y. was dedicated on The Argentinian Gauchos, Berosini Chimps, the March 2 1st. Fercos, magic/animals, the Marquis Chimps, Sie- The facility will be used for receiving livestock, gfried & Roy, illusionists, Pete Barbutti, lounge poultry, exotic birds and zoo animals from over- performer, Wayland Flowers & Madame, puppet, seas for health tests, examinations and quarantine Jackie Gayle, Irish Show Band, Rip Taylor, com- procedures to make sure they are free of conta- edy, plus show production or revue principals - gious foreign diseases. Barbara Beverly, Trisha Lee, Heather Victorson, James 0. Lee, acting administrator of the USOA Marlene Vincente, Car) Wallace, Alan Clancy, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, says Maureen Owen, Heidi Page, David Shepard, Lin- the facility replaces the 77 year old import cen- da Spinks; county-western star of the year, Roy ter at Clifton, NJ. Clark, Willie Nelson, Ray Price, Rogers and Mel Till.s. Lee said the import center provides isolation barns, areas for examination, dipping and disin- Voting was by people in the entertainment in- fection as well as environmentally safe waste dis- dustry and the show was scheduled to have been posal systems. filmed for TV last week, but will be shown at a later date.

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Acts appearing with the recent appearances of GEORGE "Slim" LEWIS has been giving lectures the Emmett Kelly, Jr. Circus include: and a slide show for zoos and animal parks. The Mar. 2 • Grand Junction, Colo. - The Turnos, topic is "The Elephant in the American Circus ; Bill Rivers, chimp; Oino Martinez, and Zoo." hand balance; Bill Rivers and Silver Mist the LEON PINTER, organist and magician is tour- horse; Wini McKay, trapeze; Tony's Trio, rola ing with the Harry Beck Jr. Circorama Show. bola; Guy Sherrill, with "Frosty" the brahama bull; Chester Cable, foot juggler; Princess Omar, BARRIE SLOAN, stilt walker, has completed a one finger stand/balance; Les Martinez, motor- successful tour with Circus Knie in Switzerland cycle on wire, plus Nancy Kelly, ringmistress; and is returning to Great Adventure Park in New Chester Cable, prop boss and Will Smith, band. Jersey for Joe Bauer. Mar. 8 - Yucca Valley, Calif. - The Turnos, TRUDY LUVAS and her Poodle Revue were a trampoline; Billy the camel and Frank Matejha; part of the Shrine Circus in New Orleans, for Emmett and Want More; Dino Martinez, hand April 4-6. balance; Miss Heidi and her dogs; Emmett and TOM HENRiCKSwasin Decatur, III., with the the Hankie; Wini McKay, trapeze; Intermission; ALBERT RIX bear act on March 29-30. He also Chester Cable, foot juggler; Emmett and magic; reports the Zenobia Shrine Circus at Toledo was Tony's Trio, rola bola; Miss Heidi and Ten Gun, held on April 1-4. the horse; Princess Omar, one finger stand/bal- ance; Emmett standing on hands; Les Martinos, DOUG KENNING had his magic show at the Pan motorcycle on wire; plus Nancy Kelly, ringmis- tages Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., on March 17- tress; Chester Cable, prop boss and Virginia Ue 23rd. Fenton, music. Page 14 April?, 1980 BETTY WENDANY'5 THE 1980 CENTRAL FLORIDA FAIR ...by Len Humphries FUNS-A-POPPIN The 1980 Central Florida Fair celebrated its new PACKAGE SHOWS TO FIT YOUR NEEDS location, as well as a popular new attraction dur- Box 391. Sunljnd, C«hf. - 91040 ing its Feb. 26-Mar. 8 run in Orlando. 213-352-4277 213-352-2454 The biggest success of the fair was credited to ness manager/general agent; Victoria Hanneford, the feature under the big top, the Hanneford Fa- legal adjuster; Ms. Irene Bell, public relations; mily Circus, owned and produced by George Han Buzzy Cuttin, concession manager; Ben De Way- neford. ne, elephant ride; Diane Hanneford, supt. of The program featured: The Bounding Kays, on elephants and ring stock, assisted by Bud Oillner trampoline; George Hanneford, liberty ponies; Bob (Cowboy) Meyer, prop boss and rigging; Princess Morning Star, upside down walk; Galla Walter Patterson, bit top boss and maintainance Shawn, head balance trapeze; Sally Ashton, web by Radar. and trapeze; Catherine and Diana, canine revue; Visitors to the circus included: Directors of Dis- Mr. Bell, hand balancing; Ramon Espana, rola ney World, and directors of Circus World; plus bola; Hanneford's Exotic Animal Revue; Doug officials from Beatty-Cole and Hoxie Bros., as Ashton, musical comedy; Ramon Espano, com- well as Whitey Black, Pete and Dorm Cristiani, edy golliwog; Walt and Wendy Patterson, teeter- the Stevenson Family, Houdi Ashton, and his board/hand vaulting; Hanneford Family Bare- family, Joe McMahon and family. Ron and San- back Riding Act featuring George Hanneford III dy Severini, Tommy Baker, Fred Logan and fa- and the Hanneford elephants presented by Geo- mily, James E. Strates, Ben Burnstein. Stanley rge Hanneford. Doug Ashton was the producing Gill, Dave Merrifield, the Broward County Fair clown. Committee, Jackie Gleason and Bun Reynolds. The show's staff consisted of: Len Humphries, While at the Fair, George Hanneford was on lo- front office and personnel manager; Col. E. T. cation at the Burr Reynolds ranch with his ele- Bale, equestrian director; Tex and Marcie May- phants for the filming of the upcoming motion nard, musical co-ordinators; Jerry Swartz. busi- picture "Smokey and the Bandit, Parti" WASHINGTON TUBBS II

ClRCUS PULLtO? MOT ONC* nw> a. CAME.!. BUT we R.OOM. The Circus Report Page 15 WORLD'S ONLY HI-DIVING AQUA MULES, OSTRICH DOUG HENNING, illusionist, was a guest on the RACES, CLOWN ACTS, Mike Douglas TV Show which was aired the af- MOVIELAND ANIMALS, ternoon of March 30th. WILD WEST ACTS SHELAGH YELDING, a former circus aerialist. JONNY RIVERS now works as a Savings Counselor for the Coast P. 0. Box 286 Mclntosh, Fla. 32664 Federal Savings in Sarasota. Phone: 904 - 591 - 2076 or 591 -1053 THE ROLLING DIAMONDS, skating act and DIANA, foot juggler will be with the April 10-14 JOHN McPEAK, juggler, is one of the stars ap- Shrine Circus at Manchester, Maine. pearing in the show "Burlesque 80" at the Ne- THE SUPER LOCOS, knock-about act, is featur- vada Palace in Las Vegas. Also appearing in the ed with the "Hotter and Hotter" Show at Har- show are VINCENT, singer and APRIL MAIT- rah's Tahoe Club in Neveda. LAND, exotic. BOB and LOU FLOWERS STODDARD each KATHERINE ROSS has been signed to star in have two paintings in the Annual Invitational the CBSrTV movie "Rodeo Girl" which is about the all-girl rodeo circuit. Art Exhibition sponsored by the Oak Cliff So- ciety of Fine Arts in Dallas, Texas. The exhibit MELL HALL visited friends with the Carden- runs thru April 19th, Lou's portraits of Emmett Johnson Circus when that show played Lake Kelly and Jo Jo Jingles are featured. Charles, La. on March 18th. DAVID COPPERFIELD, illusionist, was featur- JAMES "Jimbow" DECKER clowned at the ed on the Mike Douglas TV Show aired the af- "Circus On Parade" celebration at the First Bap- ternoon of April 2nd. tist Church of Dallas on March 14th. GEORGE HUBLER had trouble getting into the SIEGFRID & ROY, illusionists, introduced their building where his show was underway at Pough- white tiger cub "White Gold" on a recent show keepsie, NY. The security guard didn't recognize in Las Vegas. The young animal was bom on Dec; him and he had to recite the flashlight "Pitch" 23rd. before he was allowed to pass through the gate. By Crane

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by Mario Zacchini. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle attended the Olympic Inter- SHOW FOLKS AT TRAILER PARK national Circus produced by Eddie Zacchini at the State Fair. Their daughter, Tonya, who rides ... by "Circus Joe" Valenciano show horses, recently visited Ringling-Barnum's This reporter has some good friends nearby, Circus World Park. Tony and Elaine Lyle, who own a trailer park The Lyles own a large motorhome and last fall here in Tampa. took a six week vacation tour of the mid-west, A number of show people stayed there during ending up in Las Vegas where they saw Circus the winter, including: David Raymond and his Vargas before heading back to Florida. family. The Diaz Family, the Billy Gunga Fa- mily, Jimmy and Judy Devine, Doug and Jean* nie Hacked. The Glenwood Mobile Home Park is located on The Shrine Club in Detroit, Mich., has announ- U. S. 41 South, between Tampa and Gibsonton. ced that they have signed the Royal Hanneford Located directly behind the park, across a side Circus for a repeat engagement in 1981. They street is a big winter quarters type fenced in lot, call this year's show "the best they have ever where a lot of show people stay, this is owned seen." CLOWN FOR Sian Laurel, h/kifeface. **

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re?ut*t Urines Citl/, FL When, as an artiste, one succeeds in winning the "SILVER CLOWN" title AVAILABLE at the annual Circus Festival in Monaco OPEN SEASON 1981 whose protector is Prince Rainier, one can maintain at the same time that this year at least there was only one act the The Great Niccolini Brothers judges found better. In December 1975 World Famous Chimpanzee Act. the Nicolrni Brothers represented Circui Record Contracts in Europe: Benneweis at this grand Gala Festival 1975 - Touring with Circus Ben which every year attracts virtually neweis, Denmark. everything there is in the way of top 1976 - Circus Benneweis Build- circus acts in the western world. ing, Copenhagen, Denmark. Nicolini's chimpanzees - well let us include the brothers as well - combine 1977 - Night Club, Scala Barce- everything that is crazy, uproariously lona and Night Club Es Foguero, funny, mad and charming - necessary Palma de Mallorca, Spain. ingredients if you are to go down in 1978 - Night Club Le Jardin circus history. And that's exactly what des Champs Elisees, Paris the entire troupe did a few months ago 1979 - Circus Season with Geb- - together with a SILVER CLOWN. ruders Knie in Switzerland General Office: 1980 - Max Schumann Circus Calle Leyva 54-58. Ent. 2 touring Denmark. Barcelona 14, Spain Page 18 April?, 1980 On The Cover Destined to Outdazzle The Circus! BEHIND THE BIG TOP This week's cover picture, another painting by Robert 8. Johnson, is titled "The Bandwagon" Is Coming and shows a highly carved circus wagon with the side show band on top in a traditional cir- cus parade. The wagon is drawn by a team of eight matched horses with special harness. FIESTA DECIRCO Unfortunately, this painting seems to have fad- ed, possibly because of its use of water colors. The show and operating staff for the Big John The colors here are predominently green, with Strong & Son's all new "Fiesta de Circo" tent the wagon featuring gold scroll and carvings. show includes: Advance Crew: Robert (Red) Johnson in charge of all advance marketing directors - Toby and Laurie Twist, Jay Evans, Mike Weinberger, Bob FOR SALE Kammer. Charles Kammer, Bettye Hutton, Dee WIZ FLASH Hughes, Virginia Hale, Ray Solann, with Al Buchanan handling the mid-west area. EFFECT: Photo Flash Cube (Magic Cube Type) is tossed or haned out to The staff on the tent show includes: Big John a member of the audience. Performer's Strong, owner/general agent; Ed Russell, gen- hands are shown to be completely em- eral manager; Enoch Brafford, supt.; James pty. Cube is returned to the performer Wallentin, concessions; Don McLennon, supt. and with no false moves the cube is of animals, assisted by Bill Schreiber and Ron caused to flash at the will of the perfor- Pace; Ron Perry, pit show; Chris Kennington mer. and Pam Perry, office; Paul Woolen, electrician There is nothing to add or palm off. Carlos Rivera, inside stand; Chris Kennington, novelties; Rose Douglas and Phil Kavanaugh, You can shoot all four sides of the ma- daily press; "Doc" Harold de Valcount, seats, Hice cube as desired. and assisted by Tom Caravello. This bare hand miracle works anywhere (A list of the show performers will appear in an anytime. Close-up or on stage. early issue). By itself "Wiz Flash" is spectacular and a puzzling attention grabber. WHAT YOU RECEIVE: A supply of Good Canuasmnn the "somethings" that make it work. WHO CAN DRIVE-Put up 100 x 30 ft. These can be used over and over for hun- top and 3 or 4 small grind shows - Good dreds of performances. Salary - Keep you all year round, this Included is a manuscript of twelve ,ould be a home for you - Good living stunts, gags and magic effects using "Wiz conditions winter and summer. Flash". Featured is a routine where you BOBBY REYNOLDS use the cube as a mini-microwave oven and bake a cake in spectator's pocket. 805 - 524 - 3403 1421 Goodenough Rd. Fillmore, Calif. Presented on the Cabaret Show at recent Hollywood Cavalcade of Magic. The act re- ceived a standing ovation. Sent complete via First Class Mail Joseph C. Reisinger -$4.00- ATTORNEY AT LAW FRANK HERMAN Entertainment Law - Civil Trials - Immigration 185-8th Street, West For Free Consultation or Appointment Bandon, Oregon -97411 Call: 415-472-1050 BIG JOHN A. STRONG EBON •JO SENOR JUAN QPEZ MtXJCOS COWBOY STAR ! IN PERSON

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BIG JOHN says: "I have 5 shows to do this coming year for Gene and Sandy Holloway." Opening: June 1st • in California with Kim Oixon Opening: Aug. 1st • in St. Louis with "Clowncapades" Opening: Oct. 20th - in Salt Lake City with the Max Hapner Show

We can still use some High Class Acts. Please send color photos. Acts that have worked for Bill and Ian Garden, Jimmy Cole, Jim Nordmark, Stu Miller and Earl Tegge given preference. Neil Armstrong, organist, can use a drummer P. S. Mario, if you are not with Floyd call me. Pat and Gwen, John Dubsky and Willy Waltens - why haven't you answered my letters? Call me in my office Mornings at: 714 - 797 - 0232 Page 20 April 1, 1980 FOR SALE ALUMINUM TENT POLES - AM Sizes See: G& G Metals MAGK LIMITED llOTD E (ONES - *OM »1H Av( CM.AND. (A Venice, Florida Phone:813-488-3048 ...by LLOYD E.JONES Are all magic books expensive? No, many paper back ones can be found in stores anywhere, but the best ones are in magic shops. The card expert* can choose from virtually hundreds, while other specialty fields like the cups and balls, linking GEORGE AL ARMSTRONG, known as Dmy-A ringi, mental magic, etc., have a lesser but none- -Ling the Clown, died of a heart attack in his theless wide selection to choose from. home in Dallas, Texas, on March 22nd. He was Two fine low-priced books on magical perform- a member of the Mid-Cities Clown Alley No. 85 ers are: "Famous Magicians of the World" and and served as Sargeant-at-Arms in 1979, and "Great Magic Shows." Written by a world tra- was elected recently as a Trustee of that organ- veler, they describe the shows as they would be ization. seen by a person seated in the audience, and are He won first place in the White Face Clown com- loaded with pictures (each 40 pages, 8^x11). petition at the Clown Day festivities at the 1979 Priced at only $3.00 old timers can relive the big State Fair of Texas. shows they may have seen, such as Carter, Dante. MARCO WOLFE (87) died recently in Beverly Houdini, Sorcar, Kalanag, Virgil, etc., while the Hills, Calif. He and his late sister Fanchon were youngsters can get an idea of what a big show in founders with the late M. D. "Doc" Howe of the the golden era of magic was all about. famed Fanchon and Marco Stage Shows, Inc. a They are bargains at $3.00 each, with postage at circuit of the 1930's. They and their general 59c each. manager "Doc" Howe once had over 100 separ- ate stage show units touring nationally all year round. Each show featured a star of the screen Cockatoo Specials or radio and utilized the Fanchon and Marco lines of chorus girls, plus many circus acts.They BEAUTIFUL EXOTIC BIRDS also had a large fair unit that booked acts into the nation's top fairs, which had been original- for Training and Show ly established by "Doc" Howe, their partner. (His son is Eddie Howe, former circus press Lesser Sulphur Crested ... $ 450 ea agent). In 1939, they leased the Hagenbeck-Wal- Med. Greater Sulphur Crested . . lace Circus train and equipment and toured the 585 ea "Great American Circus" that year. Marco's daughter, who lives in Beverly Hills, survives. White Umbrella Crested ... 550 ea Citron (Orange) Crested . . . 550 ea WILLIAMS Large Moluccan Salmon Crested 650 ea BROS. Large Blue-Eyed Greater Sulphur Crested 1,250 ea CIRCUS WE NEED FOR 480 SEASON - Two BRONSON BIRDS Clowns, Booking Agent, Working Men - 70 Nagle Street Show Opens Mat 10th. New York, NY - 10040 WILLIAMS BROS. CIRCUS 2635 Norton Road Phone: 212 - 942 • 1150 Kent, Ohio-44240 CURRENTLY TOURING SOUTH AMERICA

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BIG ILLUSIONS CHORUS OF DANCERS PRODUCTION NUMBERS 2 Hours For The Family FEATURING unmsHinc o new nuiomoBiiE CALL: PHILLIP MORRIS' (704) 338 0004 Page 22 April 7, 1980 MUST SELL REMEMBER ,... by William Wotsch The Al Sirat Grotto Circus was held in Feb. of 1940 at the Cleveland, Ohio, Arena. The ring- master was Fred Bradna, who wore a black top hat, red blazer and with that whistle hanging from around his neck. On the west end of the floor, just off center, the Wallendas had their high wire rigging set up. The wire was across the floor, with the main wire tied in to an iron beam in the front part of our lobby. The other side was tied in to an iron beam in the back lobby, not far from where we had the elephants. There were four Wallendas, Karl, Helen, Her- man and Joe Geiger. Joe did the part of a stag- "SIR BINGO the PAINTED WONDER" gering guy in an evening suit and top hat. I re- call talking to him and the rest of the troupe on Strictly Center Ring Material • New Props many occasions. DAVE KNODERER Also appearing in the show was the Hanneford Riding act with the famous Poodles Hanneford. Box 271 Orange, Fla. 32763 Their horses were kept in the north-east tunnel, not far from where Terrell Jacobs had his lions. The Pallenberg bears were kept in a room in the south-east tunnel. - ^ ^ ^ ^ wanted CIRCUS ACTS TO PERFORM IN NIGHTCLUB KNOWN AS "BALLINGER'S"

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Please Write or Wire Sending Full Details and Pictures to BALLINGER'S NIGHTCLUB 614 Coronation Blvd. Cambridge, Ontario N1R 3E8 Phone: 519 - 622 • 0002 c/o STEVE BALLINGER Page 24 April 7, 1980 BILLY BARTON (Continued) by the tragedy, said they never dreamed any- Available 1980 thing was even wrong with Dolly. Marsha and PEPI THE CLOWN her husband are now operating a highly individ- ual and profitable concession, which keeps Clean, Neat, White-face Clown for Circus, them busy but which she prefers not to publi- Fairs and Shopping Centers - Many years cize. of Experience. Star-studded program for the Youngstown Aut Contact: BILL SLATER Mori Circus, week of March 18 thru 23, featur- 1219 Ashland Ave. Louisville, Ky. ed: Harry Thomas, tigers, the Bertinis, Hanging Phone:502-368-4667 perch, Fay Alexander, comedy car, Trudy's Dal- matians, Lou Ann Jacobs, aerialist, James Zop- Or: Howard Schultz Agency pe Riders, Ron and Joy Holiday, Tino Wallenda, 2525 W. Peterson Ave. Chicago, III. Erma's Chimps, the Flying Lanes, Johnny Her- riott (horse), the Garza Brothers, living statues, .. .Grand Rapids was extended to ten days this Roman Schmitt's elephants, Johnny Jordan and year, grossed more than $90,000, played to son. Globe of Death, Ringmaster was Austin 13,000 more patrons than during any of the Miles, musical director Book Boom Browning. previous 49 years.. .The Flint Shrine date mov- ODDS and ENDS: The Grand Rapids Saladin ed to the new I.M.A. Sports Arena. It is an out- Shrine Circus got a second cage act with AL- lying area and seats an additional 1,000 people. BERT and JEANETTE RIX and their Polar The old I.M.A. Auditorium sits abandoned. Bears. They worked in Tarzan's new mesh cable The show did the greatest business ever, with arena which rises from the center ring curb. Al- turnaways and sold out houses being the norm. son on the date was CHRIS BRUNO's Break- .. Color scheme for the new Castle show is away sway pole.. JACKIE ZERBINI had de- white and blue.. .Center ring has fancy logo buted her new "flying saucer". It enters the and chaser lights.. .I'm told that nearly eighty arena under its own power and is then hoisted grand was invested in show wardrobe.. JAN- 60 feet. Naturally Jackie performs her daring ET BALLANTINE is the wardrobe mistress.. half-twisting bare-foot heel catches while the Aerial acts, other than Jackie, are: Flying Vas- saucer revolves, supported by one electric hoist quez, and the cannon, are suspended from three 40 foot crane bars. The riggings have rubber wheels attached so they can be wheeled into April Showers Book Sale semi trailers.. .Unique is that web girls are hois- ted aloft simultaneously (the webs attached to National Vaudeville Artists Year Book of electric winches).. .TARZAN's and JACKIE'S 1928 - Some Clips, Some PasteOins, Six daughters SYLVIA and PATRICIA are featured Page Ringling ad, Catalog Size $50 in the web number with their newly devised Gentlemen Be Seated (Minstrels)... $10 double-web, performed similar to a hanging perch.. .All pitches on the Castle show are Gambling in America (Edited by Herbert made only at intermission.. .The show is fast- Marx)-(Discard) $ 5 paced with minimal announcements. CLEM The Two - Wallace $7.50 TOCA created an entire score for the show - Freaks- Fiedler $7.50 most of it (if not all) original music. Dangerous to Man, Caras (Wild Animals I am indebted to JON FRIDAY for the above Reputed Dangers) $8.00 information. There is more in his lengthy letter Noell's Gorilla Show (paper back) .$10.00 Unfortunately, a deadline approaches and I haven't time to sift it all. Will add the rest in a 20 Magazines with circus stories in them future column. - Old and New $20.00 SEE YOU down the road, luvs. Candy Pitch Grab Bag of Circusiana • Has Photos, Tickets, Books, Lithos and Pro- grams - Take A Chance $25.00 JACK BENNETT Box 975 Pauls Valley, Okla. 73075 NEED AT ONCE

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A Twisting, , Thrilling Textl BEHIND THE BIG TOP . - . by Mike Naughton Is Coming The Gutis Family will be spot-dating with their JungJeland Parody on Wm. Kay's Circus, the Ed pe, the Rix Family, Sir Victor Julian's Pets pre- Migley Circus and the Maine Shrine dates. sented by Leo Coffey and Prof. Hardy worked Poughkeepsie for George Hubler, where Jessie Tom Sink, clowning on Ron Bacon's spring tour Griffiths provided the music. Harry Mills had of Ohio. Maddy Sink has the concession dept., the concession and novelty stand. and magician Joe Smiley (Bobby Kaye's broth- er) is also with the show. The busy lady on the keyboard, Jessie Griffiths worked the Boston Sports Show, Hubler's New Clown Mike Naughton and aerialist Oe Lisa Jor- York date, Youngrtown, Ohio, then headed for dan were guests on an hour radio show in Albany Amarillo, Texas. (NY) to promote the 27th annual Cyprus Shrine Circus which was produced by Bill Kay. The cir- Tino Zoppeset a new world's record by walking cus enjoyed sell outs on March 8-9. backwards up the inclined wire without a pole. His wife, Olinka, also set a world's record by John and Jody Jordan open June 1st in Circus successfully walking upside down using 30 loops Circus with their motorcycles inside the globe, Both feats were taped for the Buiness Games in a real thriller. Jody, only 12 years old, is suc- Hollywood. Tino also did a "sky cross" over 100 cessfully performing complete revolutions inside feet high between two buildings in Houston. the globe after a few weeks of hard work. Agent Tibor Alexander was busy chatting with The Flying Lanes worked Albany, NY, for Bill performers during the Albany Shrine date. Louis Kay, Montreal for Ian Garden and Youngctown Stem, former owner of Polack Bros. Circus, also for George Hubler. visited the show. Lottie Brunn, The Gutis, Tino and Olinka Zop- Al and Joyce Vidbel, Mike Naughton, Joe Sher- man, John MacKay, The Bubskys, Hugo Zacchi- ni and Tony Fossett will be among the line-up for Bill Kay's Syracuse date. WANTED Tajana, in a super hero costume, won tremen- PROFESSIONAL PROMOTERS dous ovations from youngsters attending the circus at White Plains, NY. Senor Rai, "the Million Dollar Ringmaster" cur- Work in Midwest rently is in his fifth year with the Royal Hanne- ford Circus. for Tiny Phillips was visiting circuses alt over the east coast, from upstate New York to West Virginia. Non-Profit Organizations Pat Bissonette worked school shows in the mid west, with Mary working the front with novel- Excellent Commissions ties and concessions. She even has time to get in a game of Bingo. No Dead Time

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HELEN WILSON - Show Organist (own Equipment) 704 - 786 - 4563 BEATTY-COLE CIRCUS ...by J. H. (Jim) Banks This writer visited the Beatty-Cole Circus on its opening day at DeLand, Ma., on March 15th. tt was a sad start when it was learned that Edna Antes suffered a broken teg in a fall, even so she The Verdus, Antonia and Julio, Dino and Anita, had the red carpet out for Mary-Jo Couls and the Flores Duo, Cernon's Chimps, Bonnie Bale, this writer. Irma Cristal, Senor Valdez, the Alvarez Troupe, Many new faces and a beautiful new ticket wa- Johnny Welde, Fred Logan and Jimmy James, gon are on the show. I have never seen this cir- the ringmaster. cus look better and each department is very I visited with my friend Buckles, clown and his strong. They have an eight piece band, with its friends in the alley. They have nice and lively director being Russell Oarr. numbers. The talent line-up includes: Dave Hoover, Ma- Many folks from the Hoxie Bros. Circus were on rie Christine. Rita and Elba, The Great Vashek, the lot to visit friends and see the performance.