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THE CIRCUS REPORT It published each week by Don Marcks. 525 Oak St., El Cer rtto. Ca. 94530-3699 • Phone: (415) 525 3332 RICK JONES Subscription rates: $20.00 a year. Rates for SHOW DRUMMER Canada, Mexico and all overseas countries via surface mall Is $25.00 a year. 213-660-1776 for Messages Advertising rates: (per Issue) Minimum Ad Reid Bros. Circus - April and May $5.00; Quarter Page $15.00; Half P*ge$25; Full Page $40.OO (20% discount If the same Europorama - June and July ad runs two,or more times • no discount for the $5.oo ad). AVAILABLE MID JULY comedy car; Young elephants, Miss Bunny, Detroit Show Mr. Tony, Miss Marie; Mike, Little John and Carl, masters of balance; Marie France, dogs; by CLARENCE HASTINGS Vivian's Football Dogs; Burger's dogs; Bal- Forty members of the Robert S. Nelson ancing display with Les Michell and Dos En- Tent No. 21 CFA, of Detroit, Mich., atten- riques; Miss Jacqueline, trapeze artist; Los ded the 74th annual Moslem Temple Shrine Gauchos; Intermission. Circus, produced by Tarzan Zerbini, which The Plunketts, trampoline; The Los Ibar- ran from Mar. 19th thru Apr. 4th. ras, flying act; Clowns; Uncle Frank's Pork Every performance has been packed to ca- Chop Revue; Marshall's camels and llamas; pacity and it was a very good show. Musical Jurgins sword balance; Dionnes, perch act; director was Clement Toca and the ringmas- Low wire act; Christopher James, wire act; ter was Ernie McLain. Elephants; The Fearless Bauers and the The program opened with the National An- Nerveless Nocks, sway pole artists; Aux Re- them and was followed by a double slide for voir, entire cast. life by Miss Roverta and Miss Michelle. Then came the circus overture with Captain Circus and the Space Cannon. Twin aerial motorcycle acts featured Les Astros and The Meteors; Tarzan Zerbini, PEOPLE lions and tigers; Clowns; Johnny Luxem's DANISE WILSON, BERNIE SPENCER Wheel of Destiny; Mike and John in a wire and KATHY HURB, clowns with the Ring- walk; Los Commancheros, Los Navahos, Los ling-Barnum Circus were photographed by Cherokees; Scott's Unrideable Mule; Lenz a UPI photographer, and were pictured in Chimpanzees; Burger's Chimpanzees; Jorges papers throughout the country. Page 4 April 19. 1982

Hoxie Bros. Circus •-- OTHER DATES--- Show Dates Apr 12 Griffin, Ga. 13 Carroll ton CHS Convention Beatty-Cole Circus 14 Centre, Ala. Apr 22-25 Washington,DC Apr. 4 Deland, Fla. 15 Gunthersville Disney on Ice 5-6 Gainesville 1 6 Jasper, Tenn. 7-9 Albany, Ga. Apr 20-25 St Petersbrug 17 Trenton, Ga. Fla 10-11 Columbus 18 Ft Ogelthorpe 12-1 3 Athens 19 Cleveland. Tenn. James H. Drew Exposition H-15Greenville,SC Apr 20-25 Greensboro, NC M /\lll(*llAthen4s 16-18Spartanburg 21 Dayton Scott's Medicine Show 19-20 Hickory, NC 22 Crossville Apr 19 Laredo, Texas 21-22 Burlington 23 McMinnville 20 Kerrville 23-24 Danville, Va. 24 Murfreesburg 21 San Angel o 25-26 Lynchburg 25 Gallatin 22 Sweetwater Larry Carden Circus 23 Lamesa Me Gary's Shrine Circus Apr 23-25 Duluth, Minn 24 Colorado City Apr 23-24 Augusta, Me. oc 0 dess3 Circus Vargas Olympic Int'i Circus Great Wallendas Apr19-20lndio, Calif. Apr 22-25 Terre Haute.lnd 21-22 Victorville Apr 22-25 Terre Haute. 23-26 Huntington Pk PBA Circus Ind. Apr 16 Brooksville, Fla ---MAGIC Coronas Circus 17 Newport Ritchie Apr 23 Little Rock, Ark 18 Lakeland Fechter's Frolic Ford Bros. Circus 19Sebring Apr 22-24 Canton, NY Apr 12 Conrad, Texas Ringling-Barnum - Blue Pf.Miller-Magic Time USA 13 Houston to May 31 New York.NY Apr24Langhorne, Pa. 14 League City 25 Doylestown II AMI Ringling-Barnum Red 16 Stratford Apr 21-22 Huntington, i17Whartof am n W. Va. 19 Houston Roberts Bros. Circus 20 Luling Apr 19Sebring, Fla. M n*dLJGUeC CitIjilyv Great American Circus 7LL7 rAld'-liuAlarhua Apr 21 Park Coast, Fla. 23 Nashville, Ga. 22 St Augustine • 24 Sylvester' 23 Folkston, Ga. 24 St Marys Sarasota Sailor Circus Apr14-17Sarasota, Fla. Hamid-Morton Circus Apr 20-25 Morristown,NJ Swan Bros. Circus Apr 23-25 Rancho Hamid-Morton Circus Cordova, Calif. Apr 20-25 Norristown.NJ Zerbini/Castle Circus Holiday Hippodrome to May 2 Indianapolis, Apr3Parkersburg.W.Va. Uid. - The Circus Report Page 5 This was the first opportunity I have had Speaking of.. to attend a Tommy Hanneford production by JIM PARKER and he is quite a producer. All show equip- ment was in excellent shape, including the The 1982 Egypt Temple's 17th Annual spec float and aerial production float Uni- Shrine Circus produced by the Hanneford que was the combination of illusion for Circus, Inc., of Sarasota, Fla., was held at Snow White and incorporating John Har- the Ba, front Center in St. Petersburg on riott's dressage act into that fairy tale pro- Mar. 25-26 and at the Curtis Hixon Hall in duction. Unfortunately, during the second Tampa on Mar. 27-28. show on Mar. 27th, Johnny's horse slipped Executive producer Tommy Hanneford and pinned him under so he suffered a bad brought in a strong show with some of the fall; however, like a true trouper, Johnny greatest names in circusdom. His staff in- went on but he was sore the next day. For- cludes Glenn Parkins, executive director; tunately for both he and the horse, it was Kay Parker, musical director; Philip Mor- not as serious as it could have been. The ris, ringmaster;Tony Curbelo, vocalist; Da- aerial production was done in a winter scene vis Jones, lighting; Dwight Hansen, supt; complete with sleigh bringing in the aerial Ray Orzak, c ttume designer; Wally Jones, star (Donna Armstrong) and was costumed producing clown; Keith KJIIinger, musical nicely with snow like effects (bubble ma- arrangements and Philip Morris, spec design chines). er and director. Tony Curbelo was the vocalist and although Line up of acts for Tampa included: Circus he has a terrific voice, in my opinion, he Overture by Kay Parker; Opening spec "Ev- sang forever - on and on. Within the first six erything Is A Circus";Ada Smi eye's Bengal acts during the Saturday morning show, he tigers and African lions; Princess Morning sang six times. Spec, Opening and Finale are Star (Dianne Hanneford), aerial excellence; enough for anyone, plus an aerial production Norbu, the Almost Human Gorilla; Display The single professional clown on the show of dog acts presented by George, Mary Ruth was Danny Chapman who did his usual out- Harriot and Weiner Harriott; Barbara Wood- standing come-in gags. It was obvious that a cock's new leopard act; Aerial production show of this size and class should have a featuring Donna Armstrong with four web clown alley, thus avoiding all those conces- girls; The George Hanneford Riding Act; sion pitches Philip Morris made to cover the Anna May with Ben Williams and Debra setting of props. Of course, Danny's years of Chapman; Magic/Horse production number experience make him one of the best come- - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs featur- in clowns left in the business and regardless ing John Herriott as Prince Charming riding of whether he is out there by himself during Silver Cloud; Intermission, come-in or taking pan in the show's produc- Philip Anthony, Liberty horses;The Guer- tion numbers, he is very animated and gets ras, high wire act; Elephant display with the those laughs, a very hard working clown and Oscar Cristiam Elephants with Larry French, so deserving of being asked to go up to the the Woodcock Elephants with Buckles and Smithsonian Institute to work in the near Barbara; The George Hanneford, Jr. elep- future. phants; Grand Finale. Like all acts that come from the Woodcock winterquarters in Ruskin, Fla,, Barbara's new leopard act is sensational. From the THANK YOU moment they start from the back door, The family of Angelo Giardino wish to down the track to center ring, it is class all Thank all of his friends for caring for him, the way. Two beautiful leopards standing up shariny your life with him anu for your right on two feet, mounted on top of two love. elephants with omate trappings, following one of the most beautiful women in show Gratefully, business is enough to give everyone goose (Hfe Sister} Sr. Josephine Calo bumps. Both Barbara and Buckles are per- 301 Barclay Street formers extra-ordinaire so their entrance Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 (Continued on Page 28) PageS April 19,1982

ministered to all, regardless of faith But he Father David was of particular comfon to those Roman by ALBERT F. HOUSE Catholic performers from behind the Iron Curtain. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Sat- urday, March 27th, for Father David Hen- A full.mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe nassy (AA), the first full time Roman Ca- Church was conducted by Rev. Leonard La tholic priest and chaplain for Ringling Bros, Rocque, pastor of the English-Spanish • and Barnum & Bailey Circus. church. At the closed coffin ceremony, he was assisted by other priests from the As- Father David, as he was affectionately sumption Order, of which Father David known, succumbed from a heart attack in was a member. After the service, coffee and Charlotte, NC., after the last performance doghnuts were served. in that city, Tuesday, March 23rd. He had Flower displays at the Redden Funeral complained of not feeling well and went to Home and at the church's altar were mainly his trailer immediately after the perform- from Ringling personnel as most could not ance. His body was found the next day. attend. At least one display was present Father David was bom in Engalnd, but mi- from each unit Ringling show staff people grated to the U.S. in 1957, and eventually who were present included Trolle Rhodin, became associated with his home church. European Talent reprtsentaivt; Tim Hoist, Our Lady of Guadalupe at 229 W. 14th St, Red Unit Performance Director and Allen . In 1978 he joined the Ring- J. Bloom, Senior Vice President of Market- ling show as its full time priest He alterna- ing and Sales. Members of the Felix Adler ted his time between the two shows, being Tent, of which Father David was a member, in New York with the new show, then re- who attended the funeral mass were Albert turning to the second year tour of the other House, Frank Mara, Neil Lime and Frank unit His car and trailer were familar sights Robie. on both shows and his presence was wel- come because he spoke four languages and BRAD BYERS

THE TRUE MASTER

OF

JUGGLING WIZARDRY

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BREATH TAKING BALANCE

2 Acts or a 20 Minute Show

FEATURING

A Bowling Ball and 2 Ping-pong Balls juggled at the same time also 100 Ib. barbells balanced vertically on the chin.

BRAD BYERS 1023 El Cajon Moscow, Idaho - 83843 208-882-1322 Page 10 April 19, 1982 Remodeling Work PEOPLE A multi-faceted expansion and remodeling program at Circus Circus Hotel/Casino, 1600 CHARLES MASON, former circus agent room Las Vegas mid-Strip resort, is proceed- who worked with DOREY MILLER and ing on schedule, with completion slated for JACK MOORE, has booked the Big John early May. Cost of the project will be in ex- Strong Circus into his hometown of Milpi- cess of $7 million. tas, Calif, for late this year. Already in use, a new 48,480 sq. ft valet ADAM FLEISCHER writes that he did parking lot in front of the hotel provides sell his magazine "MM" to louts Tannen, spaces for 192 cars on street level and under- Inc. of New York, as reported in a recent ground. Work is well underway on a 6000 ft. issue of Circus Report However, he will canopy over the entrance, the existing Circus continue to serve as editor of that magazine Sky Shuttle terminal and south entry are be- contrary to that earlier CR report ing refaced, and the entire lobby and regis- tration area is being enlarged. EDDIE EDWARDS, former clown with the The electronic game arcade on the mezzan- Big John Strong Circus, now works for the ine will be quadrupled in area, resulting in J. C. Penny Co. in Jamestown, NY. the world's largest collection of varied ad- DR. DAVE FAGAN, a San Diego, Calif.. vanced video games ever assembled in one dentist was in the news recently when ha facility. On this same level, where the circus removed a 6H Ib. tooth from the elephant performing arena and carnival midway are Babe, at the Brookfteld (III) Zoo. jocated, a fast food restaurant area featuring MIKE and SALLY LaTORRES will have international specialties will be added. their Tropical Bird Fantasy and elephant Included in the 24,000 sq. ft of building Little Stoney at Naples Beach Hotel in reconstruction will be expanded slot machine Naples, Fla., on Apr. 19th. On Apr. 21st areas, a remodeled Keno lounge, and a new Little Stoney will be part of a Voter's Re- gourmet-quality steak house. Application 0} gistration Drive in Sarasota, Fla., then on new interior finishes and decor throughout April 24-25 they'll be at the National Wa- various portions of the resort complex is in ter Ski Championships in Seffner, Fla. progress. The project is under the supervision of ar- ATHENA FRANKS will debut her trapeze chitect Gary Wilson and the Ainsworth & act and ladder number on the Martin & Faulkner Construction Co., general contrac- Downs Circus in Canada this year. Also on tors. The showpiece front entrance marquee the show will be her sister DAUN and fath- is the creation of the Young Electric Sign er BRADD, while Mom SHE! LA stays at Co. All are based in Las Vegas. home and continues her office job. Growth of Circus Circus has been' contin- uous since 1968, when the first phase of this unique establishment opened, featuring the first use of an automated transit system in world's largest permanent circus, as well as Las Vegas. a casino, carnival midway and dining areas. According to vice president of marketing/ In 1972, a 400 room, 15 story hotel tower public relations Mel Larson, "Circus Circus was opened, followed by a twin tower in is the world's only family-oriented gaming 1975 after acquisition by William G. Ben- resort, and from the day we opened, the nett, chairman of the board and William N. 'adults only' barrier to Nevada tourism was Penmngton, president, of Circus Circus Ho- eliminated. Our room rates are extremely tels, Inc. In 1978, a 1000 car, high-rise gar- modest, especially in view of our very lux- age was completed, and in the summer of urious accommodations. We remain within 1979, Circusland RV Park, with 421 spaces the economic range of average families, and adjacent to the main resort, premiered. that's getting to be a rarity." Circus Circus Manor, adding 810 rooms in A younger Circus Circus Hotel/Casino in five 3-story buildings, was ready for occu- Reno, Nev., celebrated the opening of a new pancy in the summer of 1980. And in 1981, high-rise tower last November, for a total of the Circus Sk\ Shuttle was in augurated, the 725 rooms and suites. Page 12 April 19,1982 Show Date Little Bits The Shrine Circus at C; nan, Ohio, was byMIKENAUGHTON produced by Sam Polack md presented on Bill Kay's All-Star Clown Alley for the Mar. 25-28. Al Dawley served as ringmaster Syracuse, NY, Tigris Temple Shrine Circus, for the engagement, while Boom Boom Mar. 19-21, included: Bubba Hastings, Jr. Browning was musical director and Ron (producing clown); Billy Vaughn, Michael Kelroy handled props. Vaughn, Middy Streeter, Bubba Hastings The program featured: the Rix Bears; the III, Jack 'Eggroll* Kane and Mike Naugh- Chapman Sisters; Ethel's Greyhounds; Kur- ton. The Vaughn family clowns did a 20 sawe's bikes; Killer Willard, kangaroo; Dar- minute pre-show warm-up. rel Wallen and Mr. Rythm, plus Caberet; Mike Naughton & Co., clowns, have been aerial feature with the Jennier Duo, Frank signed by Bauer-Hall Enterprises for the Nur & Estreleta and the Venturas; Vidbel's ele- Shrine Temple Circus in Wilmington, Dela. phants, Intermission. for May 27-30. Vidbel's ponies; Francarro, foot juggling; The Vaughn family clowns will make Bill The Freddie's, rola bola; Christine's chimps; Kay's annual Idaho tour in June. Aerialetta, single trapeze; David Rosaire's Jack-'Eggroh' Kane returns to the newly Perky Pekes; Guys & Gals, trampoline; Gor- formed Cole Bros. Circus. illa Parody and the Flying Larrays. Middy Streeter is set for a series of auto shows around metropolitan New York dur- ing the spring. Page 14 April 19.1982 Shrine Circus by DON SANDMAN The 40th annual Antioch Temple Shrine Circus was held at Hara Arena, Dayton, Oh. Mar 28-Apr 3. The show was produced by Tkank You Tommy Hanneford and the Royal Hanne- ford Circus. The show opened with an overture of lights MR. VARGAS with Keith Killinger and the Shrine Circus Band. Then the Million Dollar Ringmaster Senor Rai was introduced. for the opportunity of Trumpets and Jungle drums with all in a Jungle setting lead to the presentation of putting my Jorge Barreda and his (7) King of the Beasts. Aerial artistry aloft finds the Adams Duo, "MISS PEGGY" SHOW the Dynasty Duo and Danuta the Spider Girl. on your circus midway Animal antics finds Zoppe's ponies, Elkes Chimps and Nellie Hanneford on Midnight Peanuts • dog and clown catcher had ev- Sincerely, eryone laughing. Juggling and Acrobatics followed with Ri- BOBBY REYNOLDS cardi, Warren and the Nicholas Troupe. Audience participation with the Sanger Riding School featuring Nellie Hanneford with the older gentlemen, Tommy Hanne- ford, and with 93 years young Katherine One of the most sensational new acts in Hanneford. the circus world today is presented by the A nautical mood is presented leading to Gar/a Brothers as the Living Statues. the introduction of the 6 web girls and Thre rings of riding excellence with the aerialist Lou Ann Jacobs. Zerbini Troupes in the end rings and in the Acrobatic astonishments is presented by (Continued on Page 19) the Lucky Brothers (Zerbini). MONTALVO TROUPE tr High Wire Artists from South America FEATURING THE 7 MAN PYRAMID ! Other credits include: Circus World, Orlando, Fla., and AVAILABLE FOR DATES • Parks, Fairs, Etc. Fair in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Open Time from May 10th thru October 1982 For further information write to: . roupe is currently working with Circus Gasca, Equator, MONTALVO TROUPE, c/o Hernandez S. A. Also ready to travel through other countries. Rte. 1, Box 374, Davenport, Fla. 33837 Page 18 April 19, 1982 WasiiRojOD Salute Special Party The Smithsonian Institute will hold its big The Eastern Chapter of the Pa. Showmen 'Spring Celebration' at the Museum of Amer held their 'Hit The Road' party on March Scan History, in Washington, DC, Apr. 23-25 14th at the Rajah Temple in Reading, Pa. Called "A Salute to the Circus" the three It was the party of the year with continu- day event will feature a one ring circus, com- ous entertainment, fabulous snacks and a plete with a wild west and side show. dinner, plus a casino set-up for fun gambling Some of the performers participating in the using play money. circus salute are: John and Mary Ruth Har- All branches of show business were repre- riott, The Knops, Frank Dean, Jonny Rivers, sented by those present, including State Fair Larry Daylight and Ward Hall. Clown Alley officials. Show owners and circus people, as will include Bill Ballantine, Danny Chapman, well as friends. Among the circus personnel CoCo, Jr. and three other clowns. at the party were Larry Rich, representing Demonstrations will be offered by John the George Garden Circus, which played the Mean, painting side show banners, A. J. spot a week later. Also present were Harry Fast, making clown shoes, Robert and San- Albacker, Bill Thompson and Jessie Grif- dy Momyer, clown wigs, noses, etc., Peggy fiths, who represented the Western Chapter Day, circus costumes, and Gordon Carver, of the Showmen, The party was produced circus model building. by Paul Heck, of Reading, and it was voted There will also be special daily film pro- the 'blockbuster' of all parties. grams which will include several 1930 news- Harry Albacker, magician, has been play- reels narrated by Pete Smith. A 1932 news- ing the Middletown Mall and the Carlisle reel of the Flying Co donas and a 1937 film Mall and during Easter week appeared at of the Cristiani act will also bt screened. the Butler MaU. A special concert of circus band music is Jessie Griffiths has signed for the Nebraska planned for Sunday, April 25th, from 3 to Shrine Tour for Grace Mclntosh, beginning 4 p.m. The music will be played by the Na- May 15th at North Plane. Following those tional Concert Band of America, consisting dates she will pick up her regular tour of of about 50 pieces. fairs, horse shows, etc., until October. At the same time • April 22*25 - the Circus Historical Society will hold their annual con vention in Washington, DC. PEOPLE Clowns Whisties (A. J. Fast), Peanuts (Wa- The Bookworm yne Owen) and the advance Clown class of Lansing Community College worked eight by LLOYD £ JONES performances with the Royal Hanneford Another honor has been bestowed upon Circus in Lansing, Mich., Mar. 4 thru 7th. the 'Le Grande David Show' which has been Instructor Whistles wishes to thank both running week ends for years in Beverly, Mass the Royal Hanneford Circus and the Cara- with a cast of 60 people. The three "stars - van Youth Center for their cooperation. The David. Seth and Marco were invited to take student clowns gained tremendous exper- part in the White House annual Easter Egg ience. Roll on the spacious lawn of the Capitol. On April 12th, many of the troupe traveled Gosh man. Lecturer Award; , to Washington for this non-partisan event Visiting Magician Award; Jay Marshall, A which has been a tradition since 1878. Matter Fellowship; , A Special Fel- lowship for his presentation of magicians in The Academy of Magic Awards and Scie- his shows. Gerald Koskt won the Literary nces had a much slimmer crowd this year Award and Scott Cervine was chosen as the but enthusiastic witnesses to its top awards Junior Magician. An Award of Merit was saw the following receiving recognition. presented to Frank Herman and Mio-Yo Tomsoni & Co., Stage Magician of the Miller was presented an award for her long Year; Mike Ammar, Close-up Magician; Al association with Dante. The Circus Report Hage19

SHRINE CIRCUS (Continued) homeland and a fond farewell, until next year. center ring, the Karoly-Zoppe Riders with Oh yes, Michael Wright presented his spin- Nellie Hanneford and Kim Loyal. ning Bedpans clown act. Spec of Pinocchio and Christmas Toy Time Tommy hanneford was the producer, and leads to the intermission, with the usual sale was assisted by Struppi Hanneford and John of coloring books. Twinkle lights, etc. McConnell. The Flying Lantonys, now three young Harry Mills, concessionaire was not present lady flyers and the male catcher, open the as he had a heart attack and was hospitalized second half of the show. during the week. George Hubler was busy Alphonso fills the air with whips and fire. over looking the concessions. Clown gag pulling the table cloth from Seen around the lot were Jake Conover, Al- under the dishes. len Brewer, Carl Grey and Don and Grace Trained bruins, presented by Jackie Altoff Sandman. and the Altoff Bears. Magic with a Touch of Class is presented by the three lovely ladies known as the PEOPLE Fabulous Darnells. BARRY YIENGST & JANNETTE report The Hanneford elephants are presented by April dates that include military shows for Mark Hanneford Karoly with the aid of Edgewood, Aberdeen and Andrews AFB in three lovely lasses. Maryland. Also the Scottish Rite Temple The Finale was Flags of All Nations with in Baltimore, the LVC Spring Arts Festival each performer carrying the flag of his and St. Francis Prep School in York, Pa.

HANGING IN THERE - acrobats in The Great Circus of China opening show at Vancouver, BC, (Mar. 16) stay calm as their great Tower of the Chairs falls apart. Support cables hold them in mid air, preventing a serious accident. They went back and then completed the un- usual feat. (From the Vanvouver Sun of Mar. 17. 1982} Page 20 April 19. 1982 New Book CLOWN ALLEY, a new book by Bill Bal- lantine, will be in book stores on April 19. Ballantine was dean of the Ringling-Bamum Clown College from 1969-1977. WANTED Ballantine who is internationally recogniz- ed as an author/illustrator, tells of his nine ELEPHANT MAN years as head of the world's most unusual college. The reader is taken behind the TO WORK RIDE IN scenes and into the hearts and minds of the men and women who wear the grease paint ONE OF AMERICA'S and floppy shoes of the circus clown. Fans and troupers alike should enjoy this GREATEST CITIES story. ... Ron "Barney" OeHoff NEW ORLEANS

LIVING QUARTERS PEOPLE PROVIDED LEON PINTER, organist, will be touring with the Roberts Bros. Circus again this season. Call: KEVIN BROOKING, known as "Simple (504) 861 -4207 Simon" will be appearing with Circus Has- sani, in England this year, where he will be a solo clown and Jester to the public. JAY COCHRANE, high act performer, is MARK ANTHONY is working Malt dates no longer working the Bruno Breakaway in Eastern Penna. with BUTTONS McBRIDE Swav pole act. The Circus Repon Hoxie Bros. JUGGLING PROPS by JOE ME BUSH BRAND NEW) Hoxie Bros. Circus was featured for the The American Club - only $12.00 each 26th annual Circus of the Greater Mel (same size, shape and weight as Carlson bourne, Fla., Shrine Club on Saturday, Mar. and Stu Reynolds clubs) heavy duty. 27 and Sunday. Mar. 28. The show was set The Vegas Club (European style) only up on the Brevard Mall and three perform- $30.00 each (wood frameHidea for the ances were presented Saturday, with two stage). Your choice of colors • red, blue, on Sunday. gold, silver, purple. Members of the Hoxie Tent No. 137 CFA Fire Torches - balanced - Only $39.95 attended the Sunday matinee. The show of- per set fered an outstanding strong performance. BRAND NEW! The show had been on the road just one week before Melbourne. Despite the terrible Round Gold Lame Bean Bags only $15 weather on Sunday, the house was almost per set full. As a Shrine date it appeared to have Also Available- Axes, 8-Ball and 9-Ball been a sell-out gags - Luminous Balls, Colorful LaCrosse During Sunday, the heaviest rain in many Balls, Devil Sticks, Diablos. months fell in this drought parched area. As Write for Catalog or Order: much as 11 to 16 inches fell in the area, plus TAL World-Wide Productions, Inc. 20 knot wind gusts. Fortunately the day was 'The Sikorskys" warm. P. 0. Box 3906 Baltimore, Md. 21222 Hoxie has a new tent on order, but unfor- Phone: 1-300-285-5161 tunately it has not yet been delivered. The well worn top did keep some of the rain out considering the driving nature of the storm. On the hard lot there were numerous pud- dles, which caused only minor hitches in the routine, and slowed things down a bit It was unusual to see a cage act working in ankle deep water (ankle deep on the cats at least). Despite the wind and weather there was no effort to give a "John Robinson" which under the circumstances would have been justified. Hoxie Tucker was on the lot, along with John Lewis, acting as general superintend- ent, and Billy Griffin in the front office. Also, in the audience were several show folks, including: Jimmy James and Harry Hammond, of Beany-Cole, and Chappie Fox and John Van Matre, well-known his- torians. The 5 piece band was outstanding - even with the torrential rain beating on the top, making it sound like you were inside of a drum. The program lists the following acts: Ov- erture and Welcome to the Circus; Spec 'Circus on Parade'; Azan Clowns of Mel- bourne; Lions and Tigers presented by Wild Bill Kramer; The Gaonas, trampoline; The (Continued on Page 27) There were close-up shows, too, where the Magic Report magicians performed miracles with cups, balls, coins and cards right under our noses, by BD ROGERS making things appear, disappear and pene- Wanting to take a vacation this year, and trate solid wooden tables. Afterwards, some not knowning if I might make it to Atlanta of them taught us the methods of accpmplis (Ga) for the National Puppetry Festival. I hing these startling effects. It looked like it decided to journey to far-off, exotic Tempe would be easy to do, with about twenty * (Ariz) on Mar. 12-14 and attend the I.B.M. years of practice. Ring No. 55, Sunland Sorcery Convention About 15 dealers assembled in a room to (no not that IBM, this is the International show off and sell their wares. And I found Brotherhood of Magicians). out how, the night before, a fellow had pull- Magicians came from as far away as the ed a beautiful silk hankerchief out of a can- east coast, to see and participate in the dle flame. event Friday and Saturday evening, there A surprise highlight of the Sunday after- were 2 hour shows which were held in the noon festivities was a film of the portion A.S.U. Music Theatre. Performers from the of the David Copperfield TV special of last U. S. and Mexico showed sleight of hand October (which I did not see when it was tricks,card tricks, tricks with apparatus and broadcast) wherein he vanished a seven ton illusions. One of my favorites was where the Lear jet airplane. Truly mind-boggling! Then magician tore a small, egg-shaped piece of David himself appeared, though not magical tissue paper, put it on a fen, bounced it ly and talked and visited with us for about around and it became an egg. I had it figur- half an hour. ed out (I thought) until he broke the egg He appears to be a very sensible and mod- into a glass to prove it real! Another man est man and made a good impression on his put his wife into a box and cut her into six audience. As he said when he came on stage pieces, with giant blades. In a twinkling, he "111 be glad to answer any and alt questions had restored her, seemingly none the worse you may have.. except how I vanished the •for wear. She managed to smile fetchingly Learjetl" through the whole escapade. (Continued on Page 27) The Circus Report Page 27 WANTED - Re: Tom Mix Clippings, Photographs, Information, etc. What happened to the bus that Mix used as hii mobile home (1934-1938). Where is Hank Durnell and Cyse O'Dell? PARNELLBRENNAN Box 642 S:CEG:E:L&. CANTER Hammond, Indiana • 46325 Attorneys at Law MAGIC REPORT (Continued) Immigration David has a new project he is really excit- ed about, one that seems very worthwhile. • IVi m.irit MI Krsidrnl \isus* The idea is to use magic as therapy to help - Noil Iriirni^r.nit \ isas • IMM slur » • handicapped youngsters, those with speech • Krl.M 1*1 •* • I .ilmr ( rrlihi .tlirin • difficulties and mental or physical prob- - Int r.i < timp.M)\ 1 r.in-.lt I • l>. |M,I t.itmri * Vil iir.ih/.th.fi lems. In experiments he has participated in • fill. I I1.il lMll.ll I .i\ .11111 I T.ltlt so far. the kids seem to take a great interest in the magic and the results have been grati- fying as to progress made by some of them. One little girt who had had a stroke and was hardly able to move her right hand was do- 1634 Main Street, Sarasota. Honda 3357'? ing rope tricks at the end of one session! Telephone. (813) 366-7935 Registration increased from approximate- ly 104 last year to 175 in 1982. Although I did not see any puppets for sale, with the exception of an agg bag trick which turns into a puppet elephant, the weekend was a lot of fun. HOXIE BROS. CIRCUS (Continued) I should mention before closing, one of Rolls Duo, aerial cradle; Clowns; Holveck the delights of the event was Jay Marshall, & Co., magic; Clowns; Educated Dogs and who appeared on the public show with Lef- Trained Ponies; The Comedy Mule; Aerial ty (one of the top puppet acts, of course, in Ballet and Trapeze Artistry; Intermission. the country), and who also did a magic lec- Azan Clowns; Comedy on the Silver strand ture in his own, inimitable manner. by Lee Merritt; Trained Goats; Clowns; the Bart Beede (President Phoenix Guild of Slide-for-Life by Mademoiselle Kathleen; Puppetry) attended and seemed to enjoy Equestrian Excellence, presented by the the event, also. Indian Princess; Clowns; The Hoxie Bros. Circus Elephants, featuring a Male African. Page 28 April 19, 1982

SPEAKING OF (Continued) was only a prelude to the act itself. Much leaping of the cats from the bulls to the pedestals, back to the bulls, etc. and with the music, fabulous wardrobe and showy animals and expert showmanship it was a real winner) Thus adds another terrific act to their package. I17»O And what can you say that hasn't already been said about Ben Williams, Debra Chap- where he plays one side of the house against man and Anna May • except that each time the other in applause and noise. Danny you see it, it seems to get better and better Chapman already had used this old clown and never fails to bring down the house. standby in his come-in to great success so And speaking of elephants, it has been by the time Norbu closed his act with it, it years since I had seen the Oscar Cristiani simply did not fit in and seemed so obvious herd over in Hawaii and have those ole girls to gain applause. gotten big. The heads on one or two of 'em Another act that spells 'Circus' is the beau- are huge, tike the old Ringling work bulls tiful spotted liberty horses of Philip Anth- under canvas. They are so impressive and ony. Philip works this act with sucn class very ably worked and presented by Mr. and and professionalism that it appears to be Mrs. Larry French. Oscar and Marian were easy. Milonga Cline visited from Lakeland visiting and looked so sharp, as if they could and I know it pleased her to see Johnny's jump right in the ring and do it again • who old act in such capable hands. can forget Marian's unique style of working Princess Morning Star's entrance with the the bull act? huge Indian headdress always brings audience The famous George Hanneford, Jr. Riding response and she (Dianne Hanneford) works Family added little Miss Nellie Hanneford so smoothly up in the air. She is another for part of this date, as well as Mrs. George beautiful show gal that never seems to age! Hanneford, Sr. (92 years young); however, As I am sure by now you can surmise, it due to previous committments Mrs. Hanne- was a very strong show • any show with the ford, Tommy and Nellie had to leave early Hannefords, Herriotts and Woodcocks has It was great to see the George Hanneford, to be special! But best of all, from the Kin Jr. riding act again in the ring as Kathy and kers' viewpoint, the best part of all is the young George have really grown up and are jac k pot ting in the backyard as visitors a- becoming artists in their own right. There bound and it is a riot going from one trailer is nothing more circusy than a beautiful ros- to another, getting the news and rumors. inback being ridden around the ring, and so During the St. Petersburg date, the Man- few shows have riding acts anymore. uel Ramos family were added to the show An impressive display was three rings of but unfortunately, prior committments pre- dogs that really provided action and color. vented them from appearing at the Tampa Tht George Hanneford, Jr.'s dogs were in date. one ring, Mary Ruth Harriott in the center I want to thank George and Vicky Hanne- and Weiner Harriott in the other end ring. ford for their wonderful hospitality - there All three dog acts also had a pony and the are no people like show people! display was real old-time circus. Mary Ruth never looked better and seems to be always working on wardrobe. Weiner handles her act superbly I Gorilla parody's seem to be a dime a doz- BOBBY REYNOLDS is with Circus Var- en but none can put together the produc- gas where he has his "Miss Peggy" fat lady tion of Norbu. His props show much effort show on the circus midway. and he trulty stands out; however, in all BILL "Calliope" GREEN, of Beatrice, Nbr, honesty, I did not care for his milking the was featured in a photo story report in the audience a la-clown style a the very end. Beatrice (Nebr) Daily Sun, last month. The Circus Report Page 29

ed in the infield and sounded great and the From Florida announcer-ringmaster was Sabastian Adrian- byMARJORIEJ. HACKETT ni. Show started with a young man doing a I had intended to write about three circus- slide for life from the top of the stadium to es that we attended recently but an at! day the center of the field. (I'm sorry to say I do rain, which was unexpected; unpredicted but not know his name, but he is also a sway pole not unwelcome (Florida is really dry) kept sensation, so if you see this in Circus Report, us from attending Hoxie Bros, show across send in your name, please). The Ramos had the state the state at Melbourne Beach. Sor- the cage act of mixed cats. "Pizza" clowned ry about that but maybe one of the mem- assisted by none other than the versatile Tre- bers of the Hoxie-Tucker Tent will write in vor Bale, first time we had seen him in clown about the show. We were going to have a pot make up but then he can do and does do a luck noon meal and all of the cold cuts, lot of acts, including a comedy car routine cheese and olives that we were going to bring in this show. Visiting with him later he talk- had been prepared and refrigerated! David's ed again of how much he enjoyed the sem- co-workers at Sterile Design, Inc. will be en- inar with the Circus Fans at the convention joying them this week. in Sarasota. One week ago Friday evening, Mar. 19th we The Abulets appeared on the high wire and drove across the state to the Atlantic Ocean then the two chimpanzee acts; Shamskisand side to join the college crowd for the 'Spring Ramos were joined by The Fitzpatricks un- Fling' at Daytona Beach. The real reason for caged leopard, this is new, owned and pre- the trip was to attend Bahia Temple's Day- sented by Bonnie Bale and her husband Geo- tona Beach Shrine Club Circus produced by rge Fitzpatrick. the Charles Coronas family. The Coronas The Ruwills did upside down plate spinning live at Hollywood, Fla., also on the east side. flanked by two risley acts, the Oscarians and Satursay morning. David went to the Sta- the Morgan Ashton family. The audience lov- dium to visit the performers while I went to ed it as they are fast and funny and speaking an antique show at the Volusia Mall where from years past, it was always the case when I found a huge pile of circus photos, pro- our risley act, "The Young Nelsons" was on, grams and other circus related items. After you know it was "fast" when I tell you our lunch, I showed them to David and we pur- music was "Hold That Tiger." chased one of Elvin, Gloria and Dawnita There were beautiful horses in all 3 rings Bale. worked by Trevor Bale, daughter Bonnie If you have been to Florida at 'spring bre- and her husband George. Bonnie Bale also ak' time you will know what its like with did her cloud swing. Flying trapeze act was thousands of beautiful, young people at the the Aztecs. Stevie Coronas brought the ele- beaches. We parked, took off our shoes and phants out for their turn assisted by Serge waded along in the surf with them, dodging Coronas, the frisbees and dogs and sunburned stu- Honored guests at the show were from the dents. My two favorites had huge snakes Clyde Beany-Cole Circus, the Pughs; Harry casually draped around their necks, while Hammond and Edna Antes, along with some one young man was riding a high unicycte of the office staff. All of you will be pleased along the hard-packed sand. Talk about the to know that Edna who came with Man Jo circus, we were there! Well we thought we Couls, is walking, unaided and looking mar- were! velous. Saturday evening was clear, warm and beau- Everybody trooped backstage to talk abd tiful and we sat outdoors at the stadium to talk after viewing this delightful show.These see this very h'ne show. The crowd was sparse people worked under difficult conditions as at this, the 3rd show of the day but they for (what reason, I do not know) the entire made up in enthusiasm what they lacked in grass surface had been removed and they numbers. Noble Bob Sands who is in charge were all, literally, animals and performers for Bahia Shrine tried to give us back our mired in deep coarse sand! I hope I've men- money, but being 'good' circus fans we in- tioned everyone who was in the show as the sisted on paying for our tickets. The band was Bill and David Pruyn, situat- (Continued on Page 30) Page 30 April 19. 1982

FROM FLORIDA (Continued) say it again, you should be so lucky as to see this act) program is printed printed for the show in Milonga (Escalante) Cline was sitting next Orlando and is augmented by other acts. to me and thrilled at the sight of Philip An- Now I wonder if the rain cancelled that show thony end his Hollywood horses, which were this past Sunday, the 28th? the Cline's horses before Philip acquired 'em. Arecent news release in one of our local Dog acts were Mary Ruth Herriott s poodles papers telling ahout the Felds buying back worked by her and daughters and Diana RBBB mentioned their circus winterquar- (Hanneford) with a mixed group assisted by ters in "Sarasota." Oh, well, some people the Hanneford children. Diane also did her think it winters there, but the folks who upside-down loop walk and single trapeze. live in the homes that are built on the old She improves each year and makes a breath- winter quarter grounds (and a few of us) taking entrance on horse back with the In- know its quarters are in Venice, Fla. dian headdress (ala Struppj Hanneford) when Egypt Temple Shrine Circus (produced this she appears as Princess Morningstar. I think year by Tommy Hanneford) also plays in David Hackett is her No. 1 fan, and when I two places, opening at the Bayfront, St. Pe- mentioned that to one of our friends, she tersburg and moving on to the Curtis Hixon, asked "Did he fall for her before or after Tampa for two days. Twenty-six of us at- Cher?" and I had to reply that he thought tended the evening performance on Satur- that Dianae was just super before, during day, Mar. 27th in Tampa. Circus fans, kids, and after Chert Cher is framed and on our model builders and just friends. This is the kitchen counter and used to be all over the biggest bargain show as the adult tickets are frig door, but I got bored with her one day only $3.75 (up from $3.00 last year). The and put up Brooke Sheilds. program is so big it looks like a small town I'm (again) a little vague about the other phone book! It is as overpowering as the pretty single trapeze gal, Miss Danuksa (?) show that the Hanneford family brought in, and also the name of the wire act (high) in- and our friends loved every minute of it, as stead of the flying act as they could not did the rest of the audience. hang their rigging in this building but the Bill Kourpates wanted the readers to know pretty 15 year old giri made her public de- that Tommy Hanneford was appointed an but at this show. "Ambassador" by Egypt Temple, only the Johnny Herriott and horse Silver Cloud third person so honored by them and pre- took a bad spill coming in for one of the sented with an Egypt fez. specs when the horse slipped on a wet spot Tommy Hanneford is the executive produ- on the floor, fell and pinned John's leg un cer and Glenn Parkins is the executive direc- demeath, glad to say that nothing was bro- tor. Music is by Kay Parker, Robert Parker ken but the horse got bruises and cuts and and Russell Darr with soloist Tony Curbelo, John also got bruised, but appeared to play who incidentally has a beautiful voice. Rob- "Prince Charming" to one of his pretty ert Parker is the son of the late "Slivers" daughters that evening. Johnson of funny car fame and Kay is his We had not seen the one and only "Norbu's wife. "Slivers" real name was Walter Parker. Almost Human Gorilla" perform for quitea Philip Morris was the ringmaster, also the while and his daughter Noby Arden is doing designer of the "specs" and furnished cos- the role formerly done by her Mom, Arden tumes and Keith Killiner did the musical ar- while Arden is now the stooge. Some of the rangements while David Jones is lighting dir- guests thought he was real, he is so convinc- ector and Wally Jones is producing clown. ing. Opening cage act was Ada Smieya with ti- The Hanneford Riding act was superb with gers and lions assisted by her son. The spec- George and Vickie's son doing the clowning tacular elephant, Anna May, worked by Ben- part. (Nana Hanneford did not appear at thii ny Williams and assisted by Debra Chapman show). The 3 rings of elephants were the and the leopard. Debbie's dad, Danny Chap- Hannefords; Barbara (the beautiful) and man was clowning on this chow and sez wat- Buckles Woodcocks and Larry and Karen ching Debbie climb around on that elephant (Oristiani) French with the Oscar Cristiani makes him rfervous! t said it before and Til (Continued on Page 31) FROM FLORIDA (Continued) elephants. Three good, fast paced acts, but scary when you find the floor of the Curtis Hixon shaking beneath you as they run GEORGE F. HITTER (67), a wire design- around in the rings, the floor of the auditor- er for General Electric, died on March 19, ium is also the roof of the parking garage at St. Petersburg, Fla. In his earlier days he and both Milonga and I were wondering if was in and had been a musician it was going to hit on the parked cars.. but with Cole Bros. Circus for many years. He it didn't. How much do you think three was a native of Syracuse, NY. Survivors in- herds of elephants weigh? clude his wife, Helen, and a daughter. Carol Lili Kristenson's number No. 1 fan, 11 yr. Floyd. old Heather Thomas finally got to meet her idol but was puzzled because Lili was not in make-up, as she and Sven came to see the Miscellaneous show as did Eric Adams, Billy Rodgers, and Bobby Gordon Hodgson, wife Caroline (Hod- 1 he No Elephant Circus, a New York City gini), daughter Carol and Caroline's sister based clown troupe, will appear with the Corrme (Hodgini) Dearo. Also Bill and Trudy Royal Hanneford Circus, Apr. 16-18 at the (Wilson) Strong, Connie Wilson and I'm sure Wagner College, Staten Island, NY, courtesy there were many other performers visiting. of the Tibor Alexander Agency, New York Nobody ever wants to leave after the show, City. including our youngest guest, who is only 3 Featuring Bob Daraio, Lenny Wright, Jes- and at her very first circus. However, the sie Hentoff and Tony Duncan, the No Ele- Tampa police finally said, "Everybody out" phant Circus includes juggling, clowning, as they were ready to lock the doors. We re- tightrope walking and fire eating. They will luctantly left for home perform two shows a day.