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Ringling-Barnum- Red -•-- OTHER DATES--- Aug 25-Sep 1 Oakland, Cal. Show Dates Burr's Fun-0-Rama Sept 3-7 San Francisco Aug 30-Sep 7 Windsor, Me. Canon & Barnes Circus Roberts Bros. Circus James H. Drew Exposition Aug 31 Lemont, III. Aug 31 Bloxom, Md. Sep 1 Dowagiac, Mich. Aug 31-Sep 5 Pennington 2 Hillsdale Royal Crown Circus Gap, Va. Aug31-Sep6 Lincoln, Neb 3 Monroe Poco Plus.. 4Willard, Ohio Royal Imperial Circus to Sep 20 Des Moines, Iowa 5-7 Tallmadge Aug 28-31 Ogden, Utah Scott's Medicine Show Sep 2-5 Salt Lake City Circus Arts Troupe Aug 31 Wallaceburg, Ont Sep 2-5 San Antonio, Tex. Royal Lichtenstein Circus Sep 1 Woodstock Hoxie Bros. Circus Aug31-Sep 2 Fresno, Cal. 2 Strathroy Aug 31 Rochelle. III. Sep 3-7 Sacramento 3 St. Thomas Sep 1 Pontiac Royal Palace Circus 5 Simco 2 Ottawa Sep 3-7 Layton, N.Y. Tip Top Shows - Blue 3 Hobart, Ind. Sep 3-7 Plymouth, Wise. 4 Highland .---MAGIC---- SJoliet, III. Tip Top Shows- Green 6 Chesterton, Ind Krystali Sap 3-7 Mineral Point,Wsc Sep 1-3 Baton Rouge, La. Martin & Downs Circus Whizzerthe Clown 4-5 Monroe Sep 5 Jacksonville, Ohio Aug 31 Newcastle. N.B. 6-7 Shreveport Sept 1 Sheila Dime and Connie Wilson 2 Paquetville Pf. Miller- Magic Time USA Aug 26-28 Clinton, Tenn. 3 Berejford Sep 1 Chadron, Nebr. 4 Dalhousie 2 Torrington, Wyom. 5 K edge wick 3 Scpttsbluff, Nebr. 6 Grand Falls 4 Alliance 7 Edmondson 5 Sidney Pickle Family Circus Texas Assoc. of Magicians Sep 3-8 Laguna Beach, Cal. Sep 4-7 Houston, Texas Page 6 August 31, 1981 Report PEOPLE HOXIE BROS. CIRCUS BRUCE ANDERSON, high act, will be ap- BY PAUL HORSMAN pearing at the California State Fair in Sacra- Just caught Hoxie Bros. Circus here in Au- mento, Calif., Aug. 28-Sept. 7th. burn (NY). They moved across New York FORREST JARVIS, for many years on the state with long jumps after having played it stage with his own magic show, and later on more thoroughly in June. The big top has the Kirkwood Penn Premier and Joyland been completely repaired, by a crew that Shows, would appreciate hearing from old was sent ahead, yet New York state would friends. Write him at: Aivert Nursing Home, not let them put up the repaired to, so they 953 Airport Road, Ceredo, W. Va. 25507. sidewalled it. Weather was very good here and both per- formances drew good crowds, both being close to full houses. Performance is good and the band is out- There were many visitors on the lot here, standing. Band includes leader Charles Mo- including James M. Cole, Roger and June yer, trumpet, two other trumpet players, Moore, independent Shrine Circus promo- a trombone and drummer. When possible ten from Dallas, Al Stopyra, Charles See- Gary Holveck doubled in brass on the tu- ly, Frank Howard, Dick Thompson, Don ba. Leader Charles Moyer also doubled in Ninestine, Harry Clarke, Don and Barbara brass at one point by playing both the Kowell, Pat DiPonzio and daughter Laurie trumpet and drums at the same time. and Richard Flint. Despite the long jump, the show got in and The show will be using the repaired tent up on time, after coming from Johnstown. upon entering Ohio and for the rest of the Performances were at 6 and 8 p.m. season. John Zimmerman

TRAPEZE CATCHER / FLYER

CURRENT SAG MEMBER

COMMERCIAL /INSTRUMENT HELICOPTER PILOT

AIRPLANE /SEAPLANE PILOT

COLLEGE DEGREE

JOHN ZIMMERMAN, former flyer and

one-time director of PARTICIPATION CIR-

CUS (BE-A-STAR CIRCUS), is no longer

affiliated with RINGLING BROS, and BAR-

NUM & BAILEY CIRCUS WORLD THEME

PARK and is no longer catcher for the trap-

eze act known as the "FLYING ROBINS."

JOHN ZIMMERMAN 542 East Bellbrook Street Covina, California 91722 Phone: (213) 966 4885 Report FROM JOEY JORDAN MAINE STATE FAIR ACTS I would like to take this opportunity to BY ELOISE HICKOK congratulate the International Juggler's Acts playing at the Maine State Fair, Aug. Association on their recent successful con- 9-15, at Lewiston, Maine, were: vention in Ohio, which I could not attend The Rolandos, juggling; Roger DuBois, tra- due to my busy schedule. peze; Jim Davis, The Little Hobo and his I hear there were 600 conventioneers from dog act; Marcelli & Janis, wire; Lipko's Com- all over the world. edy Chimps; Roger, plate spinning; Joanne Also, my congratulations to my friend Tom- Jennter, trapeze, plus the Billy Burr Fun-0- my Curtain who won top honors in the an- Rama Show on the midway. nual national championships.

HUBLERINT'L CIRCUS FROM CIRCUS JOE VALENCIANO BY KAYESCHEIMAN Mama Valenciano celebrates her 84th birth- George Hubler's Hublcr Int'l Circus played day on Aug. 5th. Her daughters, Ulla and Inge La Porte, Ind., for the County Fair on Aug. are planning a trip to Europe next month. 7th. Only one show was given with the fol- Joe Goetz-Valenciano recently enjoyed a 15 lowing program: minute segment of 'Circus Vargas' on The Cnme-in by 'Prof. Hardy' with a Howdy Big Blue Marble' TV Show. The following day contest and balloons (Wayne Liikala); Color a segment on Ringing's Clown College was Book pitch; National Anthem; George Han- shown. On Aug. 6th, Harry Blackstone was neford Family, ponies; Miss Barbara (Van on The Palace TV program. Voorden), foot juggler; Susan Sheryll's Roy- Hedy Arturo has joined her brother Pepy al Afghan Champions; George Hanneford on 'Holiday on Ice & Ice Follies Combined Family, riding act; Prof. Hardy, magic; Da- Shows.' vide Zoppe, unsupported ladder; Princess Mr. Arturo flew to England on Aug. 6th Morningstar, trapeze; Clowns and 'Crack- to visit his son, trapeze artist Cooky who is shot'; Zoppe's Rhesus Monkey act; George currently appearing at a park in Blackpool. Hanneford's elephants. Then he will go to Austria to see his family Page 10 August 31, 1981 Show Report BIG JOHN'S CLOWN CAPADES SHOW NOTES OF INTEREST ...

BY RAYMOND SIL.S BY WES HERW1G Big John's production of Clown Capades Hoxie Bros. Circus played all of its Vermont completed its latest tour in Austin, Texas, and New Hampshire dates, except two, with- on Aug. 30th. out the big top. The top was badly damaged The talent line-up was: Minutes before the in a blowdown at Saratoga Springs, NY, on curtain the audience was greeted by Crissy July 19th. Management sent the torn top to the clown. Suddenly musicians Neil Arm- St. Johnsbury, Vt., scheduled for a week la- strong and Jim Miller began a rousing over- ter, to be repaired by part of the crew, and ture which definitely prepared the crowd made the next five dates side-walling the for a fantastic performance yet to come. show, beginning at Bennington on July 20. Announcer Al Leonard greeted the audi- Hoxie played Burlington, Vt, July 26th, ence and was met with a thunderous ap- following Roberts Bros., which played the plause. The show began with the sensation- area July 6th. Bentley Bros, also showed al Weller Family (rola bola and balancing) the city, playing there Aug. 4-5. featuring two adorable moppetts - Shannon Chuck Clancy was in his home town of and Kelly. Comedy took the audience by Rochester, Vt., on July 25th for the com- storm with the appearance of Giovanni's munity's bi-centennial celebration, taking Comedy Plate Spinning. The Clown Capades part in the parade with Bucky Steele's ele- then brought tears of laughter to the eyes phants and providing elephant rides. of the audience with their marvelous pre- Roberts Bros. Circus paraded its elephant, sentation of the sidewalk elevator. ponies and performers in the bi-centennial Next came what had to be considered the parade in Randolph, Vt., on July 4th, which highlight of the show. Suddenly the auditor- along with a band concert and balloon ac- ium was cloaked in total darkness as the an- cension on the lot helped to boost circus at- nouncer introduced Dorian Blake. At once tendance to the point where three shows red and blue lights began to flash in the dark- were given. ness and Dorian Blake appeared in a midst of an explosion of flame on center stage. He then began a series of rapid and unbelievable productions of assistants and then a baffling series of dove appearances and vanishes. Aug. ? - Canada - Animal trainer Kay Rosaire The audience was then treated to a brief lost her house trailer when it and a truck were intermission. rolled on a Canadian highway during a show The second half opened with the heart war- move. The unit was being driven by a driver ming and loveable presentation of Chris Al- who escaped injury, but the house trailer was berti's poodles. Then it was back to the com- a total loss and the truck, though damaged, edy theme with a classical presentation by the will be repaired. Great Stradivario. Next came unbelievable juggling dexterity by Flippo and Crissy. Once again the clowns took the audience by storm with Busy Bee. whimsical and colorful Burgalars and the Dorian Blake was brought back for a second Safe, featuring an all clown cast. The con- appearance and was greeted by an unbeliev- clusion to the Safe Gag was a series of fire- able round of applause (Note, this performer works and chase lights which left the crowd really makes the ladies in the audience sit up howling for more! and take notice). He performed one of the The show closed with Al Leonard's version most rapid substitution escapes, leaving the of "There's No Business Like Show Business" audience breathless. Needless to say, Dorian with all the clowns on stage. was brought back for a second bow to a sen- This was truly an evening of entertainment sational round of applause and whistles. that the city of Austin, Texas, will not soon The performance was concluded with a forget. Page 12 August 31, 1981

for financial help to keep the show going. Report The cast included: Al Brown, Robert Burk- hardt, Cecilia Distefano, Geoff Hoyle, Jonah PICKLE FAMILY CIRCUS Hoyle, Marc Jondall, Billy Kessler, Terry Lo- BY FRANK HERMAN rant, Don McMillan, Michael Ohta, Wendy Parkman, Larry Pisoni, Lorenzo Pisoni, Rori SRO was the order of the day for all four Reber, Gypsy Snider. Peggy Snider, Joanne performances of the Pickle Family Circus at Sonn and Susan Travers. Bandon, Ore., July 18-19. The troupe pre- sented their established wizardry for a wildly The band included: Bill Belascu, Randy enthusiastic crowd at each show. Craig, Mark Kennedy, Michael Moore and Harvey Robb. Their magic even extends to the weather. Since they work within sidewalls with no top old Sol's cooperation is essential. The sky's were threatening during setup but cleared by the first show and stayed that way for both fun filled days. The show is much like last season and relys heavily on solo, duo and mass juggling. New PEOPLE bits include a maxi and mini gorilla surprise HUNT BUSHNELLandWINl McKAY re- and here, there and nowhere Mr. Pickle rou- cently visited with DOROTHY KERBERT tine that finished with multiplying Mr. Pic- KENNARD at her home in Thousand Oaks, kles, Calif. Watching the Pickle Family show is a post BRIAN LaPALM, CINDI KING, DAVE graduate course in empathy • it has to be GUIDONE, WAYNE LaCHARITE and JO- seen to be believed. SEPH DiFRANCESCA, side show perfor- For the show's date here they had a 12 page mers, were featured in a special photo story program that was filled with ads, plus a plea in the Gazette of Essex, Conn, on July 15. Page 14 August 31,1981 in the IT"

QENNIS R. LOOMIS, magician, and ANNET- CIRCUS MAN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY TE T. THORN8ERRY were married at Lake Tahoe, Nevada, on Aug. 10th. A special report by the Indianapolis, lnd.f News, datelined Monticello, Ind., Aug. 13th. POP CORN and ETCETERA (clowns) are presently with the Carson & Barnes Circus White County authorities traveled to West alter finishing up a tour with Big John Strong Virginia to arrest a Monticello man on a and his show. charge of writing a bad check of $6,000. The man faces lawsuits for several thous- IRV ROMIG has been busy with his Ricky ands of dollars from Indiana organizations Variety Show at many Union and Company which claim he reneged on promises to stage Picnics around the Detroit area. circuses in their communities. HEIDI BOLZ, aerialist, is featured with the James Begley, 32, was captured in Charles- Franzen Bros. Circus and was the subject of ton after White County Prosecutor John Me a special article in the Sheboygan (Wise) Laughlin received an anonymous tip that led Press, dated July 16,1981. investigators to West Virginia. Charleston police already had arrested Begley on a charge "TERRIBLE" TED TURNER and his At- he conducted a false promotion there to raise lantic-based TV station is producing "Atlan- money for battered women. tic City Alive" an hour-long weekly variety Me Laughlin said Begley may be charged with show. The program's format features at least writing other bad checks. one specialty act such as a juggler, animal Officials had sought Begley since June, when act, magician, etc., from Resorts Int'l. Delphi Jaycees and other civic organizations CARLA WALLENOA's Thrill Show wasa filed a breach of contract suit in White Coun- feature of the Jacktown Fair at Wind Ridge, ty Court. The suit charges Begley collected Pa., July 28-Aug. 1st. $500 to $5,000 from the clubs, promising to stage a circus complete with trapeze artists, ANGELA ADNEY, skater, is featured as Don- tightrope walkers, exotic animals and acro- ald Duck in the new Disney World on Ice batic clowns. show, which is now on tour. Before a circus performance set in Brazil, BILL KARLTON, illusionist and show pro- show sponsors there discovered Begley's cir- ducer, of Richmond, Va., will be perform- cus troupe included one snake, a raccoon, a ing at the Atlantic City Convention Hall in macaw, a sharpshooter, one clown and a 9 September. year old trampoline performer. in t from ELEPHANT TAKES A WALK Don Police in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, were re- Marcks portedly surprised and helpless when they found an elephant walking out of town on Highway 53, on Aug. 5th. The elephant, with a 4 ft. length of chain We want to take a moment to say "Thanks" attached to its rear leg, had gotten loose from to all those who made contributions to Cir- the Carson & Barnes Circus and apparently cus Report to help it through a couple of had decided to look over the countryside. rather rough months. We appreciate your help and continued support. We will certainly work hard to keep Circus Report going on a regular weekly schedule. CLOWN CAPADES For the present there are no changes plan- BY KAYE SCHEIMAN ned in regard to prices as we will wait to see what the post office does about rate The John Strong show "Clown Capades" increase which will probably come about gave one show at South Bend, Ind., on July the first of the year. 23rd. The Alberti family returned to the show We also want to thank Dave and Judy Two for this date after suffering a break-down at mey, of the Happytime Circus, for the Cir- an earlier show. cus Report listing in their new coloring and program book. Their work and help is also The show was great this year and has al- very much appreciated. ready been reported on several times in The Circus Report. P. S. Please note that the Post Office has al- Especially notable at this date was the fact ready started to set up their new Zip Code that Floyd Bradbury and John Strong had a Plus 4 system. As a result Circus Report now chance to visit after not having seen each ot- has a new zip code. Mail should henceforth her for some 28 years. be addressed: Visitors here included Floyd and Barbara Don Marcks - The Circus Report Bradbury, coming in from the Holiday Hip- 525 Oak Street El Cerrito. Calif. -94530 -3699 podrome Circus. Page 18 August 31, 1981

HAZEL L KING (91) retired circus perfor mer, died recently in Gainesville, Texas. She was bom in Seattle, Wash., on Feb. 13,1890 JAMES A. HALEY (82) a former circus pres- and had lived for the past 30 years in Gaines ident, died Aug. 6th at his home in Sarasota, ville. Fla. He was bom in Jacksonville, Ala., and She spent most of her life as a circus per- was an accountant (1925-1933) until he be- former and was well known as a dog and came the manager of the John Ringling Es- horse trainer. She worked with the Ringling tate (1933-1943), then he was named 1st Circus, 101 Ranch Wild West, Disneyland Vice President of the Ringling Circus 1943- and the Gainesville Community Circus, as 1945 and was president of the Ringling-Bar well as many other major U. S. circuses. She num Circus 1946-1948. was also well known for riding her horse He was also an active Democrat and served "Major" in several Christmas parades. as a Delegate to the Democratic Conventions Survivors include two daughters, Romona in 1952 and 1360. He served in the Florida Maginiss and Pearl Hoxie, as well as several House of Representatives 1948-1952 and grandchildren. was elected to the U. S. House of Represen- tatives in 1952, then was re-elected to eleven consecutive terms. Survivors include his sister, Priscilla Haley Statham, two nephews and two neices. PEOPLE j,M HOELZER '391 of Chicago, III., died RICH DEPTULA, of Lorain, Ohio, visited suddenly OR Aug. 6th. He was a member of Hoxie Bros. Circus at Chesterland, Ohio, on the Circus Fans of America and had recent- Aug. 4th, where the show drew two straw ly Attended the CFA Convention in Scotts- houses. The high school band played during dale. Art/. He was a friend of many fans intermission, while hundreds of kids were and circus performers. lined up for the elephant ride. The Circus Report Page 19 Miscellaneous Top-Quality

BY ROBERT STODDARD Great All American Youth Circus performer- trainer Danny Castoldi is diving this summer The TNT & Royal Olympic Circus played at Hanna-Barbera's Marinetand for the Great the Seminary South Shopping Center in Ft. American High Diving Team. Unique to this Worth, Texas, Aug. 5-8.1 visited for the last show is Castoldi's diving from a flying trap- show on the 8th. eze rigging engineered by Bill Brandenberger The show has a whole new appearance this and constructed by Jan Brinkman. Warren year because the Center had put three new C. Wood, director of the Redlands, Calif., steel cables across the mall, and a brand new youth circus, assisted in the installation of orange and yellow canopy covered the whole the rigging over the dolphin arena at the Pa- area. A new red canopy also covered the los Verdes Peninsula Park in Southern Cali- grandstand area, which is nice when the tem- fornia. perature hits 102 degrees. The show was longer than it usually is (this one lasted 40 minutes) and because of this, the Hnucs, Ingrid and Walter, did not do the plate spinning act. They are doing their fine juggling act, of course. Terry O'Brien and Camille (and sons Owen and Liam), open with unicycles and close MARK WATSON (13) died in early August with the slack wire, balancing and juggling in England. He was the son of Ray Twink' act. Watson, Canadian aerialist and head of the Tim Tegge does his fire eating and a turn as Canadian Circus School in Toronto. Twinkles the clown. He also plays excellent drums to the spirited renditions of the old circus tunes played on the organ by his mo- ther, Louise Tegge. Earl Tegge is the ringmaster and docs a good I or Sale job of it. Good, responsive crowds for the twelve shows made everyone happy. 63 Consecutive issues of Southern The last show on Saturday was at 4 p.m. Sawdust beginning with No. 39 which gave the Tegges a chance to see the other circus that was playing Ft. Worth • the Spring 1964 through No. 101 Fall Ringling-Barnum Blue Unit at the convention 1979-$2.00 each. center. When I visited the show, some of the other Also 171 issues of White Tops be- members of the Ed Millelte Tent No. 5, CFA ginning May-June 1952 through were also visiting: Bill and Mildred Hooper; Winston Sparks; and Sylvan Walker. The man- March-April 1981. Three early is- ager of the unicycling King Charles Troupe, sues missing from this run - $2.00 Ted Hansen and wife (from the Ringling cir- cus) were also visiting. each. The TNT show jumps to Joliet, III., and will then have two weeks off in Chicago, which Shipping and Insurance is extra. will give them a chance to have their van re- paired, after being rammed in the side door by an uninsured motorist in Dallas. RICHARD MATHEWS They'll reopen in Grand Rapids, Mich.; and that means a party with Herman Brandmiller 404'^ North 6th Street and the CFA's in that area. (Darn, 1 forgot to Crystal Falls, Michigan - 49920 tell them to say Hello to Herman and Elsie for Lou and I). Page 20 August 31, 1981

selling Circus World, he says. Murphy says in the Spear made it clear that Mattel is not in- volved in discussions with Circus World CIRCUS WORLD CHIEF UNHAPPY suitors. (by John Wark - as reported in the Sentinel Star of July 1,1981). "I guess it is one of those misquotes, a mis- interpretation. Ever since Mattel, Inc., held its annual stock "We're continuing on. We completed our holder meeting June 12, news stories have second phase of capital expansion. We're been popping up that say the toy conglom- just wrapping up some loose ends and pre- erate is considering selling its group of enter- paring for a stronger summer. We have new tainment companies which includes Ringling shows, we're constantly bringing in more Bros, and Bamum & Bailey Circus World. animals and more acts. We're increasing our In the wake of the stories, Mattel and Cir- advertising, going into TV and radio." cus World executives have scrambled to put Murphy who was hired by Mattel last Sep- things in perspective. tember to turn the theme park around fi- James Murphy, president and chief operat- nancially, has been battling uphill. Atten- ing officer of the Central Florida theme park, dance at the park which last year had drop- wa: at the stockholder's meeting. ped to 1.1 million annually, has continued He left chagrined. to slip. "The news conference (after the meeting) "Overall, it's (attendance) still slow. But it was a disappointment/' Murphy says. "It's parallels tourism in the entire state," says (the publicity) not needed when we're trying Murphy. to establish credibility and stability." Meanwhile, industry insiders were passing As Murphy tells it, "a persistent reporter" bets on whether the Marriott Corp. will make at the end of the news conference, "looking a bid for Circus World. The company owns fora story ... twisted the words of (Mattel theme parks in Gurnee, III., Santa Clara, Ca. chairman) Art Spear." and Rye, N.Y., and is said to have sought an Murphy says Spear was asked if Mattel had attraction foothold here several times. ever considered selling Circus World and Spear John Anderson, Marriott's vice president in replied, "Yes, there have been times in the charge of theme parks, said the rumor "is past few years when we considered it" without foundation." The newsman said he noticed that Mattel "It's ironic," says Murphy, "that this comes was not emphasizing funding of its entertain- when we're in the final stages of campground ment group but was concentrating its finan- and hotel studies (for Circus World). We've cial resources on building up its business in just presented our three year plan/' which is toys and hobbies, publishing aod electronic awaiting Mattel approval. goods. "I'm sure not counting on anything like that Spear, says Murphy, replied "that's a fact," (selling Circus World) happening in the near but said the company was not ignoring its future." entertainment companies, which include Circus World, the two traveling Ringling Bros, circus shows, the Ice Follies and Hol- PEOPLE iday on Ice. DOUGLAS MacVALLEY (stunts) has been Spear also was asked if Mattel would ser- officially named talent and acts coordinator iously consider an offer for Circus World if for Peter Jackson Productions, New York- someone made one. Atlantic City. "Art said if in fact someone were to ap- proach us and we checked them out and JOEY JORDAN, juggler, will remain at the they made an offer we were interested in, Playboy Hotel-Casino in Atlantic City for we would consider it," says Murphy. the duration of the summer and into the fall. "But that would be true of Six Flags, Dis- He will unveil his new juggling act in Sept. ney, any business/* Murphy added. "Next TERRY HEAD, comic and RICHARD EWELL thing we know these articles come out." soloist are featured in the Ice Capades show Murphy says the stories were "not true". in Atlantic City, playing there through Sept. Every year there are stories about Mattel 4th. The Circus Report Page 21 Report ACTS HOXIE BROS. CIRCUS FEATURED ACTS BY DON SANDMAN Several novelty acts were featured in the Me- Hoxie Bros. Circus played the Clark County dora, N. D., Medora Musical extravaganza pre- Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ohio, on Aug. 9, sented June 12th thru Sept. 6th. for the Grotto. The shows, presented each evening at 8 p.m. The show was set up with the ticket wagon featured The Fabulous Darnells, Magic with a and office, plus pit show on the right of the Touch of Class; Lamberti, juggling extraordin- front lot. Novelties and refreshments were in ary; Dynamic DeMille, Swashbuckling Star of the center and the side show and pony ride the Tight Wire; and Victor Julian's Little Stars. on the left. As you entered the big top a novelty booth was on the left and refreshments were on the right. All seating is blues as there is no reser- Miscellaneous ved seats. The show is presented in one ring European style with the band in front of HE VISITS THE OLD HOME TOWN the performer's entrance. For the first time in 19 years, Bruce "Char- The band for this performance was made up lie" Johnson returned to the town where he of five pieces: Charles Moyer, trumpet, and started school when the Carson & Barnes leader, Al Gouge, trumpet, John Smith, drum- Circus played Brush, Colo. mer, Steve Michael, trombone and Gary Hoi- The top half of the front page of the Brush veck, baritone horn. News-Tribune was filled witti a picture and The performance was as follows: story heralding his return. The paper sent a Circus Overture by the band; Gary Molveck, photographer with a car to take him to the announcer; Spec 'Circus on Parade'; The places he remembered as a small boy and to Bruski Trio, bikes; Adagio with the Bertloffs; record his visit. Large crowds attended both Randon's Chimps (2); Holveck & Co., magic; circus performances to welcome him back. Pochina, aerialist on trapeze; Clowns and the water gag; Rajah, elephant presented by Mike Rice; Intermission with elephant and pony rides and refreshments. AMERICAN Miss Andromeda, balancing ladder; Ran- don's Canines (Wolfhounds, Oobermans and MUSEUM Greyhounds); Clowns with the strong man; Miss Que Yen Cheng, hair hang; Holveck & Co., The Metamorphosis (with four bewil- ^MAGIC dered helpers from the audience); Clowns, Steve Michaels and his trombone (on vaca- Oqedaysoori tion from the Broadway show 'Barnum'); spend twGor three tjpufs The Hoxie Elephants featuring 'Hoxie' the with four hundred years African male, presented by James 'Dutch' Crawford. of magic. As usual the fans were made to feel at home on the show by manager John Lewis and his Marshall,Michigan 49068 U.S.A. staff and the performers. The following fans and CMB's were seen on the lot: Larry Lyons, Al Conover, Sally Weit- Maryann Harris, Bill Plant, Warren Downing, loff, Ed Jones, Jean Jones, Fred Pfenning, Jr; Donna Downing, John Saunders, Doug Saun- Jim Saunders, Dale Haynes, Ricky Pfening, ders, Charles Dewein, Don and Grace Sand- Richard Shillahan, Dick Shillahan, John Win- man. ter, Norm Vodrey, Forrest Traylor, Jake Con- The show, this year, is not selling a program over, Smiley Brewer, Ann Brewer, Porky South Stan Dillan. Wendel Cultice, Roger Harris. book. They do sell an Enquirer Printing Co. coloring book with a program insert. Page 22 August 31, 1981 Circus were presented at the Detroit Zoolo- gical Gardens. Report The presentations alternated between: the THE ENGESSER ANIMALS Hanneford tigers, the Hanneford Riding Act, featuring Nellie Hanneford, Mark Karoly and BY ROYCE R. THOMPSON Tommy Hanneford, Uncaged leopard Sabu, Thousands of excited shoppers in the Graf- presented by Tajana, Mark Karoly, dressage ton County Faire Mall (Grafton. Wise) enjoy- and the Hanneford elephants. ed the rare opportunity to view, up close, the Tigers were presented by Bill Golden, ring- Don and Roxy Engesser's Exotic Felines, on master was Senor Rai. Aug. 11-15. The other unit was Philip Anthony's Holly- Included in the exhibit were their tigers, wood Liberty Horses, and Sergengeti Lions lions, black leopard and Indian Leopard, with trained and presented by Andre. The ring- Mr. and Mrs. Engesser were Vates and Roby master was George Da Deppo. Engesser, Hollis Luce and Bill Wallace. As a result of the animal circus zoo atten- Hundreds of children were made happy by dance increased dramatically. having an instant color photo taken of them- selves with a live baby lion. Roxy was very pleased to answer all of the many questions that were asked about the animals. Their next date was scheduled for Aug. 18 22 at Lima, Ohio. PEOPLE THE HANNEFORO CIRCUS BOB and ROSANNE O'ERCOLE's baby BY CLARENCE HASTINGS chimp "Katy" played Cheetah for a Tarzan For several weeks prior to closing on Aug. spin-off at the 'Magique' night club in New 9th, trained animals of the Royal Hanneford York. FOR SALE MALE INDIAN ELEPHANT TEN YEARS OLD (TH€

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Call: APPARATUS 1 - 800 - 824 - 7888, Ext. M-4260 Contact on Weekends: Ask for JUNE MILLS John Ford or Gopher Davenport (813) 377 - 1846 - Attention: Jimmy Long, Call - A MAGIC REVIEW .. .by Tom Piccard Rttention CLOWNS AND SHRINERS New for magicians who work with doves. Having been in the business of both per- - FOR SALE - forming magic, creating magic and clowning Many Clown Numbers and Props - Pack for over 15 years now, it's refreshing when age Deal - Good Shape - Send S.A.S.E. something worthwhile and serviceable pops for details to: up. CLOWN PROPS I work with doves myself when performing 21556 W. Ten Mile Road magic shows and I had thought I had used Southfield, Mich - 48075 about every dove harness device ever creat- Phone:313-357-0754 ed • and they always gave me problems - fumbling for snaps to release the bird made There are no metal bands inside the harness the trick look clumsy and sloppy. and the dove rests safe and secure 'til you I tried one type of harness and had to use want it to appear and "bingo" with one hand action it does! both hands and my elbow to get the thing opened, I tried another kind and while it If you work with doves, this harness will was fast opening, the metal band was too have you throwing away all of the old ones much for the bird. I injured a bird before you've had. The harness is available directly giving up on that one. from Jimmy Ray at a price of $18.00 with- Now, a friend of mine. Jimmy Ray, him- out silk and $20.00 with silk included. self a super star of magic - solves all the State whether you want right or left hand problems with his new Dove Harness. He harness and red or black. Order from: Jim- has made the action of the release so simple my Ray, Crazy Morley's Club Avalon, No. and so smooth that if you can just move the Wildwood, NJ 08260. After September send thumb of one hand, out pops the bird. So to: Jimmy Ray, 61 West Whitehorse Pike. simple a child can do dove steals like a pro. Berlin, NJ - 08009. Report SUMMERFEST'81

BY CHRISTINA ENGLIASH This year's Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wise., which ran from June 25 to July 5, featured some of America's finest entertainment among which was Ron Kelroy's Festival Circus. It was by far one of the finest productions he has ever produced up there (it's his 9th year). Leading the way was the intro and ringmas- tering of Col. Lucky Larabee; Overture '81 directed by Keith Killinger; The Great Hu- berto; Hollywood Stuntman; The Jupier Trio; Miss Loni and Miss Barbara, foot jugglers; Al- onzo & Co., whips and ropes; The Chapman Sisters, revolving ladder; Renee & Michele's slides for life; Katinka's Poodles; Lou Ann Jacobs, single trapeze; The Nock Bros., sway poles and the Le Moine Troupe, aerial mo- torcycle, ending with a grand finale featur- ing a patriotic salute to America. Once again Festival Circus has outdone it- self with color and extravagance. For eleven days the show played to capacity including SRO and viewers from adjacent bleacher seats. Not one show was lost despite severe SPECIAL winds. The circus was rated a 4 star special by the THE VACANT LOT Milwaukee audiences. There were two blue BY KEN HODGE and white checkerboard stages topped with red ring curbs, red and white sidewall canvas When the circus rolls its canvas cordoned off the circus area with blue pen- And disappears from sight, nants at the juncture of each section of blea- When the soft light of morning chers, a total of 75 flags. Along each of the Pushes back the night; outdoor riggings were bright multi-colored Gone is billowing canvas, Remaining there instead pennants and the band tent was white and Is crushed and rumpled grassland bright yellow. by hoofs and pachyderm tread. Pungency of tanbark Spoor of spitting snarling cat Smell of fish where seal had barked, Peanuts sweet aroma where chattering mon- And crowds with approval roar. key sat; There is but the crowing of the cock. Odors strangely blendid That and nothing more. To rival perfume's scent. The only remaining vestage Where antics of the clumsy clown Of a happy day well spent. And aerialist's graceful flight Had boggled the imagination Where barker's rasping voice And challenged human might. And beat of rhythmical drum A lonely piece of paper Extoled the wonders within. Was wafted like a kite Inviting all to come. And sailed across the vacant lot Where Calliope screamed its momful song Then disappeared from sight.