The Koch Sisters: Acrobatics, Ladder and Aerial Bicycle 1942 & 1944
The Koch Sisters (real surname –Kuharzh-Koh) Marta Boleslavovna Koch was born in Riga, Latvia (1912-1996). Circus performer, acrobat, gymnast, Honoured […]
Janik & Arnaut: Serpent Dance 1954 AND Lola & Liebmann: Dance of the Cobra: 1951
From what started as a simple search to find more information about the artists in this first video, has led
Harry Henry Kramer aka Harry “Pop” Kramer: Trick Cyclist and Unicyclist 1951
Harry Henry Kramer AKA Harry “Pop” Kramer, a vaudeville trick cyclist and unicyclist, performed across the Appalachian mountains from town
Bob, Tina and Jean Rema: Perch Pole Act 1933 & 1936
This is the sort of discovery I was hoping for when I recently renewed my subscription to the British Newspaper
Terry O’Brien and Company (Terry & Camille): Growing Candlestick Trick, Juggling, Mouth Stick, Slackwire 1970s
Here's someone you may not have heard of performing the Growing Candlestick Trick on a very slack wire. He also
Daviso Martini: Juggling, Kicking Cups and Saucers to Head, Mouth Stick, Slackwire 1960s
Wow.. what a terrific act! I've certainly never heard of this man before and I can't find much written about
Tommy Fossett and his wife, Vera (Tommy de-Vel & Vera): Clowning, Juggling and Unicycling 1960s-1980s
“The Fossett family is one of the oldest circus families still in existence and one of the most prolific ones
Peter Brasnett (Leone) and Margaret Smith (Miss Tarnyia) aka The Retros: Trapeze and Sway Pole, British Duo 1950-1960s
This is all the information I have discovered about this performing couple. If anyone knows anything else about The Retros,
Will Evans: Acrobat, Actor, Comedian and Playwright 1899
Here's a film from 1899. I've taken this article from the BFI website, in case some of you were unable
Alf Tabb: Bicycle Shop Owner and Trick Cyclist 1930s-1970s
Well this is just lovely and so quintessentially English!Alf Tabb (1883 − 1976) was a bicycle shop owner and trick