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
Boris Amarantov: Soviet Actor, Director and Juggler 1960s
Okay folks, so here’s a rare gem! I say that because I’m delving into the rabbit hole of juggling and
The Karpi Troupe: Icarian/ Risley Act 1937
I saw a post in another circus group that I'm a member of, from an 84 yr old man who
Acrobatics, Iron Jaw, Trapeze and a Large, Spinning Rocket! 1930s-2020s
I realise that most of you are on your phones but I recommend that you use a computer or laptop
Johnny Hutch: British Acrobat with The 7 Royal Hindustans 1931
This is quite a significant find! Not because we've never seen videofootage of this performer before and certainly not because
Tommy Trevor And Partner 1940: Rola-Bola, juggling and expert balancing act
WHAT A FIND!!! So earlier today I rewatched an old Pathe video from 1940 called, “Tommy Trevor And Partner”, which
The Foxwell Family – British Juggling Family 1940s-1990s
I’ve been doing some research into a British family of jugglers and in addition to discovering some family tree and
Les Dassie – Acrobatic Slapstick 1952
Les Dassie, aka The Dassies, The Dassie Brothers, Dassie-Brothers, Les Dassies and The Dassis, a slapstick comedy, acrobatic duo from
The Artamonov Jugglers 1961
Alexander Ivanovich Artamonov was a veteran of the Great Patriotic War, a veteran of the variety stage, and an Honoured