Clowns — The Hearts of the Circus Make Great Collectible Category (8/16/10)
Send in the clowns—and the elephants! When we go to a traditional American circus, we expect to see both, and … More >>

Searching for the Origin of the Astley Circus Engravings (7/27/10)
Once again, I was caught up in the hunt and loved every minute! In 1976, our bicentennial year, I was … More >>

Marx Brother Movie Helps Solve Circus Badge Mystery (7/10/10)
A serious circus collector always keeps his eyes open to discover new and useful information. It can be found in … More >>

A Ticket Is Your Entry To The Big Show And More (6/29/10)
If you want to see the circus, don’t try to sneak in for free. “All children must have ticket, … More >>

You Can’t Tell Your Funambulists from Your Kinkers without Knowing Your Circus Lingo (6/8/10)
Behind the scenes and on the back lot of any circus is another world, complete with its own language or … More >>

Collecting Circus Stamps Means a Worldwide Search (5/31/10)
By far the most colorful circus stamps are those issued in foreign countries. The checklist provided by The American Topical … More >>

Collect Circus Stamps for Color and Variety on a Budget (5/24/10)
In the world of philately (the study and collection of postage stamps), there are those who concentrate on collecting topical … More >>

Collecting ‘The Greatest Motion Picture On Earth’ (5/3/10)
“We bring you the circus, the pied piper whose magic tunes greet children of all ages, from 6 to … More >>

Motion Pictures That Chronicle Circus Life Mix Collectible Categories (4/13/10)
Circus life is a natural for motion pictures. Old movies give us rare glimpses of long-gone, circus performers and their … More >>

Searching For Circus Collectibles (3/30/10)
“Where do you look for circus collectibles?” I get asked that question over and over, and it’s a question you … More >>