There Was Only One P.T. Barnum (3/9/10)
Phineas Taylor Barnum was almost a Yankee Doodle Dandy, but missed it by one day. When Barnum was born 200 … More >>

Reunion Renews Interest in Circus World Memorabilia (3/1/10)
With typical circus fanfare, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus World broke ground for its theme park on April … More >>

Memories of a Life in the Circus – Odds and Ends from the Big Top (2/2/10)
In two previous articles, I shared experiences in the life of Charlotte (Shive) Maxwell, who spent 20 years performing with … More >>

The Circus Fraternity: My Friend Charlotte and the Ubangis (1/27/10)
In an earlier article, I told the story of a dear friend, Charlotte (Shive) Maxwell, who ran away and joined … More >>

Fascinating Story behind Antique Sunburst Circus Wagon Wheel (1/13/10)
Finding antique and odd circus equipment is difficult, but such items are highly treasured by circus collectors. Sometimes the provenance … More >>

Circus Toys Delight Collectors as well as Children (1/5/10)
The circus has always been a popular theme for children’s toys, but these toys are seldom sought after by circus … More >>

Circus Christmas Cards — A Colorful Big Top Collectible (12/7/09)
During the Christmas season, circuses are typically at winter quarters preparing for another year on the road. Circus owners have … More >>

The Ringling Name Sells Products and Expands the World of Circus Collectibles (11/30/09)
In a previous article I wrote a little about the history of The Greatest Show On Earth. Over the years, … More >>

Wild West Show Memorabilia Features Great Names of the American West (11/23/09)
Collecting wild west show memorabilia is as important to circus collectors as collecting circus memorabilia. The history of the wild … More >>

Older Circus Photos Bring Higher Prices (11/10/09)
In a previous article Circus Photos I wrote about circus photographs and their values. Another article on Side Show collectibles … More >>