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 >>

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 >>

Circus Blogs: Inside Stories from Men with Sawdust in their Veins (5/12/09)
Circus blogs are an open window to the circus worlds of today and yesterday. The best of these blogs is … More >>

Circus Museums and Collections (12/4/08)
The circus is alive and well today, and the rich heritage of the past can be found in many museums … More >>

Is That Old Circus Poster You Found Authentic or a Reproduction? (11/3/08)
So you’ve just found the most amazing circus poster online and want to bid on it. Or maybe you are thinking about buying one at an antique mall. How do you know it is real? Could it be a reproduction? You aren’t sure. What can you do? More >>

Circus Route Books – A Record of the Past (10/27/08)
Circus Route Books — A Record of the Past By Larry Kellogg More >>

Circus Books: Building a Solid Foundation for Collecting (10/7/08)
Circus Books: Building a Solid Foundation for Collecting By Larry Kellogg More >>

Circus Show Names and the Greatest Show Name of All Time (9/22/08)
When collecting circus memorabilia it’s important to be familiar with the names of the hundreds of circuses that have crisscrossed this nation since John Bill Ricketts gave his first show in Philadelphia in 1793. The best resource for this information is a book entitled Directory of American Circuses: 1793-2000 by Robert L. Parkinson. More >>

Circus Collector Fan Organizations (9/8/08)
Everybody loves the circus. That may sound like a cliché but, it’s a fact. If you’re interested in collecting circus memorabilia and learning more about the circus, look no further. Below is information from the websites of some of the better known organizations and links to their web sites. Have fun! More >>

Circus Memorabilia (9/27/07)
Circus Memorabilia “Official Price Guide to Collectibles” by Harry L Rinker The 1920s through the 1940s marked the golden age of the tent … More >>