A Circus Isn’t a Circus Unless It Has a Band: Collecting Circus Music (10/26/10)
“A circus isn’t a circus unless it has a band.” So said Merle Evans in his biography written by Gene … More >>

Magazines with An Emphasis On Circus Are Inexpensive Collectibles (10/5/10)
Magazines often publish circus stories, along with colorful photos and graphics. In a previous article I wrote for WorthPoint … More >>

Circus Collectibles Delivered by Mail: Circus Letterhead (9/28/10)
A hand-penned or typed letter from a circus is like receiving a work of art in the mail. Circus owners … More >>

Elephants—the Wonder of the Circus—Make for Specialized Collectible Category (9/7/10)
Here come the elephants! Surveys of the circus-going public consistently rate the elephant as their favorite act. In fact, … More >>

The Truth Behind the Famous yet Bogus ‘Ringling Brothers’ Mustache Cups’ (8/30/10)
“There are a thousand and one stories under the big top . . .” The above is a phrase oft repeated … More >>

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 >>

Roy Rogers’ Auction is Truly the Last Roundup for Movie, Early TV Cowboys (8/2/10)
“I’m heading for the last roundup Gonna saddle old Paint for the last time and ride So long, old pal. It’s time … 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 >>