Saturday, March 19, 2011

Calling all circus animal training historians--Update on yesterday's thread, "Who Was First?"

Rudy Zahmayer at Circo Americano 1956-1957



Junior pictured in National Geographic in 1971

Manuel Ruffin | Prince Bogino | Circus Animal Trainer


1 comment:

Vincent said...

Wade,

Terrific, I could listen to Mr Ruffin talk for days.

Heartbreaking when these living, breathing vessels of Circus History pass on, so much of what I love about the Circus, the memories and the stories are gone forever.

Did you know Mr Ruffin, any thoughts or rememberances about him?

My favorite line..."Clyde Beatty said to me, I'm gonna teach you how to be a Lion Tamer" is music to my ears.

Vincent/San Diego