Sunday, August 13, 2006

Althoff's Circus 1937-38 #4


"Chocolat & Company" These artists are known as Trampolinists. Tumbling is one of the oldest feats in the professiona showman's repertoire".

No 9- HARRY WILLIAMS
Introduces four white stallions.

No. 10- THE FOUR PHILLIPS
Most Extraordinary Equilibrists and Upside-Down Jugglers.

No. 11- ALTHOFF'S EDUCATED ELEPHANTS

No. 12- FARENGO
A Man- A Trapeze- A Thrilling Surprise!

Posted by Buckles at 8/13/2006 06:42:00 AM

1 comments:

Anonymous said...

Now, this is a very rare picture. The act was a comedy duo from the trampoline's Rastelli family. Chocolat became famous later, in the 60S, when the Rastellis included him in their legendary clown entrèe. The other in the picture can easily be Alfredo Rastelli. Alfredo passed away last year just after being honoured by Prince Rainier III in Monte Carlo with a Special Award for his career Achievement.

13 August, 2006 12:08

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