Thursday, November 15, 2018

MORE RINGMASTERS


6 comments:

Chic Silber said...


Norman Barrett from "Merry Old England"

I believe he was on Bertram Mills

Perhaps Sue Lenz can tell us more

Bob Swaney said...

In Europe, the ringmaster is referred to as "M. Loyal" (Monsieur Loyal). One of prominence is Alain Andre, aka "Petit Gougou" who presides over the annual Monte Carlo Circus Festival. All shows are announced in French.

Chic Silber said...


"Sergio" had been Monte Carlo's

ringmaster for many early years

as well as for our touring unit

He also worked for the Bougliones

at Cirque D'Hiver for years

Sue Lenz said...

Yes Chic my EX was with Bertram Mills Circus for many years presenting horses and riding High school also the Courier and later Ringmaster. He also was Ringmaster at the Tower Circus, Blackpool for twenty-five years and for the last I believe nineteen years with Zippo's Circus. UK.

Paul Gutheil said...

He was featured on the Big Apple Circus some years back with his bird act, a lovely charming gentleman.

Paul Binder said...

Great Ringmaster...great guy!