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From Chic Silber

From Shannon: Interesting video clip showing the special effects of the Wicked production.

Circus World 1974-77 #1

Came across this Circus World publicity photo of Ben and "Anna May" and decided to add a few more snap shots. Jerry Digney might have had it taken.

Circus World 1974-77 #2

Post Card #1. This is the 5-act I put together and later worked in the center ring with the Blue Show. "Carmen", "Mudu", "Peggy", "Rebecca" and "Zina", all former Billy Smart elephants. Seems I remember hearing that Mudu's name had been "Chi Chi" with Billy Smart which Hugo Schmitt immediately changed on arrival. The girl out front is Miguel Vargas' daughter Marcella who both came with us on our return from Mexico after accepting this job. I might add that Kenneth Feld told me at the time that I was the first Dept. head he had ever hired and hoped I would work out OK.

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Post Card #2

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Post Card #3.

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Miguel Vargas spotting at left.

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Two more suspicious looking characters in the background Gary Jacobson and Scott Riddle.

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Perl Souder #1

Ringling Bros. World's Greatest Shows performing elephants. Trained and presented by Edouard "Perl" Souder.

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The step of authority, Souder at practice in Baraboo.