In 1951 Count Nicholas became the ringmaster of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus and continued in that position until 1955. On August 31 1954 (His 44 birthday) “the Count” was presented with a gold whistle by fellow performers. After leaving Ringling, Count Nicholas served as ringmaster on many large circuses, including the ...

Col. Harry L. Thomas, one of the most famous circus ringmasters of all time. In the 1940s, Col. Thomas served as ringmaster on the Cole Bros Circus and Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus .

After graduating high school in 1977, it was only logical he join the Cole Circus. He performed a juggling/balancing act, served as ringmaster, and became Mr. Cole's right hand man. When Cole retired at the age of 80, Billy purchased the show and remains at its helm today.

In 1957 John Ringling North and Arthur Concello made the decision to leave the Ringling Bros. and Barnum &Bailey Circus tents behind and begin showing in buildings. Also in 1957 the Clyde Beatty railroad circus was purchased by Frank McClosky, Walter Kernan, Jerry Collins and Randolph Calhoun.

Jun 20, 2001 · After leaving Ringling, Count Nicholas served as ringmaster on many large circuses, including the Clyde Beatty Cole Bros. Circus. Circus. In 1967 Nicholas was hired by the James E. Strates Shows (a large railroad carnival), as their Ambassador of good will.

Jun 20, 2001 · COUNT NICHOLAS, who has died aged 90, was one of America's most prominent ringmasters, and remembered by many as "America's most famous Ringmaster". Angelo Nicholas was born at Varos, Greece, on August 31 1910. After emigrating to America he joined the Ringling Brothers' Circus when he was 16 years old.

In 1927, at age 16, he joined Ringling Bros. Circus and by the late 50’s, became ringmaster. He continued his. shows. Count was known for his distinctive, booming voice, traditional red coat, black top hat, and golden whistle. Everyone. smashing good …

Nov 2, 2021 · Col. Harry L. Thomas was one of the most famous circus ringmasters of all time. In the 1940s, Col. Thomas served as ringmaster on the Cole Bros Circus and Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Sep 4, 2009 · Jimmy James Plott, longtime Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus clown and ringmaster passed away today. Jimmy was a wonderful person, an excellent clown (and mentor to younger clowns) and one of the best ringmasters that I've ever had the pleasure of working with.

May 21, 2010 · Ringmaster Chris Connors of the Cole Brothers Circus of the Stars will introduce the performers at PNC Field in Moosic this weekend. At times, Chris Connors’ boss will ask him why he’s just...