Showman
Found in 348 Collections and/or Records:
Envelope of Press Cuttings Primarily About the Denvers' Act, c1933 - 1974
Envelope of Press Cuttings Relating to the Norman Family, c1950 - 1994
Fabulous Vas Vegas Magazine, 27 October 1956
Two copies of Fabulous Las Vagas Magazine, which includes an advertisement for an event that featured The Sensational Denvers at Hotel Sahara, Vas Vegas, Nevada (Page 3) and a short article describing the their knife throwing act (Page 26). Purple cover with white text, illustrated with a black and white photograph of a woman in a bikini, with black text inside, and black and white illustrations and photographs, 44pp.
Fabulous Vas Vegas Magazine, 3 November 1956
Two copies of Fabulous Las Vagas Magazine, which includes an advertisement for an event that featured The Sensational Denvers at Hotel Sahara, Vas Vegas, Nevada (Page 3) and a short article describing the their knife throwing act (Page 26). Purple cover with white text, illustrated with a black and white photograph of a woman in a bikini, with black text inside, and black and white illustrations and photographs, 44pp.
Form Regarding Two Counts of Having Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Sections 1(1) and 21(1) and (4) of the Firearms Act 1968, 18 May 1978
Form issued on Thursday 18 May 1978 at 10 am, by E Wallace of West London Magistrates Court, concerning two counts of having possession of a firearm contrary to section 1(1) and sections 21(1) and (4) of the Firearms Act 1968 (no further details provided); 1p.
Four Handbills for Ray Roger's Circus and Wild West Show, c1940 - 1950
Four handbills, advertising an engagement of the Knife Throwing Denvers by Gainsboro [Gainsborough?] Film Studios, to impale Jack Hulbert and Gordon Harker to the wall at Ray Roger’s Circus and Wild West Show; typescript, 4pp.
Front Sheet of Troy (Ohio) Daily News, 8 September 1956
Single front sheet of the Troy [Ohio] Daily News, with no apparent connection to the Denvers.
Further Letter Regarding Wild West Shows, 27 May 1993
Letter from John M Hall to Hal Denver, concerning Wild West shows; manuscript, 1p.
Garforth House Junior Amusement Gardens Poster, c1958 - 1962
Hailsham Gala Programme, 10 June - 15 September 1960
Printed programme for Hailsham Gala. The middle page of the programme includes an advertisement for The Sensational Denvers', who performed at the event titled, 'The Knife Throwing Denvers: Rope Spinning, Bullwhips, Knife and Hatchet Throwing, Flaming Torches' (Red text and photograph on cream background). There is also a photograph of Olga Denver on the front cover of the programme (Red photograph on a yellow background). Blue and red text inside, 60pp.
Hal Denver's Cowboy Hat and Boots, c1950 - 1960
White leather cowboy boots and a black cowboy hat, worn on stage by knife thrower, Hal Denver of The Sensational Denvers (aka Ralph Norman).
Hal Denver's Cowboy Jacket, Trousers and Belts, c1950 - 1960
Male cowboy costume (cream with green decorations), including a jacket and a pair of trousers, two decorative belts, and two neckties, worn by the knife thrower, Hal Denver of The Sensational Denvers (aka Ralph Norman).
Hal Denver's Cowboy Shirt and Trousers, c1950 - 1960
Male cowboy costume (cream with red decorations), including a shirt and pair of trousers, worn by the knife thrower, Hal Denver of The Sensational Denvers (aka Ralph Norman). Accompanied by one female costume comprising a golden sequined bra and mini skirt with tassels, possibly worn by Hal Denver's assistant, Olga Denver.
Hal Denver's Cowboy Shirt, Trousers and Belts, c1950 - 1960
Male cowboy costume, including a shirt, pair of trousers and a decorative belt, worn by Hal Denver of The Sensational Denvers (aka Ralph Norman).
Hal Norman Rodeo Times Action Act Advertisement Mock-Up, c1948 - 1952
This item is thought to be a mock-up for a leaflet or handbill advertising, Ralph Norman's wild west act. Includes a photograph of Ralph Norman, images of cowboys, an American flag and the words: 'Hal [Norman]. Rodeo Times Action Act', 1p.
Hal Recalls a Showbiz Life Among the Stars Newspaper Cutting, c1970 - 1990
Undated cutting from unknown newspaper; article by Philip Hoskins.
Hal's Hot Stuff Newspaper Cutting from Weekend, 20 - 24 November 1957
Newspaper cutting of a double spread colour feature, from Weekend, entitled ‘Hal’s Hot Stuff’, on Hal & Olga Denver’s act; four colour photographs.
Handbill for Empire Theatre, Swansea, 8 March 1954
Handbill for Empire Swansea, on Monday 8 March [no year given; likely 1954], with the Famous Knife Throwing Denvers on the bill.
Handbill for New Cross Empire, 13 September 1937
Small handbill, torn in half, for New Cross Empire, 13 September 1937, with the Knife Throwing Denvers on the bill; typescript, 1p.
Handbill for the Great American Circus and Variety Round-up, c1940 - 1960
Bill of 'The Great American Circus & Western Variety Round-up' [continental wonder show], with the ‘Sensational Hatchet Man’ billed; illustrated, 3pp.