"Tip rope walkers" walk a plank to simulate the wire. Fred Hertwig, director of the circus, shows a group of girls how to do a one-legged swan trick. The impressive show includes many acts. Traveling Circus is operated by City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks. Photo dated: July 4, 1964.
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