'The grandson of a freed convict and an Aboriginal woman, Con Colleano grew up in an era of repressive control of Aboriginal people. Despite this, he became one of the greatest tightrope performers ever known.'
'The Wizard of the Wire presents a history of Con Colleano (pronounced Ka-lee-no), one of the world's greatest circus artists. Mark St Leon, a circus historian, has produced an impressive work that is well illustrated with photographs, circus programs, sketches and handbills. The text is interspersed with reminiscences from Colleano himself, from his wife, from other family members, and from associates in the industry.' (Introduction)
'The grandson of a freed convict and an Aboriginal woman, Con Colleano grew up in an era of repressive control of Aboriginal people. Despite this, he became one of the greatest tightrope performers ever known.'
'The Wizard of the Wire presents a history of Con Colleano (pronounced Ka-lee-no), one of the world's greatest circus artists. Mark St Leon, a circus historian, has produced an impressive work that is well illustrated with photographs, circus programs, sketches and handbills. The text is interspersed with reminiscences from Colleano himself, from his wife, from other family members, and from associates in the industry.' (Introduction)
