Upon P.T. Barnum's death, James Anthony Bailey significantly expanded his management responsibilities within the entertainment industry, taking full control of the primary show and adding another major spectacle.
Bailey's Actions After Barnum's Passing
When P.T. Barnum passed away in 1891, James Anthony Bailey, who was his business partner, took complete management of The Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth. This was a natural progression, given Bailey's prior integral role in the show's operations and its immense success.
Beyond simply continuing the operations of their established circus, Bailey also broadened his scope within the world of grand spectacles. In 1894, he further solidified his prominent position by taking on the management of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. This demonstrated his ambition and strategic insight in controlling leading entertainment ventures of the era.
Key Management Roles Assumed by James Anthony Bailey:
- 1891: Fully managed The Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth.
- 1894: Took on the management of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
This period marked Bailey's ascendancy as a singular force in managing large-scale, popular entertainment attractions, maintaining and expanding the legacy initiated with Barnum.
