Lionel Legare: Rolling Globe danger act
Here are two photos of Lionel Legare performing his Mammoth Spiral Tower Act in Pennsylvania in 1910. Here's an article
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Danger Acts
Achille Philion: Circus Showman and Rolling Globe artist 1890s
The Philion was a coal-burning steamer built by circus showman Achille Philion, who was born in (French) Canada in 1851.
Signor Ethardo: The Spiral Ascensionist (real name, Stephen John Etheridge) 1860s
Here's Signor Ethardo (1825-1911), known as 'The Spiral Ascensionist', seen here performing at the Crystal Palace during the 1860s.“One of
Philippe Petit: French, high wire artist 1994 and 2015
Philippe Petit is a French, high wire artist and you can read more about him here:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippe_PetitAfter seeing this, I'd really
Ernest Gadbin – Desperado: Daredevil early 1900s
Taken from his book, “This Way to the Big Show” (1936), veteran circus press agent Dexter W. Fellows, recalled the
Rondart: Dart-blower 1955 and 1984
Not juggling but quite interesting!Here’s Rondart aka Ronald Tomlinson, performing on the Paul Daniels Magic Show in 1984.https://youtu.be/rzVJUL1F6uUYou can read
The Salto Monocycle Track 1904
Wow! Check out this act from 1904! Sadly no video yet.It was called the Salto Monocycle Track. “This sensational act
The Koch Sisters: Acrobatics, Ladder and Aerial Bicycle 1942 & 1944
The Koch Sisters (real surname –Kuharzh-Koh) Marta Boleslavovna Koch was born in Riga, Latvia (1912-1996).Circus performer, acrobat, gymnast, Honoured Artist
Acrobatics, Iron Jaw, Trapeze and a Large, Spinning Rocket! 1930s-2020s
I realise that most of you are on your phones but I recommend that you use a computer or laptop
Les Freres Desprez: Double Somersault Car Act 1949
Gaston Desprez (1864-1938) was a French inventor and theatre director. The son of an industrialist, he was the inventor of
Enoch Brocklehurst: knife juggler and sword swallower UK 1890-1970
Here’s a performer you’ve probably never heard of. Enoch Brocklehurst was born in 1890 in the Derbyshire town of Ilkeston,