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| A vintage circus print of a circus strongman. |
The circus strongman is one of many acts found in a modern
circus. The strongman demonstrates great strength, power and agility to
the audience. The strongman and strongwomen were very popular
attractions in the circus in the 19th century.
Early strongmen would usually exhibit their awesome strength by lifting
or moving objects which the audience would believe impossible to move.
They would lift anvils, have anvils placed on their chest, bend metal
bars and some were even reported to hold cannons on their shoulders
while an assistant lit and fired the cannon. What do you suppose your
circus strongman or strongwoman could lift? Perhaps an elephant or two
maybe?
Click to see what these strongmen are lifting:
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