Sword Swallowers
The art of sword-swallowing is older than the circus. Older than show business itself. Thought to have originated as an art-form in India among the Fakirs, the swallowing of dangerous objects is a theme which still excites human interest wherever displayed.
As a sideshow act, a "working act", sword-swallowing has been seen on virtually every midway, and in every ten-in-one since just after Barnum. And the danger cannot be underestimated, as performers have been mortally injured performing such feats as swallowing neon tubes.
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Performers in this category
- Ajax
- Alex Linton
- Betty Bancroft
- The Amazing Blondini
- Chevalier Cliquot
- Delno Fritz
- Capt. Don Leslie
- Dumont "World Wonder"
- Edith Clifford
- Francis Doran
- Mimi Garneau
- Joseph Grendol
- Karmi
- Patricia Katts
- Peter Kortos
- Lady Beth
- Louise Long
- Jack Loonie
- Marie Devere
- Johnny Meah
- Milo Milse
- Miss Patricia
- Estelline Pike
- Edna Price
- Prince Lucky Ball
- Julian Putzkewitsch
- Rafael
- Jimmy Rapp
- Chas. Raymond
- Lady Sandra Reed
- Ricky Richiardi
- Joe Riley
- Smith, Leatha
- Victorina
- Zula Zingara
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