Melvin Burkhart
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Melvin Burkhart (1907–2001) is often cited as the originator of the act Human Blockhead, i.e. hammering a nail or steel spike up his nose. Though others did blockhead before him, Melvin expanded and perfected it as a stand alone act.
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"The Original Human Blockhead", "Anatomical Wonder", "The Two-Faced Man"
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