Human Marvels
The Talented Amy Gordon
On her resume, cabaret comedienne Amy Gordon lists her Special Skills as: Rollerskate dancing (disco, tap), Ukulele, Swing Dance, Tango, Stilts, Slackwire, Rolling Globe, Yoga, Prat/Stairfalls, Hat-tricks, Juggling (pass clubs, knives, fire), rubber face/body, dialects, Dutch/French languages, Pyrotechnic Shooter.Her acts include doing a Flamenco dance on rollerskates, singing "Taint No Sin" accompanied in harmony by skulls she wears as a bra, as well as playing "America the Beautiful" in three part harmony on kazoos from three different orifices. The latter act you can see below.
Posted By: Alex - Mon Mar 30, 2009 -
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Category: Human Marvels, Music, Patriotism, Theater and Stage, Performance Art
Sideshow Illusions
Sideshow expert Jon Marshall has created a unique business model: replicating the freak shows of the past as corporate entertainment. Check out his pitch in the video below, then visit his web site.Also, you can see a great "audio slideshow" where he another expert discuss the history of sideshows at the bottom of this page.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Mar 26, 2009 -
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Category: Entertainment, Fairs, Amusement Parks, and Resorts, Human Marvels
One-Man Bands
Having recently watched Mary Poppins, I wondered if anyone actually performed as a one-man band these days.Maybe only in cartoons?
But no. Unfortunately for us, the one-man band tradition continues to flourish.
See several others after the jump.
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Posted By: Paul - Fri Mar 20, 2009 -
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Category: Human Marvels, Music, ShowBiz, Stupidity
Balancin’ Fool
From Life magazine for March 10 1952, we get eight photos of one Robert Dotzauer, who liked to...well, balance things.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Feb 27, 2009 -
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Category: Eccentrics, Human Marvels, 1950s
Weekend in Havana
Can you sing as fast as Carmen Miranda does in this tune, "Rebola a Bola," from WEEKEND IN HAVANA?I found the Portuguese lyrics and had Google translate them. The eccentric result is to be found after the jump: original line in Portuguese followed by English "translation."
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Posted By: Paul - Sat Feb 21, 2009 -
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Category: Fashion, Human Marvels, Movies, Music, 1940s, South America
The Dionne Quintuplets
Today, we have the "Octo-mom."
Posted By: Paul - Sat Feb 07, 2009 -
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Category: Babies, Body Modifications, Celebrities, Drugs, Fads, Family, Human Marvels, Obsessions, Pop Culture, Technology, 1930s
Man vs. Watermelon
If there's a special stunt you claim to be able to perform, at least be able to do it. Otherwise you'll end up on TV with people watching in horror as you desperately slam your head against a watermelon.
Posted By: Alex - Sat Jan 03, 2009 -
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Category: Human Marvels
Magnetic Man
Check out the videos of Miroslaw sticking pots to his forehead. They're comedy classics. I'm more inclined to attribute his ability to sticky skin than to magnetism. A bit of glue might also help.
Posted By: Alex - Tue Dec 16, 2008 -
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Category: Human Marvels
Turkey Calls
Before you dig into your turkey today, check out Preston Pittman demonstrating his turkey calls. Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted By: Alex - Thu Nov 27, 2008 -
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Category: Animals, Human Marvels, Thanksgiving
Transporting bricks, the hard way
Today give thanks that you don't have this guy's job.
Posted By: Alex - Thu Nov 27, 2008 -
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Category: Human Marvels, Video
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