The Amazing Elvis Mokko

According to the Raffaele De Ritis blog, the performer in this video is Elvis Mokko from Mozambique: "He was a regular feature of european night-clubs in the 70s, then turning to theme park and events in Germany." This video shows a performance in Cirque d'Hiver, Paris, during the late 70s.

The question I have is how he ever dreamed up this performance in the first place. What inspires a person to find out if they can lift a chair in their mouth?

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Posted By: Alex - Tue Nov 11, 2008
Category: Human Marvels | Performance Art

Comments

Walking around with tables and/or chairs in ones mouth is a Mediterranean thing. It used to be quite popular here in Greece along with throwing plates and flowers.

BTW, it helps if one takes of ones shirt first.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 11/11/08 at 11:21 AM

Hey ladies, here's a guy who's really skilled with his mouth, but I daresay you'd best not startle him while he goes down on you.

Posted by kingmonkey in Athens, Ontario on 11/11/08 at 12:59 PM

What inspires a person to find out if they can lift a chair in their mouth?

Frat parties?

Posted by Tah on 11/11/08 at 06:33 PM

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