Very Large Circus Performers of Yesteryear

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Posted By: Paul - Wed Aug 05, 2020
Category: Human Marvels | Twentieth Century | Circuses, Carnivals, and Other Traveling Shows

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Back then you had to go to the circus to see them. Today, you just go to Walmart.

Posted by Brian on 08/05/20 at 12:14 PM

Interesting that someone 7 feet tall was circus-worthy.

Here's a photo of "Arthur."
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpicclick.de%2F13009753-Arthur-der-Kolossalknabe-Dicker-Mensch-1911-401814791227.html&psig=AOvVaw2CxJh8e_uHbjppxA71_zyn&ust=1596737361747000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=2ahUKEwiAg5-r1ITrAhUEsFMKHQAEAgEQr4kDegUIARCYAQ

Posted by FRANK on 08/05/20 at 01:49 PM

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