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Rubberboy: Daniel Browning Smith
Nicknamed "Rubberboy", Daniel is unique, even among his peers. Most contortionists are either forward benders or backward benders, but rarely both. Daniel, who is able to contort and dislocate his 5'8" body into almost any formation, is that rare exception, so much so that he holds three Guinness World Records. Daniel's opening and closing acts are especially awe inspiring-- he emerges from a tiny 19.5"x13.5"x16" box to begin and manages to fold himself back into the box before being carried off stage.
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The Ayala Sisters:
When Michelle, Andrea and Alexis Ayala enter the circus ring, the petite sisters juggle fire, twirl and spin-- all while hanging by their long locks. Traditional hair suspension acts go up and down more than the stock market, never leaving the performer suspended for more than half a minute. But the Ayala sisters, like their mother before them, remain aloft for nearly six minutes, only coming back to the circus floor long enough to gain momentum for their final dizzying, high-speed spin! |
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The Wolf Boy:
Take one look at Danny Gomez and you'll realize there's something different about him. Born with a condition called hypertrichosis, his entire body, including his face, is covered with thick black hair. But Danny is about much more than his unusual physical appearance. He's been performing since he was a small child--more than 20 years--and his amazing skills include juggling, trampoline, trapeze, and even daredevil motorcycle stunts. Danny's warm personality and quirky sense of humor make him a favorite with audiences, especially children. Danny and his older brother Larry, who is also afflicted with hypertrichosis, frequently performed together as the Wolf Brothers until recently when Larry retired from showbiz. |
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Tim "Zamora the Torture King" Cridland:
Audience members may cring while watching Zamora perform, but they never forget him. Using martial arts techniques combined with Eastern teaching, hypnosis, and an extensive knowledge of anatomy, Zamora astounds and shocks his fans with feats of mind over matter-- jumping on and eating glass, sword swallowing, electrocution, and body skewering--only to emerge intact and unscathed. That can't always be said for the more squamish members of the crowd. |
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George "The Giant" McArthur:
At 7'3", George McArthur stands out among performers but not just because of his imposing size. This multitalented gentle giant holds a Guiness World Record for having the most weight- 1,387 pounds from slabs of cement--broken on his body while lying on a bed of nails. George started in the circus business as a fire-eater, a skill he learned while determined to rid himself of a fear of flames. Since then he's added sword swallowing, walking on broken glass, eating glass, and straight jacket escapes to his performing repertoire.
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Mighty Mike Murga:
A supermarket of unique talent, "little person" Mighty Mike Murga works as a strong man, fire-eater, unicycle rider, and juggler. Those these might seem like typical circus skills, at 4'3" Mike has to work harder to overcome the challenges of his size and low center of gravity to perfect the skills his taller peers take for granted. Recently, Mike completed a tour with Motley Crue, whose heavy metal fans immediately fell in love with the diminutive star. |
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