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Saturday, September 29, 2007

  • Louis Cyr and Horace Barre' - John Robinson's $25,000 Challenge Feature
  • Louis Cyr and Horace Barre Circus PosterLouis Cyr and Horace Barre' - John Robinson's $25,000 Challenge Feature

    During the 1898 Circus Season, Canadian Strongman Louis Cyr and his assstant/protege' Horace Barre performed their unique feats of strength all around the country in the John Robinson Circus.

    As they criss-crossed the map, John Robinson put up $25,000 for any person who could duplicate any one of either of their feats.

    Their performance included the back lift, Cyr's Barrel Lifting Feat, supporting feats, and lifting other heavy dumbbells or blockweights of various sizes and shapes.

    Adjusting for inflation, that would be nearly $600,000 today, and, ironically enough, their money would still be safe...

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