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Siegmund Breitbart Circus Poster

Posted on Saturday, July 25th, 2015 by John Wood
Here’s one that no one has seen for a long time: a rare poster of Siegmund Breitbart from the Paris stop of his European Tour.  Breitbart is shown supporting a woman playing the piano, two horses and a crowd of people all on his chest.
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Paris ~ The Boat Man

Posted on Sunday, December 23rd, 2012 by John Wood

Paris The Boat Man

Paris, the great French strongman was known as “The Boat Man.” Why? Because in his act he lifted boats! Paris often performed at the famous Folies Bergeres, and backlifted a boatload (literally!) of men, a total weight said to be over 1000 kg.
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