Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Contortionist

A gymnast or athlete who entertains people by contorting his or her body into seemingly impossible positions and postures. The human pretzel.

"Cremorne Gardens - Wanted: male and female Equestrians, Tumblers, Acrobatic Performers, Contortionists."

Charles Cornwallis, New World (1859).

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