The Man on the Flying Trapeze
my vintage book collection
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Labels: 1950s, book illustrations, cirkus
www.johnnyeckmuseum.com
"Johnny Eck was born 27 August 1911 along with a twin brother named Robert. Johnny was born sans legs and with a truncated spine, resulting in the appearance of his body stopping midway through his torso.
In the mid '20s, Johnny began performing as a single-o (solo sideshow), although his brother traveled with him to emphasize their difference. He worked for years in the entertainment business, and is best known for his role in Tod Browning's Freaks. ( More (including very cute baby photos) )"
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Posted by Martin Klasch 3 comments
Labels: cirkus, freaks, Johnny Eck, photos, vintage photos