Hankie Trick #2
Posted By thecircusblog on September 14, 2011
Same trick, only done on a trapeze. As you can see, the performer is on his knees at the end of a high swing. This is where the bending down for the handkerchief must take place, at the end of the forward swing.
Only for a split second will the gravity force hold you tight to the trapeze bar allowing for that split second to take the hankie in your teeth from the trap bar. It is still not an easy trick. As a matter of fact, I don’t think an audience really appreciates it.
Photo from Capell Bros Collection. The year and performer’s name are unknown to me.
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