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![A Brilliant but Confused Impression of Bright Plumage](https://encyclopediaoftheexquisite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/jules-leotard-nypl-400x300.jpeg)
A Brilliant but Confused Impression of Bright Plumage
Today, just a little pictorial ode to Jules Léotard (1830-1870) who, after performing to great success at the Cirque Napoléon in 1859, ditched his law career to become, the “Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze,” as celebrated by the…
![Mobius Mystery Man](https://encyclopediaoftheexquisite.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Picture-12-400x300.png)
Mobius Mystery Man
This post is sort of related to my post yesterday about Butterfly dances, because I came across this intriguing video while looking at the ladies fluttering by. Luis Martinelli, a contortionist who turned his body into a Mobius strip for…
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Wingwalkers
All things ariel seem to attract my attention these days. But how could you not get excited about wingwalker Gladys Ingle? A friend just sent me this amazing video. Riding on the top wing of a plane, early stunt woman Gladys…
![Leona Dare, a Mega-muse](https://encyclopediaoftheexquisite.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/nypl-trapeze-leona-400x300.jpeg)
Leona Dare, a Mega-muse
Leona Dare (1855-1922), one of Encyclopedia of the Exquisite‘s brightest stars, is someone you should know. She was a circus queen in the late 19th century, thrilling audiences across Europe and around the world by going up in a hot-air…
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