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Types of Dangerous Performances which the bill of Mr E
XJF493399 Types of Dangerous Performances which the bill of Mr E. Jenkins, M.P. proposes to suppress, illustration from The Penny Illustrated Paper, March 12, 1880 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Jenkins MP (1838-1910) Dangerous Performances Bill intended to outlaw some of the more dangerous circus acts that were popular at that time. This image illustrates some of the accidents that had recently occurred, such as the; death of The Female Blondin who had died when the tightrope that she was walking had snapped, causing her to fall 30ft to her death; Zazels Mishap when human cannonball Zazel was badly injured falling through the rotten net that was supposed to catch her after she was fired from a cannon; Also shown is Isaac Van Amburgh the celebrated lion tamer, trapeze artists Leona Dare, the Queen of the Antilles and Lulu and the death of Vincent de Groof who fell from his flying machine while entertaining crowds at Cremorne Gardens.); English, out of copyright
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This print captures the essence of danger and thrill that once permeated circus performances in the late 19th century. Entitled "Types of Dangerous Performances which the bill of Mr E. Jenkins, M. P. proposes to suppress" this illustration from The Penny Illustrated Paper, dated March 12,1880, sheds light on a time when death-defying acts were both admired and feared. The image vividly depicts some tragic accidents that had recently occurred under the big top. One such incident involved The Female Blondin, who tragically lost her life when the tightrope she was gracefully walking on snapped, sending her plummeting 30 feet to her untimely demise. Another heart-wrenching mishap involved Zazel, a human cannonball whose daring stunt turned disastrous as she crashed through a rotten safety net meant to catch her after being fired from a cannon. Amongst these tales of tragedy are also glimpses of celebrated performers who managed to defy fate for just a little longer. Isaac Van Amburgh is seen fearlessly taming lions while trapeze artists Leona Dare and Lulu showcase their breathtaking aerial skills with grace and precision. This historic photograph serves as a poignant reminder of an era where entertainment came at great risk for those brave enough to perform it. It stands as evidence of Edward Jenkins MP's efforts to outlaw these perilous acts in order to protect future generations from similar tragedies.
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