contortionist
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The magician Ricky Jay’s compendium of actual “unique, eccentric and amazing entertainers” offers a parade of con artists, charlatans, escapologists, daredevils, mesmerists, contortionists and sideshow acts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025
When she finally began, her set was a lyrical, high-concept performance that featured ballet dancers and contortionists as Del Rey draped herself languidly across the stage.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2023
Jamie Foxx might have top billing, but right there beside him are the professional contortionists whose eye-popping moves are more commonly seen in Las Vegas showrooms than on movie screens.
From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2022
With its contortionists, fortune tellers, strong men and women, and various sideshow attractions, the G.B.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2021
Traditionally, contortionists are either front bending or back bending, depending on the flexibility of their respective spines, and their tricks and performances are based upon this distinction.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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