trapezist
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At Kelly Miller, the trapezist doesn’t use a net.
From Washington Post • Jul. 14, 2015
After starting as a solo trapezist for Barnum & Bailey in 1909, he switched to the flying trapeze in 1913, recruited by his father for an act with his brother, Lalo.
From Salon • Mar. 16, 2013
With a $500 grubstake and more nerve than a circus trapezist, he got into the oil business in the '90s.
From Time Magazine Archive
The trapezist reached up and untied the descending rope, secured it to the bar, and shouted to those standing below.
From Andy the Acrobat by Harkness, Peter T.
In wonderment the trapezist gazed up at the earnest, agitated face gazing down at him.
From Andy the Acrobat by Harkness, Peter T.
