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Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine

CHAPTER IX
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A juggler called "Kara," appearing in London and Paris in the summer of 1895, juggled with an open umbrella, an eye-glass, and a traveling satchel, and received each after its course in the air with unerring precision.

Another man called "Paul Cinquevalli," well known in this country, does not hesitate to juggle with lighted lamps or pointed knives.

The tricks of the clowns with their traditional pointed felt hats are well known.

Recently there appeared in Philadelphia a man who received six such hats on his head, one on top of the other, thrown by his partner from the rear of the first balcony of the theater.

Others will place a number of rings on their fingers, and with a swift and dexterous movement toss them all in the air, catching them again all on one finger.


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