The Pain-Proof Man & Captain Ringman Jack - Ripley s
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The Pain-Proof Man & Captain Ringman Jack - Ripley s
Arthur Plumhoff The Human Pincushion - The Pain-Proof Man (left) and Captain Ringman Jack, who lifted weights through holes through his breasts! - Both performers at Robert Ripleys " Believe-it-or-not" Odditorium - at A Century of Progress, the International Exposition (Worlds Fair) held in Chicago from 1933 to 1934. Date: 1933
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1933 Arthur Bizarre Breasts Chest Chicago Defies Entertainers Exposition Freak Freaks Holes Human Jack Lift Lifted Lifting Lifts Needle Needles Pain Performance Performers Pins Progress Proof Ripley Safety Sideshow Unusual Weight Weights Weird Worlds Pincushion
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases two extraordinary performers, Arthur Plumhoff, also known as The Pain-Proof Man, and Captain Ringman Jack, who thrilled audiences at Robert Ripley's Believe-it-or-not Odditorium during the A Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago, held from 1933 to 1934. Arthur Plumhoff, on the left, was a human pincushion who defied logic and pain as he allowed himself to be covered in pins and needles, demonstrating an extraordinary level of insensitivity to pain. His unique act challenged the boundaries of human endurance and left spectators in awe. Captain Ringman Jack, on the right, was an equally intriguing performer who lifted weights through holes in his chest. The holes were large enough for him to insert his arms, and he would then lift impressive weights, showcasing his remarkable strength and resilience. Both performers were part of the bizarre and unusual world of sideshows, which thrived during the era of traveling carnivals and fairs. Their acts, while perhaps considered freakish or weird by some, were a testament to the human body's ability to adapt and endure. Robert Ripley's Believe-it-or-not Odditorium was a popular attraction during the World's Fair, drawing in thousands of visitors who were eager to witness the strange and unusual. The photograph captures a moment in history when the line between entertainment and amazement blurred, and the fascination with the human body's capabilities reached new heights.
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