The face of acrobatics has changed a lot over the decades. Check out these five Chinese performers from the 1940s and see how different they are from their modern-day counterparts. Some of the moves may not have changed, but the whole performance's aesthetic certainly has!
In 1959, the French acrobatic duo called "Les Marcellys" performed on the television show La Piste Aux Etoiles. Their routine may be simple, but they are flawlessly entertaining without sacrificing attitude and character!
The show was created to showcase various circus acts from around the country. Clown acts were a crowd favorite! These two acrobats were regular performers in Paris' famed Moulin Rouge, where the cancan became all the rage.
The two men combine their acrobatic routine with some acting and a lot of facial expressions. Watch how they tumble and roll around, making feats of strength and flexibility seem so effortless! They're both so composed — and I can't believe they're doing all those fancy flips in suits.
But the best part? What they can do with just two wooden chairs and a table! They really look like they're being pulled by invisible ropes!
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