Promotional flyer for acrobat Pierre Magarieu of Paris, 18th century. Showing his many stunts including tumbling and somersaulting over flames, swords, horses, etc. Prospectus des tours executes par Pierre Magarieu, danceur de cordes, de Paris. Cabinet des Estampes, Bibliotheque Nationale. Lithograph from Henry Rene d’Allemagne’s Recreations et Passe-Temps, Games and Pastimes, Hachette, Paris, 1906.

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