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| Picture No | 10219929 |
| Date | 1853 |
| Description | Richard Sands 'Air Walking' at Drury Lane 1853 |
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Richard Sands (d.1861), the American acrobat, equestrian and 'air walker', performing at Drury Lane Theatre, London, March 1853. The secret of his performance was apparently rubber suction pads and although this particular show was a success, he died performing this stunt in Massachusetts when the plaster of the ceiling he was 'walking' gave way.
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| Source | Engraving in 'The Illustrated London News', 2 April 1853, page 353 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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