Martin Laurello - Wikipedia
Martin Joe Laurello (born Martin Emmerling, 1885-1955), also known by the stage names Human Owl and Bobby the Boy with the Revolving Head, was a German-American sideshow performer and biological rarity who could turn his head 180 degrees to the rear.
Martin Laurello, The Human Owl Whose Head Turned 180 Degrees
2021年11月4日 · Known as the "Human Owl," Martin Joe Laurello shocked audiences in the 1920s and '30s with his ability to turn his head completely backward. At the turn of the century, no beacon beamed brighter with opportunity than the United States.
Martin Laurello: The Human Owl Who Could Turn His Head 180 …
2024年8月9日 · One standout performer was Martin Laurello, who wowed crowds with his incredible ability to turn his head completely backward. His amazing trick earned him the nickname “Human Owl,” and he quickly became a sensation. Sideshows during this era were known for their daring acts and unique performers.
Martin Laurello – the man who could revolve his head
2023年10月18日 · Martin Joe Laurello, who came to be known as the ‘Human Owl’ shocked audiences in the 1920s and 1930s with his skills at turning his head fully backward. The era was the peak of P. T. Barnum when the indecent was turned into profit for benefits.
‘The Human Owl’: The Twisted Life of Sideshow Star Martin Laurello
2024年10月15日 · In fact, it was just the opposite: Appearing as “the Human Owl” or “The Man With the Revolving Head” was no burden. It was Laurello’s primary source of income. Sideshow Business
The Human Owl: Unraveling the Mystique of Martin Joe Laurello
2023年7月21日 · Martin Joe Laurello, also known as "The Human Owl," was a sideshow performer who gained fame in the early 20th century for his extraordinary ability to rotate his head a full 180 degrees. Born in 1886 in the United States, Laurello's unusual talent captivated audiences and earned him a place in the annals of circus…
Rare Photos of Martin Laurello, the Man Who Could Turn His …
2017年11月24日 · Martin Joe Laurello (1885-1955), aka “The Man with the Revolving Head,” “The Human Owl,” or “Bobby, The Boy with the Revolving Head,” was born in May 1885 in Nuremburg, Germany. He was born with a twisted spine that allowed his head to turn a complete 180°.
Beyond Belief: The Bizarre World of Martin Joe Laurello
2023年10月18日 · Martin Joe Laurello, also known as “The Human Owl,” was a sideshow performer who gained fame in the early 20th century for his extraordinary ability to rotate his head a full 180 degrees. Born in 1886 in the United States, Laurello’s unusual talent captivated audiences and earned him a place in the annals of circus…
MARTIN LAURELLO The Human Owl - YouTube
2014年3月5日 · The gentleman depicted is Martin Laurello, born Martin Emmerling, and he hailed from Nuremburg, Germany. He was an anatomical wonder, able to turn his head 1...
The Incredible Story of Martin Laurello, The Sideshow Performer …
2024年5月29日 · Laurello debuted his act at the Dreamland Circus Sideshow at Coney Island. Captain Jack Bonavita, the lion tamer, had lost an arm in the seaside theme park before. This is where Laurello gained notoriety—or, more accurately, the moniker “Human Owl.” Laurello’s ability to sip beer with his head fully turned around was remarkable.