The Saxon trio

The Saxon trio

The famous Saxon Trio - Hermann, Kurt and Arthur - as they appeared in their prime. The three debuted in Sheffield on February 21st, 1898 and went on to perform their unique strength acts in several circuses throughout Europe and the U.S.

This act consisted of many amazing feats but the grand finally was for Kurt and Arthur to support a bridge while a car and passengers drove over. It was estimated that the bridge, car and passengers weighed over 6600 pounds.

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Barrel Lifting With Hermann Goerner

Barrel Lifting With Hermann Goerner
The great German Strongman Hermann Goerner regularly performed many unusual strength feats as he traveled the world with the circus.

Here's a feat you don't see every day, Goerner supports over a 1000 pounds on his back consisting of four gentlemen on a special bar made to hold a couple beer-filled barrels.

This particular feat was performed in South Africa as part of his act during his 1935 tour.

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