Risley (circus act)

A Risley or Risley act (also antipode or antipodism) is any circus acrobalance posture where the base is lying down on their back, supporting one or more flyers with their hands, feet and/or other parts of the body; spinning a person or object using only one's feet. ^[1]

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Acrobalance

Acrobalance is an acrobatic art that combines elements of adagio and hand balancing.

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Acroyoga

Acroyoga (also written Acro-Yoga or Acro Yoga) is a physical practice which combines yoga and acrobatics.

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List of circus skills

Circus skills are a group of pursuits that have been performed as entertainment in circus, sideshow, busking, or variety, vaudeville or music hall shows.

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Professor Risley and the Imperial Japanese Troupe

Professor Risley and the Imperial Japanese Troupe is a 2012 book written by Frederik L. Schodt, author of Dreamland Japan and Manga! Manga!, and published by Stone Bridge Press.

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Richard Risley Carlisle

Richard Risley Carlisle (1814–1874) was an American gymnast and acrobat who often performed as Professor Risley.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risley_(circus_act)

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