Short E. Dangerously: Legless acrobat wows the world
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Identified as Short E. Dangerously, this 40-year-old American acrobat amazes the world with his special circus skills, such as balancing on bowling balls with two hands, walking on glass and fire breathing. /Photo from photo.huanqiu.com

Identified as Short E. Dangerously, this 40-year-old American acrobat amazes the world with his special circus skills, such as balancing on bowling balls with two hands, walking on glass and fire breathing. /Photo from photo.huanqiu.com

Due to a rare condition, both of his legs were amputated when he was only two years old. However, inspired by "The Amazing Half-Boy" Johnny Eck, Short E. Dangerously decided to pursue and surpass his goals. /Photo from photo.huanqiu.com

Due to a rare condition, both of his legs were amputated when he was only two years old. However, inspired by "The Amazing Half-Boy" Johnny Eck, Short E. Dangerously decided to pursue and surpass his goals. /Photo from photo.huanqiu.com

As a sideshow performer in a traveling show called "World of Wonders," Short E. Dangerously continuously wows audiences and increases the difficulty of his circus routines. /Photo from photo.huanqiu.com

As a sideshow performer in a traveling show called "World of Wonders," Short E. Dangerously continuously wows audiences and increases the difficulty of his circus routines. /Photo from photo.huanqiu.com

He has traveled and brought excellent shows to audiences in the United States, Brazil, Venezuela, Australia and New Zealand. /Photo from photo.huanqiu.com

He has traveled and brought excellent shows to audiences in the United States, Brazil, Venezuela, Australia and New Zealand. /Photo from photo.huanqiu.com