Impalement arts
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Impalement arts are a type of performing art in which a performer plays the role of human target for a fellow performer who demonstrates accuracy skills in disciplines such as knife throwing and archery. Impalement is actually what the performers endeavour to avoid - the thrower or marksman aims around the target rather than at him or her. The objective is to land the throw or shot as close as possible to the assistant's body without causing injury.
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See also
- Archery
- Burlesque
- Circus
- Circus skills
- The Girl on the Bridge
- Knife throwing
- Magician's assistant
- Music Hall
- Sideshow
- Target girl
- Trick roping
- Variety Shows
- Vaudeville
- Wild West Shows
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