Japanese footjuggler – 1904

Filmed by Thomas Edison.

On April 29, 1904, the renowned inventor of the first motion picture camera, or Kinetograph, brought a Japanese juggler and his young assistant to his New York City studio to record a video showcasing their amazing acrobatic feats. …

Daily Mail

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The short recording was produced by Edison Manufacturing Co, which started putting out films as early as 1891, when one of the earliest camera tests was made. …

The famous inventor’s production venture released more than 340 films until it shuttered its doors in 1918 …

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