Arabian Gun Twirler (1899 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time and witness a mesmerizing display of skill with this black and white film from 1899! On a stage adorned with a painted backdrop of a city street corner, a bearded man performs an exhilarating rifle twirling act. Dressed in a white turban and a dark costume reminiscent of an Arab infantryman, he astounds the audience with his mastery of the rifle, executing a series of intricate tricks including spins, tosses, and twirls. Don't miss this captivating exhibit by Hadji Cheriff, originally showcased on the Midway Plaisance.

Source :
Thomas A. Edison, I., Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1899) Arabian Gun Twirler. Cheriff, H., performer United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/96515758