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First Human Cannonball Act
- When
- April 1877
- Where
- Royal Aquarium
Richter, as Zazel, performed the first act billed as a "human cannonball" at the Royal Aquarium in April 1877, using Farini's apparatus.
In April 1877, Rossa Matilda Richter, known as Zazel, was fired from a cannon-like cylinder at the Royal Aquarium in London. This was the first act billed as a "human cannonball". She landed on a net, receiving applause for her composure. The act was part of Farini's programming to boost profitability.
Sources
- Human cannonball Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-24
- Rossa Matilda Richter Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-07
- Royal Aquarium Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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