Captain Frodo
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Captain Frodo also known as “The Incredible Rubberman”, is a Guinness World Record breaking contortionist living in Australia. He is the son of a famous Norwegian magician known as “The Great Santini”.
Frodo was born double jointed
which means he can dislocate joints, he uses this as the basis for most of his acts. He has been performing since he was eight years old starting out as an assistant at his father’s magic show. He now performs solos acts in varieties around the globe.
"The Happy Sideshow" with Space Cowboy
, Shep Huntly and Tigerlil.
From 2004 to 2006, Frodo toured with Circus Oz
in Australia and two seasons in London. After leaving Circus Oz, Frodo embarked on two season solo show in Adelaide and Melbourne.
Since 2006, Captain Frodo has performed to great critical acclaim with Australian variety show La Clique
in numerous cities including Sydney, New York, Montreal, London, Paris and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
, in which he reached the semi final with his contortion
act. He also performed his act in 2009 on the "The Paul O'Grady Show
".
Frodo has appeared twice on Irish "The Late Late Show
".
In November 2009, Frodo performed as a member of the cast of La Clique
on Canal+ "Le Grand Journal".
, Thomas Blackthorne and Gordo Gamsby.
The second record is for the ""Single Sword Swallowed by the Most Sword Swallowers"" (in 1994) which is shared with thirty two other sword swallowers: Thomas Blackthorne, Dai Andrews, Dan Meyer
, Roderick Russell, Damien Blade, Johnny Fox, Ses Carny, Frack, Malakai, George the Giant (George McArthur
), Peter Pokus, Red Stuart, Lizard Man, Bill Berry, Mr. Pennygaff, The Great Fredini, Jewels, Natasha Veruschka, Todd Robbins, Tim Cridland, Tyler Fyre, Miss Behave, Wasp Boy, Lucky Diamond Rich
, Claudio Borghi, David Straitjacket
, the Space Cowboy
(real name Chayne Hultgren), Elena Sellentin, Marco Cardona, Helmut Hannibal Helmurto and Gordo Gamsby.
Frodo was born double jointed
Hypermobility
Hypermobility describes joints that stretch farther than is normal. For example, some hypermobile people can bend their thumbs backwards to their wrists, bend their knee joints backwards, put their leg behind the head or other contortionist performances...
which means he can dislocate joints, he uses this as the basis for most of his acts. He has been performing since he was eight years old starting out as an assistant at his father’s magic show. He now performs solos acts in varieties around the globe.
Career
After working as a street performer, Captain Frodo joined the cast of "The Kamikaze Freakshow" in 1998. Two years later in 2000 started the Australian freak showFreak show
A freak show is an exhibition of biological rarities, referred to as "freaks of nature". Typical features would be physically unusual humans, such as those uncommonly large or small, those with both male and female secondary sexual characteristics, people with other extraordinary diseases and...
"The Happy Sideshow" with Space Cowboy
Space Cowboy (performer)
The Space Cowboy is a world record-breaking sideshow, street, and freak show performer born in Byron Bay in Australia on 13 April 1978.-Act:...
, Shep Huntly and Tigerlil.
From 2004 to 2006, Frodo toured with Circus Oz
Circus Oz
Circus Oz was founded in December 1977, with its first performance season in March 1978. Circus Oz was the amalgamation of two already well-known groups - Soapbox Circus, a roadshow set up by the Australian Performing Group in 1976, and the New Ensemble Circus, a continuation of the New Circus,...
in Australia and two seasons in London. After leaving Circus Oz, Frodo embarked on two season solo show in Adelaide and Melbourne.
Since 2006, Captain Frodo has performed to great critical acclaim with Australian variety show La Clique
La Clique
La Clique was an award-winning cabaret/variety show with Australian roots first conceived for the 2004 edition of The Edinburgh Festival Fringe...
in numerous cities including Sydney, New York, Montreal, London, Paris and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Television appearances
Frodo has performed on British television in 2007 on “When Will I Be Famous”, hosted by Graham NortonGraham Norton
Graham William Walker, known by his stage name Graham Norton , is an Irish actor, comedian, television presenter and columnist...
, in which he reached the semi final with his contortion
Contortion
thumb|upright|Contortionist performingContortion is an unusual form of physical display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body. Contortion is often part of acrobatics and circus acts...
act. He also performed his act in 2009 on the "The Paul O'Grady Show
The Paul O'Grady Show
The Paul O'Grady Show was a BAFTA award-winning British comedy chat show hosted by Birkenhead-born comedian Paul O'Grady. The format was originally devised by Granada Television and was broadcast on ITV before moving to Channel 4...
".
Frodo has appeared twice on Irish "The Late Late Show
The Late Late Show
The Late Late Show, sometimes referred to as The Late Late, or in some cases by the acronym LLS, is the world's longest-running chat show by the same broadcaster and the official flagship television programme of Irish broadcasting company RTÉ...
".
In November 2009, Frodo performed as a member of the cast of La Clique
La Clique
La Clique was an award-winning cabaret/variety show with Australian roots first conceived for the 2004 edition of The Edinburgh Festival Fringe...
on Canal+ "Le Grand Journal".
World records
Captain Frodo holds two Guinness World Records, the first one for “Most Sword Swallowers Swallowing the Same Object Simultaneously”. The record involved swallowing the leg from the same chair with three other swallowers The Space CowboySpace Cowboy (performer)
The Space Cowboy is a world record-breaking sideshow, street, and freak show performer born in Byron Bay in Australia on 13 April 1978.-Act:...
, Thomas Blackthorne and Gordo Gamsby.
The second record is for the ""Single Sword Swallowed by the Most Sword Swallowers"" (in 1994) which is shared with thirty two other sword swallowers: Thomas Blackthorne, Dai Andrews, Dan Meyer
Dan Meyer (performer)
Dan Meyer is an American performance artist, corporate entertainer, inspirational/motivational speaker, and professional sword swallower best known for swallowing swords underwater in a tank of sharks and stingrays...
, Roderick Russell, Damien Blade, Johnny Fox, Ses Carny, Frack, Malakai, George the Giant (George McArthur
George McArthur
George "The Giant" McArthur is an American actor, and variety artist known for his height.McArthur was born in Bakersfield, California; the youngest of five children born to Marilyn Baird and Howard McArthur...
), Peter Pokus, Red Stuart, Lizard Man, Bill Berry, Mr. Pennygaff, The Great Fredini, Jewels, Natasha Veruschka, Todd Robbins, Tim Cridland, Tyler Fyre, Miss Behave, Wasp Boy, Lucky Diamond Rich
Lucky Diamond Rich
Lucky Diamond Rich is "the world's most tattooed person" , and has tattoos covering his entire body, including the inside of his foreskin, mouth and ears...
, Claudio Borghi, David Straitjacket
David Straitjacket
David Straitjacket , is a British escape artist most notable for his television appearances, and world record attempts.-Biography & History:...
, the Space Cowboy
Space Cowboy (performer)
The Space Cowboy is a world record-breaking sideshow, street, and freak show performer born in Byron Bay in Australia on 13 April 1978.-Act:...
(real name Chayne Hultgren), Elena Sellentin, Marco Cardona, Helmut Hannibal Helmurto and Gordo Gamsby.