A 99-year-old British woman finally had a daring dream come true — getting knives thrown at her during a circus performance..
Annie Duplock entered the ring at the end of Zippo Circus’ finale and stood against a board as blades were lobbed her way by a professional knife thrower.
Duplock worked for Zippo Circus three decades ago, hanging up posters as part of the circus’s advance publicity crew, the PA News Agency reported Saturday
She approached her former boss, Martin Burton, whose circus was performing at Hearsall Common in Coventry, about taking part in the performance to fulfill her lifelong dream before she hits her centenary.
Duplock, who is from Sharnford in Leicestershire, was met by uproarious cheers after she was introduced by Burton.
“Annie worked for me 30 years ago, putting up posters,” Burton said. “Annie was 70 years old then and she is 100 years old this August.”
Duplock, who will be turning 100 this summer, worked for Zippo Circus 30 years ago. Zippos Circus TV
Annie Duplock entered the ring at the end of Zippo Circus’ finale and stood against a board as blades were lobbed her way by a professional knife thrower. Zippos Circus TV
Duplock, who will be turning 100 this summer, worked for Zippo Circus 30 years ago. Zippos Circus TVThe circus founder told the audience Duplock attended the show the previous night and approached him about joining the knife-thrower’s act for her 100th birthday.
Duplock was part of Zippo Circus’s advanced publicity crew 30 years ago when she was 70 years old. Zippos Circus TV“I’ve always wanted to have knives thrown at me!” Duplock told PA News Agency.
Burton agreed, allowing knife thrower Toni to integrate the nearly 100-year-old into the performance.
After her moment in the spotlight, Duplock said she “really enjoyed” the experience.
The nearly 100-year-old approached her old boss to see if she could join in the performance. Zippos Circus TV
Duplock said she would be willing to take part in the experience again. Zippos Circus TV“I’m ready for the next one,” she added.
