Zazel: The Daring Human Cannonball

Zazel: The World’s First Human Cannonball - Barnum’s Daring Star Performer

Meet Rossa Mathilda Richter, better known by her stage name, Zazel. At just 17, Zazel rocketed to fame as the world’s first human cannonball. Discover how this daring aerialist captured the world's imagination with her breathtaking high dives, trapeze, and tightrope acts. Learn about her debut in London in 1877 under the mentorship of the Great Farini and her spectacular rise to stardom in P.T. Barnum’s Greatest Show on Earth. Join us as we delve into the thrilling life of Zazel and her impact on the circus world.

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