contortionist
noun
con·tor·tion·ist
kən-ˈtȯr-sh(ə-)nist 
: one who contorts
specifically
: an acrobat able to twist the body into unusual postures
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Even Simon Cowell was at a loss for words after seeing a group of dancing contortionists perform on Tuesday's episode of America's Got Talent.
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Entertainment includes tattoo contests, sideshow artists that include contortionists, magicians and burlesque.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Water Circus Gold See master jugglers, contortionists, trampoline performers and more at this animal-free circus.
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The daytime portion promises family-friendly entertainment, boasting over 40 local vendors, jiu-jitsu demonstrations, contortionists, magicians and a drag story hour.
—Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 30 July 2025
Entertainment includes tattoo contests, sideshow artists that include contortionists, magicians and burlesque.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Water Circus Gold See master jugglers, contortionists, trampoline performers and more at this animal-free circus.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The daytime portion promises family-friendly entertainment, boasting over 40 local vendors, jiu-jitsu demonstrations, contortionists, magicians and a drag story hour.
—Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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contortionist
noun
con·tor·tion·ist
kən-ˈtȯr-sh(ə-)nəst
: an acrobat able to twist the body into unusual positions
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