Angelo Faticoni, the Human Cork

We've previously posted about two people who claimed to be "human corks": Norris Kellam and Iver Johnson.

Now I've found a third to add to the list: Angelo Faticoni.

The lives of Kellam and Faticoni overlapped, but I can't find any evidence that they ever met.

More info: wikipedia

Johnson City Chronicle - July 24, 1926

Hartford Courant - Aug 12, 1931

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Posted By: Alex - Sat Apr 09, 2022
Category: Human Marvels | Swimming, Snorkeling, and Diving

Comments

It seems the other blokes were mere pretenders, since this guy could do it with a 20-lb. weight and tied to a chair, or sleep in water. "Expert Floater" would have been a good contestant on What's My Line?

Posted by Virtual in Carnate on 04/09/22 at 09:48 AM

Burn the witch!

Posted by Phideaux on 04/09/22 at 11:34 AM

He should have used "The Great Floatini" as a showbusiness name.

Posted by Patrick on 04/10/22 at 06:35 AM

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