Charles Tripp is an example of perseverance and talent (5 photos)

If life closes one door, it certainly opens another. You just need to see her.





At one time, Charles Tripp was not only the most famous unique artist, but also one of the most famous Canadian artists of his era. Charles Tripp was born in Woodstock, Ontario, on July 6, 1855, and owed much of his fame to his stage partner and close friend Eli Bowen.



Charles Tripp was born without arms. But even in early childhood, he quickly adapted and became phenomenally skilled in using his legs and feet. The guy was as dexterous as ordinary people with hands.

Already in his youth, he was well known in the area for performing fairly mundane everyday tasks in an unusual way.

Tripp was bored and lonely in his small hometown. As fate would have it, at the age of seventeen, Charles heard about a showman from New York who made stars of people with unusual talents. Seeing this as an opportunity to achieve fame and fortune, Charles packed his bags and headed to New York, deciding to meet the showman. He only had a name, but that was more than enough. Barnum turned out to be a showman.





Arriving in New York, Tripp found his office and quickly demonstrated his morning routine: combing his hair, folding his clothes and putting on socks. Barnum hired Tripp immediately. His more than successful career lasted more than half a century.

Tripp did a lot of things during his performances. They would look ordinary if not for the absence of both arms. Thus, ordinary shaving has always amazed the public.

But as Tripp developed spiritually and intellectually, so did Tripp's repertoire, reflecting his growth. Eventually, the artist became known for his elegant handwriting, wood carvings, paper crafts, painting and photography.



Charles Tripp spent most of his career touring with The Barnum Show and later with the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Show. During these tours, Tripp earned up to $200 a week, which was supplemented by the sale of his autographed photographs.

During his collaboration with Eli Bowen, Charles Tripp was able to truly attract the attention of the public and become truly popular.

The tandem of armless and legless artists was, of course, a brilliant move by the manager. But it was thanks to their ease and ease that Tripp and Bowen made history.



While the couple posed for promotional photos, one of them spotted a tandem bike. In the blink of an eye, the two gentlemen not only got on the bike, but rode together, laughing like boys. The photographer was quick to capture the couple on their trip, and the resulting surreal image still brings smiles to people's faces.

Tripp married late, at about 70 years of age. After his marriage, he limited his touring. With the help of his wife, Charles Tripp toured until his death. In January 1930, Tripp died of asthma in Salisbury, North Carolina, at the age of 74.