contortionist

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That word came up many times during the show’s first audition rounds as dancers, singers, magicians, acrobats and a contortionist took the stage.

From Salon • May 31, 2025

Alfonso Cuarón’s Apple TV+ miniseries, premiering Friday, is a fairly straightforward revenge story, though whether or not the revenge is deserved is a central question of its contortionist plot.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2024

Now, thanks to social media, he has begun to establish himself as a professional contortionist and is training others to do the same.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2023

In addition to Clayton, in January 2021 they lost Sophie, the transformative producer who taught them how to piece together glitchy, contortionist pop.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2022

Often she spends this time with Tsukiko, but instead of seeking out the contortionist this particular evening, she sits alone at her table, shuffling her tarot deck compulsively.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern