In the 1940s, Mirin Dajo was known for his stage performances, where he stood still while his assistant ran fencing blades through him one by one. The show was frightening, but Dajo never wavered, never showed the slightest pain.
Despite his unusual skill, Dajo ended up faltering in one of his performances and died at the age of 35 from a ruptured aorta vein, after a performance where he swallowed a sharp steel sword.
Despite his unusual skill, Dajo ended up faltering in one of his performances and died at the age of 35 from a ruptured aorta vein, after a performance where he swallowed a sharp steel sword.
