His story makes you want to turn your neck back and look at the world from a different perspective while watching the stars in the sky. The life of Martin Laurello is the story of a man who rejected mediocrity and turned himself into an extraordinary star.
Now, are you ready to turn your head and go on a tour with this unique artist?
Martin Laurello was born in Germany in 1886.
His ability to turn his head, which was noticed at a young age, is known as his extraordinary feature. Yes, you heard right; This man’s neck is as big as a Ferris wheel. The time when he was born was a time when Europeans were fleeing poverty to America. This man, whose real name was Martin Emmerling, was among those who immigrated to the USA in 1921 in search of a new quest.
When he stepped into America, he gave up the name Emmerling and created a name that millions would recognize as Martin Laurello. This is how his story of rebirth began…
His extraordinary talent was the only element that made him stand out.
When this feature was noticed at a young age, his family and his circle suggested that he should become a performing artist. Thus, Martin Laurello’s career began when he stepped into America. He started by performing at fairs and fairs in small towns, but soon became the star of big show stages.
At first, he could only rotate his head limitedly, but after spending some time on it, he began to rotate it up to 120 degrees. He opened the curtains for the first time at New York’s magical Dreamland Circus and had a dazzling meeting with his audience. Then began a process in which he would perform unforgettable shows in different cities, shine on the glittering stages of various circuses, and become one of the most popular names in the entertainment world of the USA.
Laurello, who was surprised to turn his head 120 degrees, became known as the “Owl Man”.
One of the nicknames given to him was “Bobby the Spinner Head Kid”. This talent took Laurello to the brink of unlimited fame. Of course, she also became the owner of a significant fortune with the money she earned from the shows. However, the Human Owl’s secret of being able to turn its head 120 degrees has caused much speculation. According to some of his performance artist friends, Laurello sacrificed several spinal bones to achieve this special ability!
According to another view, he had a congenitally defective spinal structure… It is not known which is correct, but we think that no one can harm his body for such a simple reason. We hope we are wrong!
On the other hand, details about Laurello’s personal life have remained quite mysterious.
Among the known ones; There are allegations that he had two failed marriages, had four children, and was arrested on stage. But perhaps the most striking claim about his personal life concerns his Nazi admiration. According to one of his collaborators, Percilla Bejano, Laurello was a passionate Nazi fan who did not like America. We don’t know if Laurello was really a Nazi supporter or if these were just rumors.
However, like every success, we should not ignore how challenging this strange thing, especially the daily activities we do, can be for him. Laurello, who preferred to turn this trait into a profession and earn money, lived a modest life.
He was an entertainment genius who managed to bring a different perspective to the world while turning his head, offering the audience a unique performance experience. And so, with his dazzling career and unforgettable stage performances, Martin Laurello passed away in 1955, leaving an incomparable mark on the world of show business.
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