Woman, 99, steps into the ring to brave the blades in live circus show

Woman, 99, achieves life-long dream of being knife-throwers target as she steps into the ring to brave the blades in live circus show

• Annie Duplock, from Leicestershire, ‘always wanted to have knives thrown at me’
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A 99-year-old woman had her lifelong dream of being a knife-thrower’s target during a live circus show.

Annie Duplock, from Leicestershire, stepped into the ring to have blades hurled at her by a professional knife-thrower.

The former circus worker, who will celebrate her 100th birthday in three months, ‘really enjoyed’ the daring experience. 

Met by a cheering crowd at the grand finale of the Zippos Circus show, Ms Duplock braved the blades with the aid of a walking stick. 

Ms Duplock had convinced her daughter to ask her former boss, circus founder Martin Burton, to let her live out the life goal.

Annie Duplock, from Leicestershire, stood in front of a board as knives were hurled a her by a professional thrower

The former circus worker, who will celebrate her 100th birthday in three months, ‘really enjoyed’ the daring experience

The brave near-centenarian worked for the circus 30 years ago putting up posters. 

‘She was 70 years old then and she is 100 years old this August,’ said Mr Burton.

The Zippos Circus audience were told of how Ms Duplock had seen the show the night before and then asked to take part as a 100th birthday gift.

‘I’ve always wanted to have knives thrown at me,’ Ms Duplock said. 

She has also made it clear she’s ready to have another go.

‘TONIGHT! Annie Duplock – who is almost 100 years old – has asked to be the knife thrower’s target at Zippos Circus in Coventry,’ Zippos Circus tweeted in a teaser for the event.

Ms Duplock had convinced her daughter to ask her former boss, circus founder Martin Burton, to let her live out the life goal

Picture of the nerve-shredding spectacle show Ms Duplock stood in front of a white board, surrounded by knives. 

The professional knife-thrower, wearing a bright-red shirt, is seen launching blades at Ms Duplock as she bravely stands still.

Of the bravery, the circus tweeted afterwards: ‘At almost 100 years old, Annie Duplock was a fantastic knife thrower’s assistant tonight!

‘We’re in Coventry all weekend. Hope you can join us!’

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