Kirby wire

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Template:Short description A Kirby wire is a pendulum-based flying system used by stage performers. The system was invented by George Kirby in 1898,[1][2] and utilizes a quick-release mechanism for safety. The Kirby family made other innovations in theatrical flight including the somersault wire and a system that allowed an actor to be flown to the stage above the audience.[2]

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  1. Academic Dictionary of Film, Television and Theatre, pg. 177.
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