Eugen Sandow’s Show in 1897
Taking a pack of ordinary playing cards I tear them first in half, then in four parts, and finally into eighths. Next I tear two packs, and finally three packs, each pack containing the ordinary number of fifty-two cards. The feat of tearing in half one pack of cards was originally shown to me by the late Emperor of Russia.
Living Weights & Training Sailors
For my part I was determined to introduce a novelty. Henceforth, there should be actually living weights.
How Sandow Beat Samson
I learned that Samson was offering, at the Royal Aquarium in London, £100 to the person who could perform the feats of his pupil, Cyclops, and £1,000 to anyone who could beat his own…
The Magic Cold Bath
In advising cold baths, I speak, of course, for persons in the enjoyment of ordinary health.
Sandow On How To Exercise
The body, in fact, like a child, wants to be educated, & only through a series of exercises can this education be given.
The Reward Is In The Struggle
Your reward lies not so much in the accomplishment as in the effort and struggle, and all the good qualities which they bring out.