"ca.1780-1805 'The Famous Polander' appeared at Sadler's Wells Theatre, designated 'The Famous Balance Master', and in 1803 a bill for The New Circus, Hull, reveals that 'the astonishing Polander' was on the bill, whether or not it was the same as the one who appeared at Sadler's Wells. In any case, this shows that pole balancing was a popular Circus and Variety act which was being represented by this marionette figure."@en . . . .