Hyderabad: Daniel Browning Smith from America is known as 'The Rubber Boy'. Because he can bend his body like a bow. Not only that, he can fold his whole body and go into a box. Daniel excels with all that skills. With this recognition, he got opportunities to act in many advertisements, movies and TV shows.
Who is Daniel?
Daniel was born in Meridian, USA. He has a sister and a brother. Daniel used to jump from a great heights to the ground when he was a small kid. But, nothing happened to him. All of them in the house were talking about it. His parents felt that their child had a bright future as a 'contortionist'.
It means a person, who performs some kind of circus feat. As a young man, Daniel performed on the streets. That led to an opportunity in a circus show. He joined Master Louie at the San Francisco School to further his training. After a few days, Daniel would twist his body in a surprising way. Although many 'contortionists' were already doing the feats, Daniel's style was unique. He used to make a special impression by moving fast and differently.
Seven Guinness Book of World Records
Seeing Daniel's unique style, the Guinness Book of World Records recognised him as the 'Most Contortionist in a Box' in 1999. That adventure is that he bent his trunk at an angle of 180 degrees...folded his arms and legs and placed himself in a box. In 2007, he got another Guinness Book of World Record award for 'Most Flexible Man'. He has seven Guinness Book of World records in his name. Since then, Daniel got opportunities to act in many movies and TV shows. He used to perform outside many colleges and concerts. That gave him the rare recognition of 'The Rubber Boy'.
A flaw is a blessing
The reason why Daniel bends his body in various ways is 'Ellus Dunlos Syndrome'. This disease is transmitted due to a genetic defect. There are 13 types of Elus Dunlos Syndrome. The joints in the body of those who are affected by this disease turn any number of bends. The skin is very sensitive. So, even if they get a small blow, the injury becomes a big one. Many infected suffer from severe muscle and bone pain. Fortunately, Daniel suffered only mild pain. That is why medical experts say that he is able to excel in his chosen field.
