# Viral Street Performers Johan Lorbeer Hangs in Mid Air By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-05-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-human-stunts-man-hanging-in-mid-air References: [weirdthings.org.uk](http://www.weirdthings.org.uk/johan-lorbeer-hanging-in-mid-air-super-human-powers-video/#more-1750) Johan Lorbeer is a German [street performer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endurance-tap-dance) who has gained fame for [hanging several feet in the air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-bench) in seemingly impossible positions. The [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-land-theme-park) video and gallery stills show Lorbeer doing a performance he calls the "Tarzan". In the video, Lorbeer casually hangs in mid-air several feet above the ground and leans his left arm stiffly against a building or wall as the other arm rests on his hip. Below him is a fairly large crowd The watching in amazement and taking pictures. At first I was almost certain this was a publicity stunt, but it is not. It is a fairly simple trick, but Lorbeer does a great job of capturing people's imaginations and curiosity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Street Performer Innovations:** Opportunity for street performers to incorporate inventive and surprising techniques in their acts. - **Immersive Performance Experiences:** Potential for performers to create captivating and interactive experiences that engage and amaze audiences. - **Viral Performance Content:** Possibility for street performers to create viral-worthy moments that capture widespread attention and generate online buzz. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for new forms of interactive and immersive entertainment experiences. - **Social Media Marketing:** Potential for brands to collaborate with street performers and leverage their viral content to boost online presence and engagement. - **Event Management:** Opportunity for event organizers to book innovative street performers to enhance the overall experience and attract larger audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Street Performer Livestream Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburb-street-performance-recorder.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Artful Cartoonish Canal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canal-skybridge.md) - [Record-Breaking Skate Megaramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Daring Gymnast Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrill-seeker-mega-lift-mascara.md)