'This man pulled a breathtaking balancing trick as he climbed a ladder (without any support) and not only balanced himself on it but also performed some insane flips around it without crashing down.

The brilliant gymnast in this clip goes by the name, Ermiyas Muluken Sima and he introduced himself to us in the following words: "I am a professional circus artist with a focus on ladder acts, Rolla Bolla, and juggling."

He added "After experimenting with Rolla Bolla using a whiskey bottle, glass, and some wood, I fell in love with circus. For training, I went to African Roots Circus School in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

"I have since performed in numerous acclaimed circus productions, including Mother Africa at New Victory Theater and more recently, in Cirque du Fringe: D’illusion at the Rochester Fringe Festival."

Name: Ermiyas Muluken Sima'