- He was famous for his ability to imitate animals sounds with his instruments. At a recital in Italy, the audience began booing a soprano singer who was performing with Paganini that night. Paganini responded by by imitating a donkey with his violin. The audience was so enraged by his cheeky behavior that Paganini had to be escorted from the city by police.
- During the tempo of his concerts, Paganini had a showpiece that never failed to astonish his audience. He would snap one string of his violin, but continue playing with ever more force until the second string snapped. Then, at the climax, the third string would snap and he would finish with just the low string left.
- His only son, Achille Ciro Alessandro Paganini, was born July 23 1825 from his liaison with singer Antonia Bianchi. After they split, Paganini obtained custody of Achille in 1828.
- He was double and triple-jointed.
- Used over 1,000 violin strings in his performing career, most of which he snapped on purpose for show.
- Toured Italy with Louis Spohr.
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