Zansue Cultural Association

Zansue is a circus arts collective founded in 2010 by Nasly Quimbaya -a psychologist by profession- and César Perdomo -an industrial engineer-, in the municipality of Campoalegre, Huila, Colombia. The collective promotes the human development of children and adolescents in vulnerable conditions through artistic and cultural processes. The group’s name comes from ZAN (stilts) and SUE (the sun god in …

Hair-Hang Juggling Video Compilation

By: Esteban Vélez. Andrea Ayala. Photo: The Oklahoman. Hair-Hang is a circus technique that involves performing acrobatic movements while suspended by one’s hair. It is generally performed by women, although some men also practice it. This technique was popularized by Chinese acrobats in the 19th century, where, contrary to what is seen today, men were the ones who performed it. …

New information on Zarmo – the upside-down juggler

By: Esteban Vélez.   “It is said in the profession that jugglers who stand on their heads end up going mad.”   Zarmo was a British juggler who enjoyed some popularity in Great Britain in the late 19th century. He was born in Cheriton, Kent (UK) as Joseph Henry Stephens in 1868. His father was a horse trainer and circus …

Ventriloquism and Juggling

By: Esteban Vélez. Juggling is an open discipline. That is, it can be combined with other arts. Throughout history, juggling has been performed with singing, dance, clowning, theater, comedy, among others. In this article, we will look at some ventriloquism and juggling acts. Señor Wences Wenceslao Moreno Centeno was born on April 17, 1896, in Peñaranda de Bracamonte, a province …

A Juggler’s Luck

By: Esteban Vélez. Some gambling experts claim there’s a 0.001% chance of winning the lottery. But that statistic can vary depending on several factors, such as the number of numbers bet on. Is it, then, “luck,” or is it knowing the math of betting? Well, the following story is about juggler Frank Naoni, who, by chance, won the lottery in …

Juggling Tango

Por: Esteban Vélez. Tango is a traditional dance and musical genre from Argentina and Uruguay that originated in the 19th century as a representation of the customs and traditions of African Americans, Creoles, and Europeans who arrived in the river cities of the Rio de la Plata. It was declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. …

A son of Paul Cinquevalli?

Por: Esteban Vélez. Paul Cinquevalli, considered one of the greatest jugglers in history, appeared in court several times for various cases, such as when the owners of the British Music Hall sued him in 1907 for “breaching the terms of a contract.” In that case, the judge ruled in favor of Paul Cinquevalli. If you want to learn more about …

Juggling for Pope Francis

By: Esteban Vélez. “(Circus artists) are artisans of celebration, of wonder; they are artisans of beauty: with these qualities they enrich global society, also with the aspiration to nurture feelings of hope and trust”. Pope Francis. On April 21, 2025, one day after Easter Sunday, the world received the news of Pope Francis’s death. According to the death certificate released …

Interview with Kevin Niittyviita

By: Esteban Vélez.   Kevin Niittyviita is a young juggler who has caused a stir on social media due to his incredible talent. In his Instagram videos, he shows off his highly complex juggling patterns and tricks at just 14 years old. Several expert jugglers have commented that, if he continues his training, Kevin could break world juggling records. But …