Lucy Gillet – New Information and Photos

By David Cain   Lucy Gillet was an extremely talented juggler. She juggled six plates while balancing a long bird perch on her chin and a flower pot on her forehead. She also performed nine balls in her act. Despite these incredible toss juggling feats, she was best known for her foot juggling and balancing stunts. Lucy Gillet was born …

Juggling Interviews Episode 10: Jean-Baptiste Diot | Hosted by XavJuggles

The additional interview (in French) can be found here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r29uD7wuBcs This series is part of eJuggle, the IJA’s online juggling resource: https://www.juggle.org/ejuggle In this episode, the great Jean-Baptiste Diot, sports juggling advocate, discusses the health benefits of proper juggling training and body reinforcement in regard to juggling performances! Artwork by Timothy Smith-Buisset Jean-Baptiste Diot’s Socials: Youtube:    / @jean_baptiste_diot   Instagram:   / jean_baptiste_diot   This …

Herr Troba – The Second Cinquevalli

By Esteban Velez   Herr Troba was a German juggler and strongman who achieved many of the feats of Paul Cinquevalli. The European press of the time called him “the second Cinquevalli”. Not much is known about his life, except that in his childhood he practiced acrobatics, which helped him perform strength juggling acts. The following article, published in Leslie’s …

Dot Burdett – juggler and tightrope walker on the rolling globe

By Esteban Velez Dorothy “Dot” Kelley Burdett was born on April 1, 1920, in Kansas, USA, to Bessie Roseanna and Earl Osborn Kelley. She was the second of eight children. She married William David “Small” Burdett on August 19, 1936, in Audubon, Minnesota. The duo performed together as “The Burdetts.” Dot was a juggler and tightrope walker; she also did …

Katie Sandwina – Tightrope Walker and Strong Woman

Katie Sandwina is considered one of the strongest women in history. She was able to match and/or surpass the feats of the strongmen of her time. In addition to her incredible talent, Katie was a faithful activist for women’s rights. Her real name was Katharina Brumbach. She was born in Germany on May 6, 1884, although it is believed that …

Mariora – Juggling Star of the 1930s and 1940s

By David Cain Mariora Matei was born on May 3rd, 1917 in Altona, Hamburg, Germany to parents who hailed from Romania. Her father, Florian Matei, was an acrobat and gymnast. Her older brother Jean was born in 1909 and was performing professionally by his late teens under the name Jean Florian. Mariora made her stage debut on June 1, 1934 …

Photos of Sylvia Brumbach, strongwoman juggler

Sylvia Schneider Brumbach is a juggler and performer who performs amazing strength routines in her performances such as breaking a board using her hands, juggling heavy balls or cannon balls, etc. She was previously an assistant at a knife throwing act where her father and family members were involved. Images of Sylvia Brunbach at Blackpool Tower Circus 2006, UK. Photos …

Juggling Interviews Episode 9: Alexander Koblikov | Hosted by XavJuggles

This series is part of eJuggle, the IJA’s online juggling resource: https://www.juggle.org/ejuggle In this episode, the legend Alexander Koblikov brings us to the sea going through the process of making the sailor “Sea Story” act and shares his beginning as a professional circus artist! (Fun fact: According to Alexander Koblikov, this is his first ever podcast appearance!) Artworks by Timothy …