Drop Everything” Podcast #19 Host: Dan Holzman. On this podcast I talk to juggler Steve Langley. Steve tells stories from his long successful career as a juggler, paddle ball king, Fettucini Brother, Guinness world record holder, and bubble performer. Also on itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/il/podcast/ejuggle/id1063204159
The Mowatts – Groundbreaking Club Jugglers
Ben Mowatt and his son, Ben Jr., are known for being the first jugglers to accomplish several important feats. The two most important are being the first person to juggle five clubs (Ben Mowatt Jr.) and the first duo to pass 8 clubs. I recently discovered the following article from The Royal Magazine published in 1903. Stay tuned after the …
Matt Hall on the “Drop Everything” podcast with host Dan Holzman
“Drop Everything” podcast #18 (60:00) with host, Daniel Holzman. In this episode, I talk with Matt Hall. Topics covered include best juggling festivals, props, practice techniques, and much more juggling wisdom from the Juggle Sensei. Also on itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/il/podcast/ejuggle/id1063204159
The Reverhos Trio – French Masters Of Juggling And Balance
The Reverhos Trio were French performers specializing in juggling tricks done while balancing upside and on the slack wire. The act originally consisted of just brothers Gustave, born in 1902, and Andre, born in 1906. The brothers, whose real last name was Revereau, weren’t born into an artistic or circus family. Instead, they grew up in the small town of …
Alexander Kiss – A Soviet Juggling Icon
One of the most important names in the history of juggling is Alexander Kiss. He was the first juggler from the USSR to gain international fame and his influence on the juggling world continues today. Kiss was born on October 2nd, 1921 into a family of established circus performers. He began his performing career in the circus at the age …
Mark Nizer on the “Drop Everything” podcast with host Dan Holzman
Drop Everything Podcast #17: Running time (59:47) Words of wisdom from one of the world’s most successful jugglers. Mark Nizer has been a top professional juggler since the early 1980’s. In this podcast he discusses his history, juggling performance tips, practice philosophy, and what it takes to make it in the world of professional juggling. Also on itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/il/podcast/ejuggle/id1063204159
Jugglers – Where Are They Now: Part 1
As a middle aged juggler (45), I have some years under my belt as a juggler, performer, and attendee of IJA Festivals. My first festival was in 1985 in Atlanta. I only attended for a day, but it was enough to know that I wanted more. It was also around this time, and just before, that I started reading about …
Ben Beever Obituary
It’s with sadness that we report the passing of British juggler Ben Beever. He fell off of a balcony on Saturday and died as a result. Ben was born in 1976 and worked as a mathematics teacher and held four degrees, including a Masters of Mathematics and a Masters in Cognitive Science. Ben was well known in the juggling world …
Ferry Mader: A Master Juggler With Cups, Saucers, Candles, And Hats
Very few jugglers have ever heard of Ferry Mader. This is true for even those who are fairly well read about the history of the art. However, most jugglers are aware of one of the tricks he invented and would be astounded at some of his other feats. Ferry Mader was born Ferry Xaver on May 29th 1884 in Augsburg, …