I’m Maggie Rusak and I’m a circus artist and juggler from Australia. Thanks for checking out my tricks of the month video. If you’d like to see more of my tricks you can find me @Maggierusak on Instagram.
Currently I’m based in Toulouse, France and this video was filmed during the second lockdown, so I was constrained to filming within 1km of where I live. Thankfully, I found a nice little spot outside of a warehouse tucked away in the suburbs where I could film without passers-by interrupting and potentially testing my terrible French. I was inspired by autumn and solitude.
I grew up doing youth circus in Adelaide, so I’ve been juggling almost as long as I can remember but started to get into it more seriously in my late teens. I love juggling because I’ve always had too much energy and find it difficult to relax, so for me juggling can be like a moving meditation.
Music: Day One One By F.S. Blumm & Nils Frahm
Sound effects: Very geographically inappropriate magpies as a homage to my home and my favourite bird.
Thank you
-Maggie
IJA Tricks of the Month
The IJA actively searches out the best juggling talent around the world to make awesome videos for your viewing pleasure. Get ready to be inspired. IJA Tricks of the Month are organized by Jorge Vilchis, Erin Stephens and Lucas Adverse.