Sergei Ignatov (in Russian Сергей Игнатов) (born 1950 in
Chemnitz,
Germany
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) is a Russian juggler, known as "The Poet of Juggling",
notable for his
numbers juggling.
At his prime during the 1970–90 period, Sergei Ignatov worked with up to 7 large balls in his performance, and 9 in practice. He frequently performed 11 rings in his act, and juggled them for 22 catches in his practice. Also in his show was 5 clubs. Ignatov is notable for his five club
backcrosses, where he would throw the clubs crossing behind his back and over his shoulder while walking in a circle.
He is the uncle of noted juggler
Burt Blague.
See also
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List of jugglers A juggler is a person who practices object manipulation for entertainment, sport or recreation. Famous professional jugglers have come from many countries and have performed their skills live in circuses, variety theatres, casinos, cruise ships, fes ...
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Burt Blague
References
External links
Juggling.org*
Jugglers
1950 births
Living people
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