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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, festivals, street venues and on television. This list shows notable jugglers for reasons of success as a professional performer, world record holder, official competition winner or inventor of patterns or tricks. Australia * Space Cowboy Austria * Christoph and Manuel Mitasch - hold multiple club passing numbers juggling world records Canada *Wilfred Dubois (b. 1892) Czech Republic * Alan Šulc - holds multiple bounce numbers juggling world records Germany * Francis Brunn - numerous appearances on stage and television. * * Paul Cinquevalli * Thomas Dietz * * Luca Pferdmenges - multiple Guinness world record holder and TikTok personality Hungary * Trixie - known as 'the first lady of juggling'. Appearance on stage and film. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juggler
Juggling is a physical skill, performed by a juggler, involving the manipulation of objects for recreation, entertainment, art or sport. The most recognizable form of juggling is toss juggling. Juggling can be the manipulation of one object or many objects at the same time, most often using one or two hands but also possible with feet. Jugglers often refer to the objects they juggle as ''props''. The most common props are balls, clubs, or rings. Some jugglers use more dramatic objects such as knives, fire torches or chainsaws. The term ''juggling'' can also commonly refer to other prop-based manipulation skills, such as diabolo, plate spinning, devil sticks, poi, cigar boxes, contact juggling, hooping, yo-yo, and hat manipulation. Etymology The words ''juggling'' and ''juggler'' derive from the Middle English ''jogelen'' ("to entertain by performing tricks"), which in turn is from the Old French '' jangler''. There is also the Late Latin form ''joculare'' of Latin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Flying Karamazov Brothers
The Flying Karamazov Brothers (FKB) are a juggling and comedy troupe that has been performing since 1973. They learned their trade busking as street artists starting in Santa Cruz, California, eventually going on to perform nationally and internationally, including on Broadway stages. The "brothers" took their act's name from the Fyodor Dostoevsky novel ''The Brothers Karamazov'', drawing parallels between themselves and the novel's characters. Though they refer to themselves onstage as "brothers", none are actually blood relatives. The current troupe is led by co-founder Paul David Magid (Dmitri), who is its director and producer and sole remaining original member. Members The most recent members of the troupe are: *Paul David Magid (Dmitri; co-founder; also the director and producer) *Howard Jay Patterson (Ivan; co-founder, retired) *Stephen O’Bent (Zossima) *Roderick Kimball (Pavel) *Andy Sapora (Nikita) *Steven Horstmann (Vanka) *Michael Karas (Kara) *Harry Levine (Kuzm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Moschen
Michael Moschen (born 1955 in Greenfield, Massachusetts) is an American juggler. He received a Fellowship from the MacArthur Foundation (the Genius Grant) in 1990, has appeared on TV on PBS, and did ads for Motorola. Cirque du Soleil commissioned Moschen to create a new work for their permanent theatrical circus in Las Vegas, Nevada. Moschen is particularly known for contact juggling. In the 1986 film ''Labyrinth'' the crystal ball manipulations seen to be performed by David Bowie's character were actually done by Moschen, who stood behind Bowie during filming. Since Moschen could not see the objects he was juggling, it took many takes to film the scenes with the crystal balls. Moschen was a classmate of Penn Jillette's at Greenfield High School, class of 1973. The two worked together developing juggling performances immediately after high school. In 1991, an episode of ''Great Performances'' entitled "In Motion with Michael Moschen" focused on his creative process and showed se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mills Mess
In toss juggling, Mills' Mess is a popular juggling pattern, typically performed with three balls although the props used and the number of objects can be different. The pattern was invented by and named after Steve Mills. It is a well-known trick among jugglers and learning it is considered somewhat of a milestone, "a mind-boggling pattern of circling balls, crossing and uncrossing hands, and unexpected catches." Gillson, George. ''Beyond the Cascade'', Cascade Books: Seattle Washington 1990reviewed by Bill Giduz in ''Juggler's World: Vol. 42, No. 4''/ref> The base of this pattern is a traditional reverse cascade, (siteswap 3 in siteswap notation), with an extra "mess" added by crossing and uncrossing arms. The effect created is that the balls pursue each other from one side to the other. It is also a windmill pattern which changes direction every three throws. Modern origin Mills Mess was invented in the early 1970s (Between 1974 and 1975). Steve Mills was experimenting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Mills (juggler)
Steve Mills (born in 1957 in Marion, Ohio) is an American juggler and unicyclist from Morristown, New Jersey. He is the inventor of the " Mills' Mess" juggling pattern. Mills was taught to juggle by Ron Graham, a juggler and mathematician. The Dazzling Mills Family In 1978, Steve married Carol Sue Haines. They began performing a juggling and unicycle act, later accompanied by their children Michelle and Anthony. Together the group became known as The Dazzling Mills Family. They have performed at venues such as Harlem Globetrotters basketball games, the Arnold Fitness Expo, fairs, and schools. Television appearances include ''PM Magazine'', ''The Statler Brothers Show'', '' The Penn and Teller Show'', ''Daily Planet'', ''Most Daring'', '' Smoking Gun Presents'', and ''The Shotgun Red Variety Show''. Carol stopped performing in 2004 because of a nerve disorder. Kris Groth, who married Michelle in 2009, joined the group in 2008. In 2011, a baby girl, Chloe, was born to Kris and Mic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby May
Bobby May (born Ludwig Theodore Mayer, February 20, 1907–November 7, 1981) was a vaudeville-era juggler. He is considered one of the best American jugglers. Biography Bobby May was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Bobby May performed his first professional act at Cleveland's Luna Park in 1923 along with a young Bob Hope. One of May's most well-known acts involved juggling while ice-skating, which involved the use of three to five balls, clubs, hats, and cigarettes. May was known for playing the harmonica as well as singing and dancing. See also *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, fe ... References Further material *''Bobby May: The Great American Juggler'', a film by Stewart Lippe * External linksJuggling Hall of Fame entry for Bobby May Jugglers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcus Monroe
Marcus Monroe (born May 2, 1985) is an actor/juggler/TV personality currently living in New York City. Marcus was born in 1985 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He moved to New York in 2004 to pursue a career in entertainment. Marcus has appeared on many TV shows including MTV's '' TRL'', ABC Family's '' Switched!'', Nickelodeon's ''Slime Across America'' and was the host of Discovery Kids' '' Mad Science''. He also appeared in the 2000 film adaptation of the book ''Wisconsin Death Trip''. He is an original member of the Shoebox Tour with Jay Gilligan. Monroe, along with Ben Seidman and Luke Jermay is a founding member of The Optical Delusions, a 2008 touring show that billed itself as "an evening of new-school variety." He is credited with creating the knorch – a combination knife A knife ( : knives; from Old Norse 'knife, dirk') is a tool or weapon with a cutting edge or blade, usually attached to a handle or hilt. One of the earliest tools used by humanity, knives appea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Lucas (juggler)
Albert Lucas is an American juggler born in 1960 to Albert and Yvonne Moreira. He is notable for juggling while ice skating, setting numbers juggling records, and promoting sport juggling. Career With the encouragement of his father, Albert began juggling at age 3 and performing at age 4 in comedy clubs, small circuses and nightclubs. From age 8 to 11 he toured with Liberace and then performed in Las Vegas. From age 12 to 22, he traveled the world performing his juggling act on ice with the Ice Capades. Albert spent several years performing in the ''Around the World on Ice'' show at Busch Gardens Theme Park. Albert has performed at both the NBA Finals and the NHL Stanley Cup Finals. Sport juggling Albert co-founded the International Sport Juggling Federation in order to develop sport juggling, including joggling, with the goal of re-introducing it to the Olympics. He has joggled in 12 marathons, including a marathon with no drops in 1987, which established a Guinness wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magic (illusion)
Magic, which encompasses the subgenres of illusion, stage magic, and close up magic, among others, is a performing art in which audiences are entertained by tricks, effects, or illusions of seemingly impossible feats, using natural means. It is to be distinguished from paranormal magic which are effects claimed to be created through supernatural means. It is one of the oldest performing arts in the world. Modern entertainment magic, as pioneered by 19th-century magician Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, has become a popular theatrical art form. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, magicians such as Maskelyne and Devant, Howard Thurston, Harry Kellar, and Harry Houdini achieved widespread commercial success during what has become known as "the Golden Age of Magic." During this period, performance magic became a staple of Broadway theatre, vaudeville, and music halls. Magic retained its popularity in the television age, with magicians such as Paul Daniels, David Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penn & Teller
Penn & Teller, Penn Jillette and Teller, are American magicians, entertainers, and scientific skeptics who have performed together since the late 1970s. They are noted for their ongoing act that combines elements of comedy with magic. The duo has been featured in numerous stage and television shows such as '' Penn & Teller: Fool Us'' and currently perform in Las Vegas at The Rio, the longest running headliners to play at the same hotel in Las Vegas history. Penn Jillette serves as the act's orator and raconteur. Teller generally does not speak while performing, and instead communicates through mime and nonverbals, though his voice can occasionally be heard during their live shows and television appearances. Besides magic, the pair has become associated with the advocacy of scientific skepticism and libertarianism, particularly through their television show '' Penn & Teller: Bullshit!''. Career Penn and Teller were introduced to each other by Wier Chrisemer, and performed th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penn Jillette
Penn Fraser Jillette (born March 5, 1955) is an American magician, actor, musician, inventor, television presenter, and author, best known for his work with fellow magician Teller as half of the team Penn & Teller. The duo has been featured in numerous stage and television shows, such as '' Penn & Teller: Fool Us'' and '' Penn & Teller: Bullshit!'', and is currently headlining in Las Vegas at The Rio. Jillette serves as the act's orator and raconteur. Jillette has published eight books, including the ''New York Times'' Bestseller, '' God, No!: Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales''. He is also known for his advocacy of atheism, scientific skepticism, the First Amendment, as well as previously identifying as a libertarian, and supporting free-market capitalism. Early life Jillette was born in Greenfield, Massachusetts. His mother, Valda Rudolph Jillette (née Parks; 1909–2000),Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index atabase on-line Provo, UT, USA: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Goudeau
Michael Carey Goudeau (born May 11, 1959) is a juggler and an ex-circus clown who graduated from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College. He is a writer and was an executive producer for the Showtime series '' Penn & Teller: Bullshit!''. Goudeau juggled for the Lance Burton Show at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Goudeau served as co-host of Penn Radio with Penn Jillette which aired weekdays on Free FM until March 2, 2007. He currently serves as co-host of Jillette's weekly podcast, ''Penn's Sunday School'', with Matt Donnelly. Goudeau is married to Theresa Goudeau and is the father of two adopted children, Joe and Emily. Goudeau divorced and remarried his wife. Their second wedding ceremony was performed in a Vegas drive-thru church. Goudeau says "I got married in a drive thru. My mother-in-law and my mom were in the backseat of my Suburban. We had classical music on the radio. My wife had a Subway napkin taped to her head as a veil. As crazy a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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