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Contents:
[ Ball Juggling ] [ Circus ] [ Club Juggling ] [ Club Swinging ] [ Contact Juggling ] [ Devil Stick ] [ Diabolo ] [ Dice ] [ Ball Spinning ] [ FlikTriks ] [ History/Culture ] [ Juggling in General ] [ Knot Throwing ] [ Meteor ] [ Plate Spinning ] [ Poi ] [ Rings ] [ Unicycle ] | |
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Jugglebug Beanbag & Ball Juggling Instructions (Booklet)
Illustrations and instructions for beginning 3 ball juggling. Starting with one ball, detailed tips are given to for learning the basic cascade, reverse cascade, clawing, four balls, shower pattern and combining tricks. 12 pages. $.50 |
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Beyond the Cascade, by George Gillson.
Beyond the Cascade teaches over 100 tricks with three balls, from the basic cascade to advanced variations. Famous tricks such as the Mills Mess, Burke's Barrage, and Rubenstein's Revenge are covered, along with fundamentals (Statue of Liberty, the Snake, the Machine, 4 4 1), and more unusual patterns (Boston Mess, Clawed Chops, Slams, and many more). Along with detailed written descriptions, simple diagrams show flight paths and carries, giving this book a technical and organized style. Revised 2005 edition. 97 pages. $12.95 |
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Three Ball Digest, by Dick Franco.
Packed with practice tips, this book gives an in depth introduction and progression for learning basic and intermediate three ball juggling. Headrolls are also taught in a unique and complete chapter. Topics covered include: cascade, shower, body throws, overhead, pirouettes, bouncing, takeaways, neck catches, and forming routines. "Mastering the Headroll" teaches a series of exercises for skills involving rolling a ball from side to side over the head in different ways. The text is geared towards the juggler who will be performing for an audience, while still being accessible to the hobbyist who wants a grounding in fundamental three ball tricks. Also included are dozens of fascinating photos of performers through the years from the author's collection. 160 pages. $18 |
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Encyclopædia of Ball Juggling, by Charlie Dancey
Easily the most comprehensive ball juggling book available, Charlie Dancey provides over 200 pages of ball juggling tricks, accompanied by cartoon illustrations. The writing style is friendly and clever, and you will find plenty to read about 3-ball tricks, numbers, ball bouncing, passing, site swaps, etc. (This book is sometimes searched for as Encyclopedia of Ball Juggling and Encyclopaedia of Ball Juggling.) 224 pages. $27 |
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Circus in a Suitcase, by Reg Bolton
For anyone teaching basic circus skills to kids, or who wants to learn for themselves, Circus in a Suitcase packs a lot of information into one book. Sections include acrobatics, juggling, unicycling, clowning, tight rope, and much more. Plans showing how to make and use stilts that strap on to the legs are also given. The author set up more than a dozen community circuses in Great Britain and organized Britain's first National Children's Circus Festival. 94 pages. $9 |
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Circus Techniques, by Hovey Burgess
Circus Techniques is a complete instructional guide to the fundamentals of circus skills. Drawing on decades of performing and teaching experience, Hovey Burgess has categorized and described in detail the basics of the major categories of small-scale circus, which he describes as juggling, equilibristics, and vaulting. Each of these three subjects is addressed at three skill levels: Humble beginnings, Pure forms, and Infinite possibilities. This takes the reader through nine chapters that include skills as diverse as handstands, stilts, unicycling, juggling and passing, and single trapeze. Suitable as an academic text, reference work, or self-tutorial. 162 pages. $20 |
| Club Juggling | |
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Stunning Starts and Fancy Finishes For Club Jugglers, by Doug Dougal.
Finishing touches. 71 pages. $13 |
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Take 3 Clubs by Robert Dawson.
Printed on large pages, this book provides a comprehensive view of three-club juggling, from introductory basics up through some novel and advanced tricks. 120 pages. $26 |
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Compendium of Club Juggling, by Charlie Dancey
This is the followup to Charlie Dancey's Encyclopædia of Ball Juggling, and it is certainly a fitting companion. Over 200 pages of tricks with clubs take you from the basic 3-club cascade, up through advanced tricks, passing, numbers, etc. 238 pages. $27 |
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Patterns: A Manual of Club Passing, by Richard Dingman
This large, spiral bound volume takes the reader from basic two-person passing to multi-person advanced formations. 186 pages. $35 |
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Club Swinging, by W. J. Schatz
Club Swinging is a compact instructional manual with skills for beginner to professional. Topics covered include circles, reels, and snakes, as well as suggested exercises and sequences of moves. This text was written in 1908, with a dense and technical writing style, aided by illustrations. This faithful reprinting preserves some of the specialized knowledge from the golden age of club swinging. 115 pages. $10 |
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The Book of Club Swinging, by Ben Richter
Lots of illustrations in a horizontal format that builds step by step. 96 pages. $17 |
| Contact Juggling | |
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Contact Juggling, by James Ernest
A one of a kind text on ball rolling. 93 pages. Book now out of print in the Americas. Taking names for availability in the future. |
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The Devil Stick Book, by Todd Strong
The foremost book about devilsticks (and flower sticks), the Devil Stick Book by Todd Strong is in its fourth printing. Intended for the beginning and intermediate learner, the book covers basic tricks, more advanced moves, partner variations, and the history and origins of the sticks. Each trick is given a thoughtful and full description, including an extended section on the balancing of an object on the body. 107 pages. $10 |
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Mastering Devilstick, by Chris Dore.
This book uses large pages and helpful illustrations to introduce the basics and some intermediate tricks for devil sticks. 75 pages. $19 |
| Diabolo | |
| Diabolo Postcards, by Todd Strong.
17 reproductions from the French diabolo craze 1906-1908. $8 | |
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My First Diabolo Book, by Donald Grant.
An introduction to diabolo techniques. 48 pages. $9 |
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Diabolo Stick Grinds and Suicides, by Donald Grant.
Flashy tricks involving sticks. 48 pages. $9 |
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Diabolo 2: Crazy Cradles and Baffling Body Moves, by Donald Grant.
Super sequel. 52 pages. $9 |
| Diabolo From A-Z, by Jonglerie Diffusion, S.A.
Jam packed cartoon diabolo manual. 95 pages. $13 | |
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The Diabolo Book, by Todd Strong
The Diabolo Book looks at the diabolo from many different angles, including how to get started, learning fundamental tricks, variants and games, a great deal of history, and even the physics involved. Photos and line drawings are presented for teaching, along with historical images and a detailed bibliography. 85 pages. $15 |
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Totally Diabolical, by Donald Grant.
Even more advanced diabolo techniques! 78 pages. $15 |
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Diabolo 3: Two Hot to Handle, by Donald Grant.
Tips on handling two diabolos. 96 pages. $17 |
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The Dice Stacking Book, by Todd Strong.
Beginning to advanced lessons on how to manipulate up to four dice with one cup. Includes a history of dice, and many novel tricks. 94 pages. $15 including four perfect cancelled dice and special cup $10 without dice and cup $9 for dice and cup only |
| Ball Spinning | |
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Ball Spinning, by Rhys Thomas.
Spinning a ball on your fingertip can be part of a juggling performance, another fun form of object manipulation, or a good way to show off in front of the other team before a big game. In this unique instructional book, Rhys Thomas desribes the basic techniques and mechanics of selecting a ball and spinning it properly, along with classic variations and some new twists to learn. Sections include two-ball stacks, curls, and combination tricks. 37 pages. $12 |
| Fliktriks | |
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Fliktriks are 12 small flip books with cartoon jugglers who come to life when you riffle through the pages. A trick can be broken down by turning the pages slower and slower, or flip through the trick backwards! Each book contains two tricks, one on each side. Each Fliktrik: $4 | |
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FlikTriks #1 3 Ball Cascade / Columns |
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FlikTriks #2 3 Club Cascade / Chops |
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FlikTriks #3 Georgian Shuffle / Biting the Apple |
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FlikTriks #4 4 Ball Circles / 4 Ball Columns |
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FlikTriks #5 Head Roll / Flips |
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FlikTriks #6 Boston Mess / The Arm Roll |
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FlikTriks #7 Burke's Barrage / Matt's Mess |
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FlikTriks #8
Mill's [sic] Mess / Mill's Mess Duet |
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FlikTriks #9 Rubenstein's Revenge / Luke's Shuffle |
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FlikTriks #10 The Box / Grace |
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FlikTriks #11 The Escalator / Reverse Chops |
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FlikTriks #12 4 Ball Mill's Mess / 5 Ball |
| History/Culture | |
| Otedama - Traditional Japanese Juggling Toys and Games, by Denichiro Onishi.
In Japan, the traditional pastime of juggling small beanbags (usually in the shower pattern) has been passed down through generations by grandmothers to granddaughters. This is the first book on the subject, and it provides a delightful look at styles of play (many are gathering variations, like the game of jacks), history, and even methods for making your own cloth otedama. This slim hardcover book includes many colorful photos of folk art otedama. 32 pages $15.95 |
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Strange Feats & Clever Turns, compiled by Charlie Holland, 1998.
A collection of reprinted magazine articles from the 1890s-1910s, featuring jugglers, contortionists, acrobats, and assorted other vaudevillians and variety artists. 192 pages. $24 |
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The Little Book of Juggling, by Richard Dingman.
Measuring just 8.3 x 5.7 cm (3.25 by 2.25"), this little tome packs in basic juggling instructions, variations with three, four balls and above, passing, and even history. 100 pages. $4.95 |
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The Joy of Juggling, by Dave Finnigan.
Illustrated, basic instruction in scarves, balls, clubs, rings and performance. 113 pages. $8 |
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Juggling: A Flowmotion Book, by Colin Francome.
96 pages. $9.95 |
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The Art of Juggling, by Ken Benge
The Art of Juggling is a detailed introduction to the basics of ball juggling, including starts and finishes, intermediate tricks, and partner juggling and passing. This Revised Edition (2006) features updated illustrations, and a section on the Mills Mess. Many ideas for tricks and variations are presented, giving the reader years' worth of material to learn. A solid introduction covering three and four balls with tricks 131 pages. $10 |
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The Zen of Juggling, by Dave Finnigan.
An entertaining and thought-provoking fictional account of a spiritual juggling workshop held in rural Taiwan. 111 pages. $10 |
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The Usborne Book of Juggling, by Clive Gifford.
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The Juggling Book by Phil Hackett & Peter Owen.
96 pages. $12.95 |
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Juggling for the Complete Klutz, by John Cassidy
and B.C. Rimbeaux.
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Juggling, by Charlie Holland.
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The Complete Juggler, by Dave Finnigan
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Juggling from Start to Star, by Dave, Dorothy & Ben Finnigan
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| Knot Throwing | |
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Knot Throwing Mini Book, by Bill Fry
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Knot Throwing, by Bill Fry
Combining the craft of knot tying with the art of juggling. Knot Throwing uses photos and written descriptions to teach dozens of trick knots. Some of the knots involve throwing one end of the rope, while others involve surprising twists and effects that can be used in performance. Each variation is clearly explained with hints and background information. Humorous interludes and historical asides add to the text, which is packaged with a length of braided polyester rope, perfect for getting started with. 97 pages. $20 |
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The Meteor Book, by Rhys Thomas.
Chinese meteors consist of a long rope or cable with weights at each end which can be swung around in all sorts of formations. A complete guide to construction, manipulation and performance. Every trick is described and illustrated simply and completely. illustrated, 27.9 x 21.6 cm (11 x 8.5") comb bound. 57 pages. $16 |
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Plate Spinning, by Cathy Valentine.
This modest looking booklet contains more tricks and ideas for spinning plates than you might expect. Tips are given on learning to get a plate spinning, and variations on catches and moves with a plate and stick follow. 12 pages. $2.50 |
| Poi | |
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Poi Spinning, by Michal Kahn.
A complete guide to poi swinging, with clear illustrations of tricks in increasing order of complexity. Hundreds of variations and suggestions are given, from basic to advanced. 144 pages. $24 |
| Rings | |
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Dr. Bob's Instant Ring Juggling Book, by Bob Woodburn.
A clever introduction to juggling, with illustrations of tricks. Comes with 3 miniature rings. 64 pages. $15 |
| Unicycle | |
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How to Ride Your Unicycle, by Charlie Dancey
A clear guide to starting out, with helpful tips, and tricks to work on. 32 pages. $11 |
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