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Cirque Ziva Chinese Acrobats Review

The Golden Dragon Acrobats from Cangzhou, China, present Cirque Ziva. New Victory Theater, Times Square, New York. Til January 4th (many sold out shows, new shows may be added). I’ve seen many troops...

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“Drop Everything” podcast with host Dan Holzman: interview with Francoise...

Drop everything podcast #10 Hosted by Dan Holzman. The amazing French juggler Francoise Rochais shares stories about her amazing juggling career. Her start at age 5, what it’s like to train in Chinese...

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John McPeak: A Serendipitous Adventure

Several months ago, writer / historian David Cain approached John McPeak about being interviewed for eJuggle. David sent John around a dozen questions. These questions framed the autobiographical...

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Obituary: Edoardo Raspini

The juggling community has lost one of its living legends, Edoardo Raspini, who passed away on January 11th, 2015, just shy of his 87th birthday. Edoardo Raspini was born January 19th, 1928 to a circus...

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Interview with Bobby Jule

Bobby Jule was born Joe Pegnato in 1924 in New Castle, Pennsylvania (USA). He is now a spry and active 90 year old who looks closer to 70. He was one of the breakout juggling stars from the USA in the...

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“Drop Everything” podcast with host Dan Holzman: interview with Avner The...

“Drop Everything” podcast # 11 Hosted by Dan Holzman. Avner The Eccentric tells stories from his amazing life and career. From sharing the Broadway stage with The Flying Karamazov Brothers to starring...

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AmaLuna Review

Cirque du Soleil scores another winner with AmaLuna. This show is continuing its successful tour. It has played New York and Miami, is now in Houston, and will next play Europe. The star of the show is...

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TRIXIE: A Juggling Legend Spinning Through History

Trixie is one of the most beloved juggling icons of the 20th Century. Martha Firschke was born on June 14, 1920 in Budapest, Hungary into a circus family. Her father, Oscar Firschke, was a German...

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“Drop Everything” podcast with host Dan Holzman: interview with David Aiken

Drop Everything podcast #12 Host: Dan Holzman. Conversation with David Aiken, an excellent and versatile performer better known by his stage name “The Checkerboard Guy.” Topics include street...

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Rudy Cardenas – A Living Legend

Well, despite reports, including our own, that Rudy Cardenas had passed away, I’m glad to report that he is still alive and just celebrated his 89th birthday. (We apologize for our incorrect report of...

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“Drop Everything” podcast with host Dan Holzman: interview with James Bustar

Drop Everything” Podcast #13 with host: Daniel Holzman. In this episode I talk with a performer on the cusp of stardom: Australian comedy juggler James Bustar. We talk about cruise ships, circus...

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The IJA – Our Living Pioneers

For an organization like the IJA that is nearly seventy years old, it is easy to forget that we began as a very small group, started and nurtured by people who wanted to share their love of juggling...

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“Drop Everything” podcast with host Dan Holzman: interview with Mark Faje

“Drop Everything” Podcast #14 with host: Daniel Holzman. In this episode, I talk with “The World’s Most Dangerous Comic,” Mark Faje, about his life on the road with “The Jim Rose Sideshow,” his very...

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The Elliots – A Three Piece Juggling Family

“Three piece juggler” is a term used to describe a juggler who performs mainly with three balls, three top hats, and three cigar boxes. Many jugglers have worked in this style over the past 100 years....

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Interview With Joe Taylor

The Summer of 1987 issue of Juggler’s World magazine, which was the IJA’s 40th Anniversary issue, included an article on Joe Taylor, the first African American member of the IJA, as well as other early...

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“Drop Everything” podcast with host Dan Holzman: interview with Jay Gilligan

Drop Everything” podcast #15. This podcast features a conversation with one of the foremost creative influences in juggling today – the master juggler and teacher Jay Gilligan. Recorded at Seattle’s...

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“Drop Everything” podcast with host Dan Holzman: interview with Steven Ragatz

Drop Everything” podcast #16. This podcast features an interview with long time Cirque du Soleil juggler and cast member Steven Ragatz. This acclaimed juggler, workshop leader and mentor shares the...

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Eva Vida – The Glamorous Juggler

Different jugglers are known for different things. Lottie Brunn was known for her speed. Ernest Montego was known for his grace and Kris Kremo for his stylish flair. Eva Vida was known for her glamor....

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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...

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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...

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