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    Juggling

    In which decade was the IJA founded?Juggling

      1940's.

    How many reported jugglers took part in World Juggling Day 1999?Juggling

      3,414.

    What is the first alphabetical entry in Charlie Dancey's Encyclopaedia of ball juggling (Numbers do not count)?Juggling

      Aardvark.

    What is the siteswap for a 5 ball cascade with a hole in it?Juggling

      55550.

    How much does a 'standard size' 2.5' Dube Silicon ball cost?Juggling

      {$36.00}.

    Mills Mess is a nice little trick. Who was it named after?Juggling

      Steve Mills.

    Who won the solo balls -category in the numbers championships at the IJA 50th anniversary fest in 1997?Juggling

      Bruce Sarafian.

    What type of ball is Anthony Gatto reported to use for his numbers records?Juggling

      Super Pinkies.

    What was Bobby May's real name?Juggling

      Ludwig Mayer. Bobby May was born as Ludwig Mayer in 1907 but changed his stage name to Bobby May in 1928.

    Is it possible to do some form of 'juggling' with only one ball?Juggling and Jugglers

      yes . You wouldn't belive how many body rolls and other tricks there are with one ball. In fact, one professional juggler who had mastered ten balls stopped doing it, going down in the number of balls, eventually getting to one, because he was tired that there wasn't anything more to do with so many balls. The less balls, the more possibilities.

    When 'juggling a violin', what are you supposed to juggle?Juggling and Jugglers

      violin, bow, and hat. An interesting thing to do is come out in a suit (with a hat of course) and start playing a song on the violin. Halfway into the song,(don't try this at home) throw the violin in the air, take your hat off, and start juggling the three. When done with that, put your hat back on and finish playing the song.

    What juggling prop is very rythmic and zen-like?Juggling and Jugglers

      Devilsticks. Devilsticks really look good with torches on both ends, and if you do them in the middle of the night when it's pitch black.

    What is a variation of juggling clubs that is also a good way of stretching out?Juggling and Jugglers

      club swinging . This is probably how juggling clubs first started. In the 1800's gymnists would stretch out by swinging around 6 pound wooden clubs. During their breaks, someone probably started flipping them from one hand to the other, and eventually juggling clubs came out of it. (juggling 8 pound clubs!)

    What is a gentleman juggler?Juggling and Jugglers

      One who doesn't bring any equipment of his own, but only uses what is in the room.. They were popular in the twenties

    A variation of juggling is juggling cigar boxes. What is the key to juggling them?Juggling and Jugglers

      Speed.

    How many balls can one juggle on the moon?Juggling and Jugglers

      89.5.

    What amount of rings did scientists say was impossible to juggle, but only to have a professional juggler prove them wrong?Juggling and Jugglers

      14.

    What is the normal juggling pattern called?Juggling and Jugglers

      cascade .

    What juggling item is it easiest to do in large numbers?Juggling and Jugglers

      Rings. They are lighter, and you can hold more of them.

    Which is easier to juggle when one is blindfolded?The Art of Juggling

      Clubs or pins. It is also easier while riding a unicycle. The reason for this is that clubs require lower accuracy in order to make each catch. Thank you for playing my quiz! I hoped you learned something about juggling.

    What is meant by "Traditional circus style" juggling?The Art of Juggling

      Presenting pure skill with precision, skill and panache.. True circus style juggling is growing less and less common in American circuses. Yet many find it the most appealing form of juggling.

    Which is judged by professional juggling instructors as the easiest prop to begin to learn with?The Art of Juggling

      Scarfs. After scarfs are mastered then the scarfs are traded for Beanbags.

    What does the term "Multiplex" mean?The Art of Juggling

      Throwing more than one ball at a time. It is interesting to note that doing five balls multiplex is easier than juggling them in the ordinary cascade pattern.

    Who is the current president of the WJF (World Juggling Federation)?The Art of Juggling

      Jason Garfield. At least he was when this was written.

    Who is the foremost authority on juggling?The Art of Juggling

      Jason Garfield. Jason has also written a book of instruction on the subject.

    Rings are considered to be the easiest prop to use while juggling more than 3. In 2002, a world record was set when a juggler flashed 13 rings. What is the man's name?The Art of Juggling

      Albert Lucas. In 2002 Albert Lucas successfully completed a stunning 13 catches with 13 rings.

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