Books

The Complete Juggler Book by Dave Finnegan ***Recommended***

"A must for every library" - Booklist 575 page book with over 1,000 illustrations, lesson plans, glossary and achievement award system.item # 121662 The Complete Juggler Soft cover, fourth edition $15.95 each

THE ART OF JUGGLING by Ken Benge

Everything from learning how to juggle three balls through advanced patterns. Over 60 different 3-ball tricks with diagrams. Starts, finishes, balancing, how to juggle 4, 5 or more (plus variations), bouncing, passing and performing. Although it is an older book, it is still one of the best comprehensive instructional books ranging from introductory to intermediate ball juggling. Written by a former professional juggler and IJA president. 144 pp. Paper. item #0900$9.95 ea.

CIRCUS IN A SUITCASE by Reg Bolton

A handbook to teach you how to create a circus: props, acrobatics, costumes, clowning, juggling, stilt walking, unicycling, tightrope, trapeze, fire-eating and publicity. Emphasis on working with young people, but great for all ages. 94 pp. Paper. item #0904 $8.95 ea.

CIRCUS TECHNIQUES by Hovey Burgess

More than 150 circus stunt techniques such as acrobatics, balancing, toss juggling (balls, rings, clubs), devil sticks, diabolo, rope spinning, spinning plates, hoop rolling, trapeze, slack rope, tightrope and much more. Written by renowned authority on the circus. 162 pp. 300 photos. 8 x 11. Paper. item #0902 $19.95 ea.

CLUB SWINGING by W.J. Schatz

The swinging of two clubs, originally an exercise and Olympic event, has been revived into a juggling art. Numerous combinations can be learned from this previously rare manuscript. Most of today's club swinging routines trace back to this work. 115 pp. 68 diagrams. Paper. item #0903 $9.95 ea.

THE DEVIL STICK BOOK by Todd Strong

In depth detailed instructions and info on all aspects of the devil stick. Terminology, basic handling and dynamics, intermediate and advanced tricks, balancing, partners, games, benefits, history/ origins and proliferation, juggling and prop variations. The definitive work with all the tips and expertise of a seasoned professional.107 pp. 63 instructional illustrations. Paper. item #0940 $9.95 ea.

THE DIABOLO BOOK: THE ULTIMATE STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO MASTERING THE DIABOLO by Todd Strong

This fully illustrated instructional book covers every aspect of the diabolo. The "Getting Started" section helps you to choose equipment and demonstrates the
basics of spinning the diabolo. The book then goes on to teach over 60 tricks including the whip, butterflies, cat's cradle and more. There is an excellent history chapter with many rare historical photos from the authorÍs antique postcard collection and a section on diabolo with a partner--Diabolo Tennis anyone? The author, Todd Strong, has taught at Die Etage in Berlin and the Centre National des Arts du Cirque in France. 96 pp. 95 illustrations and 29 b/w photos. 8 x 8. Paper. item #0946 $14.95 ea

Patterns: A Manual of Club Passing by Richard Dingman

The definitive and most comprehensive technical work on club passing with over 500 diagrams. Teaches how to pass clubs. Chapters are organized by number of jugglers from 1 to 6; within each chapter patterns are grouped by number of clubs: 2 people with one to eleven clubs, through 6 people with 18 clubs. Covers simple and complex counts, take aways, lines, feeds, triangles, boxes, stars, stacks, pyramids etc. This book is a working manual and has been wire bound for ease of use. 81/2 x 11. Paper. 184 pp. item #0962 $34.95 ea.

THREE BALL DIGEST: All You'll Ever Need to Know About Juggling Three Balls.
Plus: Mastering the Headroll by Dick Franco

Two books in one! Three Ball Digest: Detailed instruction from beginner to professional level. More than 160 three ball tricks plus starts and finishes. Tips on structuring an effective routine. 56 archival photographs of renowned ball jugglers from the author's private collection--many never before seen. Mastering the Headroll: In depth instructions and 15 variations of the headroll. 160 pp. Paper. item #0939 $17.95 ea.