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1930s, Jugglers, Videos

Billy Rey: British Juggler 1938

Feeling confused!I've recently been trying to research a British juggler called Billy Rey, as seen in this video:https://youtu.be/CHDi32BVxcw?si=tq5NdZB_m_XQId94Here's an article

1990s, Hand Balancing, Videos

Ken Willer: Hand Balancer 1996

Here's a short, 4-minute act featuring Ken Willer, the hand balancer, performing an upside down trick hitting a golf ball

1940s, Duos, Trios and Troupes, Jugglers, Videos

Baker, Dove and Allen: American Juggling Trio 1943

Does anyone know anything about this trio?Baker, Dove and Allen.They feature in many newspapers at the British Newspaper Archive but

1950s, Acrobats, Duos, Trios and Troupes, Videos

The Ivanovs: Acrobatic Trio 1951

I wish I knew more about this acrobatic trio!Although the uploader has spelled their name as The Ivanoffs, IMDB list

1930s, Duos, Trios and Troupes, Jugglers, Videos

The Uessums: Juggling Troupe 1933

Let's just marvel at this bit of footage dated December 1933.The description is written in Italian and reads:“Berlin. Masters of

1960s, Jugglers, Videos

Sarvat Begbudi: Juggler on Horseback 1965

What a difference a letter makes!Up to now, the only videos that I've seen of Sarvat Begbudi, the amazing horseback

1970s, Cigar Boxes, Jugglers, TV Shows, Videos

Gil Dova: American Juggler 1970

Here’s the wonderful, Gil Dova juggling with balls and cigar boxes in 1970.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U24faV2AlLA You can read more about him here:https://www.juggle.org/gil-dova-obituary/

1970s, Films/ Movies, Videos

Chung Kuo: China Documentary with Circus Acts 1972

This footage is from a 220-minute documentary made in Italy in 1972. A captivating look at China through the faces

1920s, Videos

Lupino Lane: Acrobat, Comedian and Juggler 1929

Lupino “Nipper” Lane (1892-1959) was an acclaimed English stage and film comedian, acrobat, and theatre manager who appeared in a multitude

1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, Duos, Trios and Troupes, Jugglers, Videos

Johnson Brothers: Juggling in movies 1937-1962

Here are the Johnson Brothers, Duke and Harry, plus Harry Jr., juggling in various films and television shows from 1937-1962.

2000s, Duos, Trios and Troupes, Jugglers, Videos

Bonbon Brothers: Japanese Juggling Duo early 2000s

Here are the Bonbon Brothers from Japan.I haven't discovered much about them at all and I think there are several

1910s, Danger Acts, Rolling Globe

Lionel Legare: Rolling Globe danger act

Here are two photos of Lionel Legare performing his Mammoth Spiral Tower Act in Pennsylvania in 1910. Here's an article

1960s, Club Swinging, Contortion, Rolling Globe, Videos

Will Fussner aka The Great Fussner: Rolling Globe act 1960s

Well this is terrific! A real danger act! Here's Will Fussner, The Great Fussner, performing his rolling globe act while

1890s, Danger Acts, Rolling Globe

Achille Philion: Circus Showman and Rolling Globe artist 1890s

The Philion was a coal-burning steamer built by circus showman Achille Philion, who was born in (French) Canada in 1851.

1890s, Danger Acts, Rolling Globe

Signor Ethardo: The Spiral Ascensionist (real name, Stephen John Etheridge) 1860s

Here's Signor Ethardo (1825-1911), known as 'The Spiral Ascensionist', seen here performing at the Crystal Palace during the 1860s.“One of

1980s, Balancing, Plate Spinning, Videos

Wolfgang Bartschelly: German Plate Spinner plus Glasses and Trays Balancing Act 1980s

Here's a video of the fabulous, German plate spinner, Wolfgang Bartschelly performing on a TV show in 1982. There's so

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