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Alfajarin portrait balancing wheelbarrow on chin and juggling 4 balls publicity photo

2000s, Balancing, Jugglers, Rola Bola, Videos

Javier Masip Morón: Balancer, Juggler and Wire Walker 2009

Now this is a lovely story! Meet Javier Masip Morón, a retired farmer from Alfajarín, a municipality located in the

Vladimir Alekseevich Serov balancing on unicycle on tightwire

1980s, Balancing, Jugglers, Rope/ Wire Walkers, TV Shows, Unicyclists/ Trick Cyclists, Videos

Vladimir Alekseevich Serov: Soviet Juggler, Wire Walker and Unicyclist 1983

Okay, so I have a bit of a treat for you all as I think I’ve unearthed some relatively unknown

Zanetto's turnip impaled on fork drawing

1890s, 1900s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, Clowning/ Comedy, Duos, Trios and Troupes, Musical Acts, Unicyclists/ Trick Cyclists, Videos

From Turnips to Clowns: 1896-1940s

I was reading an e-juggle article about a man called George Bale from Lambeth in London, who became a juggler

Byko The Clown portrait full face make-up red nose wearing hat

1930s, Acrobats, Clowning/ Comedy, Unicyclists/ Trick Cyclists, Videos

Byko the Clown: Acrobat, Clown and Trick Cyclist from New Zealand 1930s

Here's a glimpse into the life of the acrobat, clown and trick cyclist, Russell Middlebrook, born in 1908. He performed

The Bouncing Bodos archery and trampoline duo

1950s, Archery, Duos, Trios and Troupes, Trampoline, TV Shows, Videos

The Bouncing Bodos: Archery & Trampoline Trio 1956

Not juggling but an archery and trampoline act instead. Here's George Bodo, his wife, Gloria and their daughter, Bonnie, aka

Anton and Antoschka publicity photo on table

1980s, Acrobats, Balancing, Clowning/ Comedy, Duos, Trios and Troupes, Eccentric Dance, Films/ Movies, Jugglers, Mime, Puppets, Rola Bola, Videos

Anton and Antoschka: Soviet and Russian Clowns 1986

Here's a wonderful, 25-minute, Russian film-concert from 1986 called, “All The Clowns.” Filmed in the arena and behind the scenes

1960s, Clowning/ Comedy, Jugglers, Videos

Lev Usachev: Soviet Clown and Juggler 1963

Here's a comedy juggler and carpet clown from Russia called Lev Usachev, performing in 1963 at Tbilisi Circus. Lev was

Fred Ray balancing an umbrella on chin with assistant watching

1970s, Conventions/ Festivals, Gentleman Jugglers, Jugglers, Videos

Fred Ray: German, Gentleman Juggler 1972

Here’s some great video footage of a German, Gentleman Juggler called Fred Ray. He was juggling at an experimental rock

Arena of the Brave Soviet circus film poster

1950s, Acrobats, Clowning/ Comedy, Duos, Trios and Troupes, Films/ Movies, Jugglers, Rope/ Wire Walkers, Trapeze, Videos

Soviet Circus Film: Arena of the Brave 1953

WOW!!! This has got to be the greatest circus film I've ever seen!I thoroughly recommend that you watch it, when

George Hurd manipulating three billiard cues like a devil stick

1930s, Devil Stick, Jugglers, Videos

George Hurd: Australian Juggler 1935

Up until now, the only known video footage of the Australian juggler, George Hurd (1892-1968) can be found here on

1940s, Duos, Trios and Troupes, Unicyclists/ Trick Cyclists, Videos

Larry Kemble: Comedy Unicyclist 1940 PLUS Allan Kemble & Christine

Here’s something I’ve been digging into. From 1936-49, the BBC aired a TV series called Variety. https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0402567/ From what I’ve

1900s, Danger Acts, Lost/ Undiscovered Footage

The Salto Monocycle Track 1904

Wow! Check out this act from 1904! Sadly no video yet.It was called the Salto Monocycle Track. “This sensational act

1940s, Acrobats, Club Swinging, Films/ Movies, Jugglers, Teeterboard, Unicyclists/ Trick Cyclists, Videos

Sensations of 1945 (film released in 1944): various circus skills including juggling, slackwire, teeterboard and unicycling.

This post is more for those of you who like old variety films. There's only a tiny bit of juggling

1950s, Acrobats, Clowning/ Comedy, Duos, Trios and Troupes, Videos

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