Virtuosos of Juggling: From the Ming Dynasty to Cirque du Soleil

Virtuosos of Juggling is the historical account of innumerable performance jugglers from the past 4,043 years. This book, a unique hardcover edition, features jugglers who reached the pinnacle of their art form and captivated audiences large and small, from the world's grandest venues to the intimacy of street corners. The art of juggling--as propagated by juggling teachers, schools, circuses, venues, and audience demands--has evolved alongside the juggler. Juggling has influenced artistic expression and the circus and variety experience as a whole.

This book is intended for you if your passion touches any of the performing arts because it provides you with the invaluable historical framework and perspective witnessed in the artistry of juggling. Virtuosos of Juggling is also relevant reading for today's jugglers who wish to learn from the long and noble tradition of juggling as entertainment.

Leading by example, the masterful jugglers within Virtuosos of Juggling encourage you to strive for greater levels of competence and proficiency, no matter what your true calling is. This book shares the routines, work ethics, and devotional characteristics of engaging jugglers who practiced and perfected their art and became majestic performers, all through the strength of their wills and the grace of their spirits.