Add to cart. Sold by thrift. About this product Product Information A down-to-earth guide to keeping things up in the air! With step-by-step instructions and illustrations, you'll soon advance from basic routines to special tricks such as eating an apple while you jug.
Show More Show Less. Pre-owned Pre-owned. No ratings or reviews yet No ratings or reviews yet. Be the first to write a review. Best Selling in Books See all. Children's Health Defense Ser. Kennedy Jr. Rowling , Hardcover 4. You may also like. Richard Scarry Hardcover 1st Edition Books. Ball Spinning , by Rhys Thomas. Spinning a ball on your fingertip can be part of a juggling performance, another fun form of object manipulation, or a good way to show off in front of the other team before a big game.
In this unique instructional book, Rhys Thomas desribes the basic techniques and mechanics of selecting a ball and spinning it properly, along with classic variations and some new twists to learn. Sections include two-ball stacks, curls, and combination tricks. In Japan, the traditional pastime of juggling small beanbags usually in the shower pattern has been passed down through generations by grandmothers to granddaughters. This is the first book on the subject, and it provides a delightful look at styles of play many are gathering variations, like the game of jacks , history, and even methods for making your own cloth otedama.
This slim hardcover book includes many colorful photos of folk art otedama. Linder traveled to Nicaragua in as part of a small wave of North Americans interested in improving life for people negatively affected by actions of the American government.
While working to set up hydroelectric power for a small village in , Linder was killed by U. In addition to a detailed historical and political analysis, The Death of Ben Linder tells a human story of discovery, loss, love, and hope.
Many anecdotes involve unicycling and juggling, such as Linder performing with a Nicaraguan circus, and using his unicycling skills to lead village children in a parade to a clinic for vaccinations. The author lived in Nicaragua from to , and the sights and sounds of the cities and villages come alive in a book that you won't want to put down.
A collection of reprinted magazine articles from the ss, featuring jugglers, contortionists, acrobats, and assorted other vaudevillians and variety artists. Measuring just 8. The Joy of Juggling , by Dave Finnigan. Illustrated, basic instruction in scarves, balls, clubs, rings and performance. The Art of Juggling , by Ken Benge The Art of Juggling is a detailed introduction to the basics of ball juggling, including starts and finishes, intermediate tricks, and partner juggling and passing.
This Revised Edition features updated illustrations, and a section on the Mills Mess. Many ideas for tricks and variations are presented, giving the reader years' worth of material to learn.
A solid introduction covering three and four balls with tricks pages. The Zen of Juggling , by Dave Finnigan. An entertaining and thought-provoking fictional account of a spiritual juggling workshop held in rural Taiwan. Knot Throwing , by Bill Fry Combining the craft of knot tying with the art of juggling. Knot Throwing uses photos and written descriptions to teach dozens of trick knots.
Some of the knots involve throwing one end of the rope, while others involve surprising twists and effects that can be used in performance. Each variation is clearly explained with hints and background information. Humorous interludes and historical asides add to the text, which is packaged with a length of braided polyester rope, perfect for getting started with. The Meteor Book , by Rhys Thomas. Chinese meteors consist of a long rope or cable with weights at each end which can be swung around in all sorts of formations.
A complete guide to construction, manipulation and performance. Every trick is described and illustrated simply and completely. Plate Spinning , by Cathy Valentine. This modest looking booklet contains more tricks and ideas for spinning plates than you might expect.
Tips are given on learning to get a plate spinning, and variations on catches and moves with a plate and stick follow. Poi Spinning, by Michal Kahn. A complete guide to poi swinging, with clear illustrations of tricks in increasing order of complexity.
Hundreds of variations and suggestions are given, from basic to advanced. A clever introduction to juggling, with illustrations of tricks. Comes with 3 miniature rings. How to Ride Your Unicycle , by Charlie Dancey A clear guide to starting out, with helpful tips, and tricks to work on.
This one of a kind softcover focuses in detail on mountain and trials riding, covering many different riding techniques and skills, as well as equipment and safety. Trials sections include: still stands, balance lines, hops, gaps, pedal grabs, etc.
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