The Discovery and Preservation of the Rare Doc Crosby Pregnant Juggling Club at a Jamestown Estate Sale

The preservation of circus and performance history relies heavily on the diligence of specialized institutions, and a recent acquisition by the Museum of Juggling History in Middletown, Ohio, underscores the…

The Day the Legend of Unicycling Taught a Lesson in Humility

In the annals of niche athletic history, few names carry the weight of myth quite like Mel Hall. While the broader public may remain unfamiliar with his repertoire, within the…

A New Memoir Chronicles the Legacy of Gregory Popovich and the Golden Age of the Soviet Circus

Gregory Popovich, a figure synonymous with elite-level juggling and the art of animal performance, has officially released a comprehensive new memoir detailing his formative years within the legendary Soviet circus…

Club juggling by Jean Piere (matizjugg) from Colombia |IJA Tricks of the Month

The International Juggling Association (IJA) has officially unveiled its September Trick of the Month, highlighting the rising technical prowess of Colombian performer Jean Piere Franco González. The feature, published through…

The Life and Legacy of Sean Goodfellow: A Tribute to the World’s Most Prolific Jester

The international performance community is mourning the loss of Sean Goodfellow, the Australian-born entertainer known globally to millions of spectators and fellow performers as Jolly Goodfellow, or simply “Rumpel.” A…

The Unbreakable Ring: The Tragic Life and Resilience of the Juggler Yuma

EDITOR’S NOTE: This profile contains mention of death and suicide. The circus is often romanticized as a world of wonder, laughter, and impossible feats of human endurance. Yet, for those…

The Crisis of Documentation: Addressing the Erosion of Juggling Knowledge and Theoretical Integrity

The global juggling community has undergone a significant evolution over the past three decades, transitioning from a localized, interpersonal craft to a highly technical discipline underpinned by complex mathematics and…

Mastering the Art of the Mistake: How Professional Performers Navigate the Inevitability of Drops

In the high-stakes world of performance art—ranging from circus arts and juggling to complex theatrical balancing acts—the "drop" is an unavoidable reality. Whether occurring under the harsh glare of a…

The Forgotten Legacy of Rasso: Archiving the Lost Lessons of a Vaudeville Master

The history of 20th-century performance art is often punctuated by the careers of figures who commanded massive global audiences yet faded from the public consciousness as the eras that defined…

IJA Tricks of the Month Features Japanese Contact Juggler Toru Kurei in September Showcase

The International Jugglers’ Association (IJA) has officially unveiled its "Tricks of the Month" (TOTM) feature for September 2026, spotlighting the innovative work of Yamaguchi-based artist Toru Kurei. The showcase, distributed…