Historical Reference Books

Virtuosos of Juggling by Karl-Heinz Ziethen and Alessandro Serena Filling the void regarding books on the subject of international master jugglers, Virtuosos of Juggling by Karl-Heinz Ziethen and Alessandro Serena (Renegade Juggling) is the comprehensive historical account of performance jugglers from the past 4,043 years, featuring jugglers who reached the pinnacle of the artform and captivated audiences in many of the world's grandest venues. Books emphasizing jugglers are abysmally absent on today's bookshelves, so Virtuosos of Juggling ideally introduces readers to a new, enticing, exotic subject material. This refreshing book - scholarly in its accuracy, insightful in scope, yet a light and pleasurable read - is not solely meant for jugglers, but is stimulating reading for anyone interested in the performing arts. 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. Virtuosos of Juggling provides readers with a provocative historical framework and perspective concerning the timeless artistry of juggling and its relationship to the audience. The colorful vignettes highlighting each of the masterful jugglers within Virtuosos of Juggling encourage readers to strive for greater levels of competence no matter what the readers' vocation - for this book shares the routines, work ethics, and devotional characteristics of engaging jugglers who practiced and perfected their art through the strength of their wills and the grace of their spirits.

Hardcover, 164 Pages 8" x 10"

#VIR Virtuosos of Juggling $26.95 each

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Instructional Books

Donald Grant Diabolo Series

DIA0 My First Diabolo Book (for the very beginner)

DIA1 Diabolo Stick Grinds and Suicides (intermediate)

DIA2 Crazy Cradles and Baffling Body Moves (intermediate)

DIA3 Two Hot To Handle (advanced)

TOT Totally Diaboloical (advanced)

#DIA-0 Diabolo 0 $10.00 Each

#DIA-1 Diabolo 1 $10.00 Each

#DIA-2 Diabolo 2 $10.00 Each

#DIA-3 Diabolo 3 $17.00 Each

#TOT Totally $15.00 Each

More Great Diabolo Books

The Diabolo Book is a fully illustrated book for beginners through intermediates. The Diabolo Book has anecdotes on the history and origins of the art. Todd has taught juggling to many students throughout the world and is well renowned for his expertise in teaching the juggling arts. This book is written for adult readers. 85 pages 8"X8"

#DIA-B The Diabolo Book $15.00 Ea

Diabolo A-Z by Mister Babache

Diabolo A–Z is a great all in one book covering the basics to the more advanced moves. Every page is packed with fun illustrations and each trick is broken down in easy to understand language. This book is written for young readers.
96 pp. 5 1/4" X 8 1/4". Paperback.
#DIA-AZ The Diabolo from A to Z $12.00 Ea

Other Juggling Books:

This book is the bible for contact juggling and has been used extensively by students of the art for many years. The well written explanations and freeze-frame illustrations detail what is happening as a contact ball moves throughout it’s range of motion during the execution of various tricks. This book will help jump start the reader towards mastering this art. 93pp. Illustrated. 8 1/2 X 11. Paperback.

Out of Print

Knot Throwing by Bill Fry

Learn to throw knots, tie trick knots and impress both friends and audiences. You'll learn the ability to hold a small rope by one end with one hand and, with one flick of the wrist, have a knot tied in the rope as it travel in the air. It's easy to learn the basic knot throw and then you can get started on learning other trick knots. The book comes complete with a rope to get started. 97 pages 10" X 8"

#KNOT Knot Throwing $20.00 Ea

Book of Club Swinging by Ben Richter

With the emphasis on making club swinging accessible to the modern reader, Ben Richter demonstrates how anyone can benefit from club swinging, whether they use their skill to performance or as a form of excercise. In this book he covers everything from the first basic circles throught to advanced tricks, moves and sequences. Ben, an experienced performer and teacher of circus skills, specialises in combining club swinging with elements of juggling, movement and dance.
92pp. 201 diagrams. 8" X 6". Paperback

#CLSW Book of Club Swinging $15.00 Ea

Club Swinging by W. J. Schatz

Club swinging helps improve fitness and coordination. Club Swinging by W. J. Schatz, first published in 1908, was written for gymnastic students. It covers a broad range of basic swinging such as various arm circles through more advanced moves like snakes and combinations. The writing is technical and it may take several readings to fully understand a particular description but the details are all there.
122pp. 68 diagrams. 5" X 7". Paperback

#CLUS Club Swinging $10.00 Ea

Poi Spinning by Michal Kahn

Bursting with over 450 tips, tricks and moves - and ideas for hundreds more - this book is destined to become essential reading for poi spinners everywhere. Fully cross referenced with over 500 clear and detailed illustrations, and with sections on fire spinning, choreography, inventing moves, developing your own style, and what to do about hitting yourself and getting tangled, Poi Spinning will teach you all the skills you will need to master the art and invent your own tricks. This book is both fun to read and easy to understand. It is best suited for those who can learn well from the many illustrations of poi movements and the supporting descriptive text.
144pp. 7" X 10". Paperback

#PSPIN Poi Spinning $24.00 Ea

Welcome to the World of Poi by Klaus Scheuermann

This book teaches the basics of poi swinging with an emphasis on rhythm patterns. Klaus Scheuermann first sets up a notation system to explain the rhythms associated in learning different poi moves. Then he goes on to describe many moves within this framework naming and categorizing moves to be used in combininations. The result is a different approach to learning this diverse art much like one might learn musical notation to learn an instrument.
184pp. 6" X 8". Paperback

#WEL Welcome to the World of Poi $23.00 Ea

Encyclopedia of Ball Juggling by Charlie Dancey

This alphabetically arranged reference manual by Charlie Dancey is meant to be read jumping to and from items of interest. Peppered with anecdotes and widely illustrated, the reading is both interesting and informative. An "everything you wanted to know about ball juggling but were afraid to ask" type of book.
193pp. Illustrated. 10" X 7". Paperback.

#ENS Encyclopedia of Ball Juggling $26.00 Ea

Compendium of Club Juggling by Charlie Dancey

Charlie Dancey’s reference manual contains informative descriptions of terms, techniques and related topics of interest. Ranging from highly technical descriptions to easily understood concepts and illustrations, this book covers a large body of knowledge from a wide range of contributors. Several hundred tricks and techniques are outlined in this profusely illustrated manual.
238pp. Illustrated. 10" X 7". Paperback.

#COM Compendium of Club Juggling $26.00 Ea

The Meteor Book by Rhys Thomas

This is a book on how to use meteors, and how to make them. It is a combination of club swinging poi swinging and staff. Very interesting book which covers 22 basic moves. It is the only book printed on this juggling prop most seen in Chinese Circus performances.
54 pages 8.5" X 11"

#MET The Meteor Book $18.00 Ea

Fire Eating: A Manual of Instruction by Benjamin Garth

This much needed manual deals with a subject about which very little has been written. The author is a practitioner of fire eating, and many other professionals were consulted for additional information. The book covers safety, fuels and equipment. It also illustrates numerous stunts: fire on tongue, "teething," human torch, blasts and more.
For serious adult professionals only!
48 pp. 7" x 9". Paperback.

Please read our fire fuel safety sheet

#FIREA Fire Eating Manual of Instruction $10.00 Ea

The Dice Stacking Book Kit by Todd Strong

All you ever wanted to know about dice stacking by Todd Strong. This obscure juggling form is well described and illustrated. Kit includes book, cup, and four dice. 94 pages, paperback

#DIC The Dice Stacking Book Kit $17.00 Ea

How to Ride Your Unicycle by Charlie Dancey

Anyone can learn to ride a unicycle, and this step-by-step guide shows you how. From your first faltering one-wheeled wobbles to incredible feats of balance with the giraffe unicycle, and the "ultimate wheel", Charlie Dancey gives you the tips and tells you the secrets that turn the impossible into reality. With comprehensive safety advice and hints on maintaining your machine, this is a book that every budding unicyclist should have. 30 pages 8" X 5"

#UNIBK How to Ride Your Unicycle $12.00 Ea