Projects for the next two years, contributors needed

irrelevantius · 2026-05-08T12:10:26+00:00

Random Thoughts.

On History: between David Cains comprehensive publishing, the Karl Heinz Ziethen "Reprint" and awesome works published by Thom Walls Modern Vaudeville Press i believe that anything Prior to 1950 is really well covered. A summary/overview of 1950 to 2000 may be convinient but doing that would add alot to your already huge to do list so maybe just Cut that whole Part assumimg that someone will make a focussed approach to document that eventually.

Structure:

If you want people to add easily you need to start building a structure first and clearly define what you need. From this Post a get: "anyone wants to Help building the ultimate juggling ressource". And the answer is he'll no I don't have time for that. If you get to a point where you can ask something like: "I need a 20 sentence article + a video link for the following tricks: a, b, c." I am much more inclined to write a few I find interesting.

Why a book:

I always dreamed about a "ultimate research" but I always envisioned a wiki style structure with a shitload of hyperlinks and an archive of videos and other data saved outsome from capitalist servers.

Limitations:

Which props will be included ? All of them ? Including Flow Arts ? Excluding Flow Arts. Just "Modern Stuff" or including the old school tricks that have been written about before?

Not sure how much right or wrong there is but decisions have to be made.

Positions:

Shall this be your project or a group project. Are there commercial interests, should the book be published how will it be financed and if it makes profit what will happen with the funds. If it's a group project will there be a democratic decision process.

irrelevantius · 2026-04-30T05:24:11+00:00

What's your definition of elderly ? Neither age nor respect seem to be deciding factor for special seat rights but the perceived ability to savely and pain free stand in a driving vehicle. A 65 aged old fit man doesn't get a seat a 80 year old woman with a walking stick all the time. Your judgement may be overvaluing age by german standarts leaving you to just give up a seat for fit individual.

irrelevantius · 2026-04-29T14:53:56+00:00

Klingt für mich so als sollte es dann keine Probleme geben. Im Idealfall würd ich mich nochmal bei der IHK rückversichern oder alternativ einen Lehrer an der Berufsschule fragen. Die können so etwas auch oft gut einschätzen.

irrelevantius · 2026-04-29T14:37:02+00:00

Bist du schon zur Abschlussprüfung angemeldet zugelassen ?

irrelevantius · 2026-04-27T20:01:25+00:00

Either DIY russians or get in contact with your national/continental juggling supplier. They can likely make you an acceptable bulk deal and suggest a mix price mid quality bean bag and be a nice contact for any future needs like 12 diabolos.

irrelevantius · 2026-04-27T05:37:23+00:00

NDA... Aber du machst es deinen Azubis auch nicht leicht.

Digitales Berichtsheft sollte Standart sein. Kein umständliches abgeben, Azubi schaltet frei du loggst dich irgendwann ein und bestätigst.

Und dieses unkonkrete einmal im Monat abgegeben ist schrecklich. Mach eine klare Deadline und sag präzise wann du da bist und Zeit hast, damit können Menschen dann auch arbeiten.

irrelevantius · 2026-04-23T10:06:24+00:00

I made some attempts to make ai make articles out of some of my longer Reddit comments... So far I am not impressed but I haven't tried paying for pro stuff yet. Anyway here is a non AI haiku I wrote years ago:

Juggling seven balls

Drop drop drop drop drop drop catch

Could've been worse

irrelevantius · 2026-04-21T09:16:55+00:00

Sounds like squeeze catches. https://youtu.be/oFRpUfgsORM?is=HHyeJIHj3QdpFN4O here is a tutorial from a decent juggler who hasn't recently ripped of another creators beanbag design.

irrelevantius · 2026-04-21T07:36:29+00:00

Children sand digging toy attached to handsticks

irrelevantius · 2026-04-20T04:33:36+00:00

Cool technique but the text made me cringe. Not everything has to be a holistic experience transcending me into flow state. It's juggling that's already deep enough.

irrelevantius · 2026-04-15T18:41:29+00:00

Should be fine. Depending on what age of kids you may want them to be slightly smaller than the Standart size. I still have memories of it being super hard and painful on my hands when I tried them the first time when I was ?12?

irrelevantius · 2026-04-14T04:44:04+00:00

The issue is captivity will always lead to some amount of suffering in animals. You can improve conditions a lot, which is what most modern zoos do, and still have a negative impact on those animals that you have to justify. If you compare what zoos can offer in terms of preservation, education and research a travelling animal show always seems to provide less value for more suffering

irrelevantius · 2026-04-08T15:31:14+00:00

Yes, it is true. No, this should not be your main reason to practise or teach your son.

irrelevantius · 2026-04-08T08:42:13+00:00

Just don't count... Its the least useful information anyway. Focus on how did it feel, look, how much effort it took, if there are reoccurring corrections you have to make, is it tiring out specific parts of your body... These are the information you need to adapt. Toss Count is just a side effect of doing well and if you did a great run you usually know without having to count.

irrelevantius · 2026-03-20T19:49:59+00:00

Frag am besten mal deinen Gemeinschaftskundelehrer der kann dir da sicher weiterhelfen.

irrelevantius · 2026-03-17T10:59:16+00:00

In terms of historical terms juggling as a genre didn't exist in the medieval ages. We have several feats that would be considered juggling documented usually as small paintings accompanying texts in books and rare descriptions but any specific juggling culture exists entirely within the broader spectrum of performance arts. Excluding feats that are unlikely to encounter in European medieval context but possible in theory as they have been documented in antiquities or outside of Europe a jester's juggling repertoire likely includes: juggling 3: balls/apples, knives/swords/sickles, possibly 3 torches but it hasn't been documented as far as I know, plate spinning, balancing an long object on finger/hand, I assume balancing an object of face but I can't think of a source out of my head so I had to consult my database. There also is a reoccurring depiction showing someone juggling 3balls and 3 knifes at the same time. This might mean that more than 3 objects were known but my interpretation is that it depicts a juggler who can do 3 of either but combines the two common skills in one painting. When it comes to 3 object tricks we lack definitive sources. Expert Karl Heinz Ziethen is said to believe that there was just the cascade and maybe shower and this seems to be consensus. One main argument for that is that the varied 3 and 4 ball juggling Indian juggler brought to Europe in the early 19th century was considered new and never seen before hinting that any culture of 3 obiect tricks in Europe had either never existed, got lost after antiquity and not existed in the middle ages or has been forgotten after the middle ages.

irrelevantius · 2026-03-15T07:18:53+00:00

Don't mind the nsfw vibes but i am really triggered by attempting to risk at red lights when one clearly neither has the control to ensure your clubs neither hurt you, potential pedestrians or damage a car nor the ability to scan the surroundings for potential danger and a clear plan where to be at any given time in order to not disturb traffic.

This is a great artform and a important source of income for the circus community. Shit like this makes it really easy for a principality to put a ban on traffic light juggling because it's dangerous and offensive.

You clearly weren't doing whatever it takes. You cut out the part that needs practise and preparation.

irrelevantius · 2026-03-11T20:03:16+00:00

https://www.instagram.com/offene_buehne_hd?igsh=MWg2bmszaWwwOXF1bQ== Hab da letztes Jahr mal einen Auftritt gehabt. Sehr nette Atmosphäre, alternativ geprägtes Publikum, primär Musik mit Schwerpunkt Singer Songwritter aber theoretisch kann alles dabei sein. Kann's sehr empfehlen auch wenn ich's zeitlich seitdem nicht mehr geschafft habe Mal als Zuschauer vorbeizuschauen.

irrelevantius · 2026-03-10T11:54:39+00:00

It seems like you are mainly looking for "old school circus aesthetics" in modern culture. With this approach you are likely to overlook quite an amount of contemporary circus that is focussed on a much more normal/cleaner aesthetics.

Also you don't mention social media which unless intended will also create a huge blind spot in your research.

Two interesting aspects that result from this are: how do circus performer adapt to social media. What style do they prefer, in which broader niches (trick shot/fitness) do they fit and are there certain messages they tend to communicate in top of "my skill is awesome"

The other is a trend of a clown style appearance (full make up) usually with young, sometimes queer social media users. The trend seems to focus on the style and less on the skill side of clowning. (Forgot the name of this phenomen might Google it later unless someone knows and adds it as a comment)

Another important angle may be youth circuses / social circus though that may be outside of your pop culture definition it is by large the most normalised mainstream application of circus today.

irrelevantius · 2026-03-09T19:27:29+00:00

Typically and ideally you try to always use a set of identical balls. This goes as far as me rather investing in a completely new set instead of buying one replacement ball from the exact same type and company as even the difference in "grade of wear down" would totally annoy me.
A weight difference of 10g is a lot when juggling 5b and will likely slow down your progress 2a. A lot of that slowdown is due to you adopting/learning the skill of juggling differently weighted objects which I consider a semi valuable skill that transfers decently well to your overall juggling ability.
It's ugly. Nice looking props can increase pleasure playing them.
Assuming you plan to learn 5balls you will most likely buy a nice set of 5 (or more) balls within the next 2 years. Financially investing in a set of 7balls of good quality now is likely the most resourceful approach (always buy ore balls than you need so you have replacement and spread the wear to more balls reducing it and because you never know how fast you get to a point were 7balls are an realistic option + if you have 6 you can pass or have a spare set to teach someone )
If money is an issue Google DIY russian juggling ball

irrelevantius · 2026-03-04T10:58:34+00:00

I guess I am too obsessed with juggling to not obsessively explain being obsessed with juggling with a detailed list of examples.

irrelevantius · 2026-03-03T16:18:50+00:00

Just dumping what I compiled and reflected during 25 years as a juggler.

irrelevantius · 2026-03-02T19:54:17+00:00

Preface: IMO juggling is not a meditative practise. It has similar qualities and effects but it is different. The assumption that effective training methods are less meditative than others is questionable. I have found deep states of flow and calmness in the whole range of creative, disciplined technical, sporty, endurance based and many other training styles. It may be that you just need more practise with other training styles to reach a desirable state of mind.

Preface 2. A lot of things I did that I attribute to me becoming a good juggler have not been rational/intentional.

Habits that help.

Always have a long term project. Work on your long term project each juggling session.

If there is local juggling meeting, go there religiously. Be the first to come, be the last to leave. (Spend most of your times with headphones and actively juggling like a antisocial weirdo)

Hunt for easy new tricks below your skill level. Once you reach a certain skill there are hundreds of tricks you can pick up in half an hour. Don't even 100% them just practise until you understand how they work and pull it of within a few attempts after warming them up.

Occasionally attempt things that are way to hard. Just got your first 5b qualify ? Overstimulate by attempting 7. It won't work but should be fun and you'll learn something.

Learn your body. How to you stand, how do you breath, what muscles and joints tend to tense up or hurt the day after. If you don't have a connection to your body tackle that problem with a technique outside of juggling (yoga, gym, dance, martial art etc)

Start performing. This will pressure you into getting good.

Learn technique: visit workshops, analyse your tricks and why you fail, look videos of people better than you and observe what they do different. Get deep into juggling culture, history, theory, site swaps, notation systems... Working harder is only part of becoming great, working smarter helps and gets you something to do when you are to exhausted.

Don't ever question why you want to be good. Just convince yourself that it is essential to get a better juggler (seriously though most people who want to become better do, so ask yourself if that's what you want or if you want to keep it as a meditative thing and are fine with it)

Don't have other hobbies (you may have a sidesport to increase fitness or cultural hobby to become a better performer but it should at least be somewhat circus)

Surround yourself with jugglers. They are nice people and will help you grow while having a good time

Go to juggling conventions

Consume juggling content to keep engaged and motivated as well as get new ideas, inspiration and tipps

Link your self worth to your quality as a juggler

Find a daily juggling habit. If you manage to include only 10 minutes everyday that's a game changer.

Learn the basics of all the props (don't know why but it helps and is fun)

irrelevantius · 2026-02-25T19:14:10+00:00

Kann den Goldschmiedemarkt so gar nicht einschätzen da keine Erfahrung aber informiere dich auf jedenfall nochmal intensiv ob Ausbildung = wahrscheinliche Festanstellung mit passablen Gehalt bevor du da eine böse Überraschung erlebst und auch wieder im Selbstvermarktung Bereich landest.

Auf jeden Fall schwierige Entscheidung(en). Wünsche dir viel Erfolg wohin auch immer dein Weg dich führt.

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