Viktorkrum77 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I know there's a few TIFer's around who busy themselves with acts that could be related to the circus. In other words, if you do, what is it? When did you start, how good are you, etc? I've tried diabolo, and I sucked at it. So I tried plate spinning, but it was nothing impressive. Then I got hooked on staff manipulation or twirling/spinning. I do that now, and recently I decided to do it with fire on both ends. Usually kerosene or lamp oil. I'm also learning fire poi, I daringly made a rather large poi head, so my flame is quite big for a beginner. :P I also want to try my hands at fire eating, and when I get some money, would like to buy some fire fans and fire fingers, oh, and a fire scythe. :twisted: So, who else here does "circus" related arts? Me doing staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megakiller32 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 My friend juggles. I can juggle one ball, while he can juggle 4! (Im the first guy to say i can juggle one ball. 8-) ) Quit Runescape 30th May 2006.Thanks to Hawkxs for my signature :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabola Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I learnt around 1 year ago, though I hadn't practiced in months when I filmed this: I'm a bit of a narcissist though; I look down on other things like poi, diabolo, fire eating, etc. because I think there isn't that much skill involved compared to ball juggling. The same goes for juggling with things like chainsaws or knives - it's just trying to make up for a lack of technical skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktorkrum77 Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 (Im the first guy to say i can juggle one ball. 8-) ) Not really, there's such a thing as contact juggling, in which you can use 1 ball. :wink: Me doing staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete_the_Viscous Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I can juggle a bit. I started about a year and a half ago I think. I can do Rubenstein's Revenge, and multiplex some more balls into Mills Mess* if that means anything to anyone. I haven't really practiced for a few months, however, as work got a bit hectic. I can do some basic diabolo, though I learned this years ago. I'm "good" at what I know of it, but I've never really practiced it, so don't know much. I wouldn't really list it as one of my skills, though I mention it here because of the topic. I've never tried anything like poi or staff manipulation; it just doesn't really appeal to me. I think it can look really nice when it's done well, but in its practice is not my cup of tea. *Just to preempt any grammar attacks, this is not incorrect use of (or lack of) an apostrophe: it's the Mess of the Mills family, viz. the Mills Mess. deviantart account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonstark7x8 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Don't know if it counts..but pen spinning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThoseTheBrokes Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I can do a handstand. No, joking, But I can. I can't even grasp juggling to be honest. Record some videos of your fire eating-playing-scary tricks. I'd like too see them. My dA account..retired, as of the 1st January 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assassin_696 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I learnt around 1 year ago, though I hadn't practiced in months when I filmed this: Awesome, I wish I had that kind of skill, it's just never appealed to me to put my mind to it. "Da mihi castitatem et continentam, sed noli modo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Eggz Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I learnt around 1 year ago, though I hadn't practiced in months when I filmed this: I'm a bit of a narcissist though; I look down on other things like poi, diabolo, fire eating, etc. because I think there isn't that much skill involved compared to ball juggling. The same goes for juggling with things like chainsaws or knives - it's just trying to make up for a lack of technical skill. The name of the video is funny. "Playing with my balls". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blipo Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I can juggle either three balls in two hands, or two in one hand. I can also do three clubs, and I've tried my hand at diabolo. I can do stilts (like, BIG stilts oo), and I can kinda unicycle. I also used to be awesome at gymnastics when I was a kid. Not nemore, though : ( ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcneilp Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Spinning drum sticks :thumbsup: I can make em look like they are spinning really fast...but are they?...Yes they are...or are they?...hmm, you decide #-o It isn't in the castle, It isn't in the mist, It's a calling of the waters, As they break to show, The new Black Death, With reactors aglow, Do you think your security, Can keep you in purity, You will not shake us off above or belowScottish frictionScottish fiction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deloriagod Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I know there's a few TIFer's around who busy themselves with acts that could be related to the circus. In other words, if you do, what is it? When did you start, how good are you, etc? I've tried diabolo, and I sucked at it. So I tried plate spinning, but it was nothing impressive. Then I got hooked on staff manipulation or twirling/spinning. I do that now, and recently I decided to do it with fire on both ends. Usually kerosene or lamp oil. I'm also learning fire poi, I daringly made a rather large poi head, so my flame is quite big for a beginner. :P I also want to try my hands at fire eating, and when I get some money, would like to buy some fire fans and fire fingers, oh, and a fire scythe. :twisted: So, who else here does "circus" related arts? Vik.. I think you have a problem. And I'm not sure they have casual group meetings for this kind of thing :? jk Internet Marketing For Newbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovelydude Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Hmmn, not sure if it qualifies, but I can do some basic gymnastic and capoeira moves, backflips, armada dupla etc. and on my skates I can do bio 5s, 720s and frontflips. Pretty basic stuff, but hard to learn. Broke my hand a week ago trying bio 7s. D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman089 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Why do carnies call it "staff manipulation"? Is it because baton twirling sounds too gay/girly? Gamertag: King Arizona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGoddessI Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 When I 'put my face on' I look like a clown does that count? The only people who tell you that you can't do something are those who have already given up on their own dreams so feel the need to discourage yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I can juggle four balls continuously and can do a various amount of tricks with three balls. :) I taught myself how to juggle (in about 4 days i was able to juggle 3 properly), I don't bother looking at any instruction manuals. 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbellz Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I tried to juggle 3 balls at once. Oh man, can I get any worse at that? #-o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led-Zeppelin Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I learnt around 1 year ago, though I hadn't practiced in months when I filmed this: I'm a bit of a narcissist though; I look down on other things like poi, diabolo, fire eating, etc. because I think there isn't that much skill involved compared to ball juggling. The same goes for juggling with things like chainsaws or knives - it's just trying to make up for a lack of technical skill. Man, thats awesome! I really like the Chris Bliss videos on youtube, if you haven't seen them, I suggest you have a geez. I especially like the one he does to The Beatles song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash6110 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Knife juggling actually, in my opinion its easier, you just need to know where to ffrab the knife. http://www.draynor.net/code/bar/Noobin\Please join my very new up and coming forumshttp://s3.freepowerboards.com/runeboards Feel free to AIM or MSNM me anytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasa777 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 i can juggle with only 2 balls :cry: refresh to see another sigF2p forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woopidoo2 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I can juggle with 3 balls, I tried with 4 but thats a bit too much. By the way, ive seen an awesome video clip about this: Fatboy Slim - That old pair of Jeans. (Yes, Im a big Fatboy slim fan :-$ ) [http://woopidoo2.deviantart.com][Tip.it Moderator from Dec 10, 2006 to 03 Sep, 2008] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotalTalker Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Lol what a coincidence, i started to juggle about 4-5 days ago. I can do about one cycle of the three ball cascade already : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless619 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 lol weird topic...i started to juggle yesterday..in 4th period were we do nothing, i had 3 footbags..and i tryed to do it..then like 5 people were like..let me see... and they all could do it...so i got some pointers..and i can go about 10 seconds with three before i loose it. but lol yea IGNORE THESE FOUR WORDS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assassin_696 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Talk about a party trick :P "Da mihi castitatem et continentam, sed noli modo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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