Brian Wendling in the news...

Brian Wendling

Brian Wendling was featured in a story in The Topeka Capital-Journal recently performing his Summer Reading Library Shows.

Click here to read the whole story.

Ty Tojo

Ty Tojo

I received this update from Dick Franco recently...

Ty Tojo will be appearing at the Historic Asolo Theater in Sarasota, Florida from June 23 to Aug 1, 2010.

Click here for info about showtimes and for ticket info.

Cool Post Card of Francis Brunn, found in Paris...

I was walking down the street in the Latin Quarter in Paris recently and while passing the many post card and gift shops, this post card literally jumped out at me and it was the only one on the whole rack that I saw. Crazy, I know. Anyway, they only had one of them, so I quickly snatched it up. This provided me with a mission for the next day or two... to find more of these. Where there is one, there are more. After a day and half of searching every post card shop we passed, we finally found a store that had more. I purchased 10 for me and 10 for my friend who was with me. I have a few friends in mind that I am going to send one to. I have a few extras. If anyone out there has a cool juggling related post card that they'd like to send me in exchange for one of these, I'd be happy to trade. Heck, if anyone can even give me a good reason or a good story as to why I should just send them one, I'm all ears. Give your best shot. This is a great photo of the Legendary Juggler Francis Brunn in front of The Eiffle Tower. A very nice addition to any collection.

Blog Neglect...

Hello Folks (if there is anyone who reads this):

First of all, let me apologize up front for not keeping the blog up for the last 3 months. There was a very slow period with juggling news, I got lazy, then I got busy... in addition to realizing how difficult it can be to try and keep up with writing, or blogging on a regular basis. I am going to give this another effort. I am curious as to who and how many folks are actually tuning into here. Please feel free to post comments or sign up as a follower. It is the only way that I have any indication of whether or not people are reading this stuff.

Thanks for your time and thanks for tuning in.

Steve aka Alfredo Fettucini

IJA & WJF

This year the IJA's annual juggling convention, which is happening in Sparks NV 7/26 - 8/1 is going to be the week after and in the same geographic area of the WJF juggling convention. The WJF will be holding their event on 7/20 - 7/25 in Las Vegas. I am thinking that this is a great thing for jugglers. I have never really desired to attend a WJF convention for a few reasons. Mainly, cost, time and location. I already attend 1 or 2 juggling festival every year and therefore usually can not afford to take time off from performing to attend even more non paid events. However, the another reason has been the fact that the WJF conventions were a little too strict and stringent with all of their rules combined with the fact that I am more of a fan of performance based juggling and not such a big fan of sports juggling. It appears that the WJF has decided to change the format of their festivals, loosen a lot of the silly rules and to actually open up a competition to artistic or performance based acts. Smart move, I think. Sadly, for me, I am not going to be able to attend the IJA festival this year. I have bookings and family conflicts that will prevent me from attending any festivals in the month of July. But, if I were available and was planning to go to the IJA this year, I would certainly be planning on doing the WJF too. What a great opportunity to do two festivals on back to back weeks, in the same area and, as a bonus, you get to go see some Las Vegas acts while you are there. Of all the years to have to miss a convention, I am sorry that this is the year for me. I wish both organizations the best and I hope that they are both well attended. I can't wait to hear the reports.

Michael Moschen in NYC on April 17th

Michael Moschen

Michael Moschen combines the magic of light and movement to transcend object manipulation from novelty to a true art form. He blends the rich beauty of art, science, physics, and mathematics in a show of fantastic feats and illusions. Michael has been critically acclaimed by such leading media as The Los Angeles Times and The New York Times who have called his work "genius," "exhilarating virtuoso entertainment," and "flawless purity."

Considered unequaled in the world of juggling, Mr. Moschen has taken his talents around the world with theaters, dance festivals, and circuses; made international television appearances; and was commissioned by Cirque du Soleil to create and stage a new work for their permanent theatrical circus at the Treasure Island Hotel Casino in Las Vegas.
"Nobody else does what Michael Moschen does… he makes the impossible look easy."
– Entertainment Tonight

The only variety artist ever to receive a MacArthur Genius Grant, Michael Moschen is the kind of performer that comes around just once in a lifetime. It is this remarkable artistry that Michael brings to his one-man show; a show so captivating, so universal, that no matter age nor ethnicity, audiences the world over will never forget the illusion-like juggling of Michael Moschen.

Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
566 Lagurdia Place (at Washington Square South)
New York, NY 10012

More Information and Purchase:
skirballcenter.nyu.edu/calendar/michael_moschen

Ivan Pecel on "Fast Track to Fame" tonight

Ivan Pecel

Ivan will be appearing on The Speed Channel's new show "Fast Track To Fame" at 8:00PM EST