Contact Juggling: Defying Gravity with Object Manipulation

Contact juggling is a unique form of object manipulation where objects, typically balls, are moved without leaving the performer's body. It has roots in ancient juggling tricks but gained popularity in the 1980s with innovators like Tony Duncan and Michael Moschen. Moschen's use of clear balls and his performance in the film 'Labyrinth' helped popularize the art. Various tricks include body rolling, palm spinning, and isolation moves, each requiring skill and practice to master.

What is contact juggling and how does it differ from traditional juggling?

Can you describe the historical development of contact juggling?

Who were some key performers that contributed to the popularity of contact juggling in the 1980s?

What is the significance of the film 'Labyrinth' in relation to contact juggling?

What are some basic tricks associated with contact juggling?

Explain the technique of isolation moves in contact juggling.

How do the clear surfaces of contact juggling balls enhance the illusion of the performance?