juggling
Most people think the art of juggling is played out. We think we’ve seen it all from balls to batons to even the point that flaming chainsaws gets yawns from spectators. But a performance at the 2012 Japan Juggling Festival by a mysterious juggler called Yanazo drew gasps and a standing ovation from the crowd.
Even only using a single ball he is captivating to watch. If you can catch a ball with the outside of your elbow then congratulations: You can do about a half a second of this six minute act.



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