Juggling for the Complete Klutz with Other (Klutz S.) [Paperback]

John Cassidy (Author), B. C. Rimbeaux (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Klutz S.

This time-tested juggling instruction anniversary book comes with a metallic silver cover, a trio of red velour juggling cubes, and six new pages of material. Consumable.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: Klutz Press (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570547939
• ISBN-13: 978-1570547935
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #743,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Buy it for the bean bags, June 3, 2003

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Mark P "markmarkmarkmark" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Juggling for the Complete Klutz with Other (Klutz S.) (Paperback)

This is a nice little book, but the real value is that you get a decent set of juggling bean bags for a good price. The book does a nice job explaining the basic moves of juggling but the truth is that this all could be condensed to just a page or two. The majority of the book is a lot of filler; for example, the step in the learning process which dictates that you drop all the balls directly onto the floor. Other sections ramble needlessly about irrelevant topics, and there's a large section dedicated to juggling clubs (like bowling pins) which isn't very practical for a beginner, especially since clubs are expensive and not included with the book.

Certainly the book achieves what it claims to do, namely present a detailed description of the process of juggling, but this is no magic pill. Even after reading the book and learning the very simple steps required to juggle, the real work remains. The important points of the book, if you can discern them from amongst the many extraneous details, can be digested in ten or fifteen minutes. But it will take several hours of practice-- the book wisely recommends frequent but short practice sessions-- to see any real results.

The good news is that with a little dedication and a little coordination, anyone can learn to juggle. The learning process is frustrating at times, and the book really doesn't make it any less so, but at least you'll know you're doing it the right way. The included bean bags have a nice feel and a good weight, which certainly helps, and they alone make the book a worthwhile purchase.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to learn to juggle, this is the book for you!!, December 6, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Juggling for the Complete Klutz with Other (Klutz S.) (Paperback)

I'm buying this book for my 9 year old cousin because I used it to learn to juggle when I was her age. This book takes you step by step through the process and ACTUALLY WORKS!! I can still juggle to this day and it always impresses people!! You do need to dedicate some time to this, but it's alot of fun, and helps you get coordinated! I recommend this book to anyone!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Really Does Help, November 15, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Juggling for the Complete Klutz with Other (Klutz S.) (Paperback)

I used this handy book to learn juggling as a kid. Like riding a bicycle, I can, more than a few years later, still pick up three small objects and juggle away. As another reviewer noted, the book is rather slight, but it does include all the essentials for getting started. It's a nice little investment for learning an unusual and entertaing skill; just make sure you have the patience to put in the hours you'll likely need to master the basics.