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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gets You Started & Keeps You Going, March 12, 2000
Here are the most important factors regarding this book: 1) It is written by a juggler for the juggle-minded. 2) The design is well thought out. It includes dozens of incredibly detailed, yet easily understandable, diagrams. They are all clearly labelled, and clearly show the movements of the ball and the body at all times, including angles. And it never gets complicated. 3) No having to bend the spine of the book or put a weight across it to hold it open. I have the second edition so can only refer to it when I say that the plastic-ring binding makes it easy to lay the book flat on any page so you can refer to the diagrams, hassle-free, while practicing. 4) Not only does it completely cover the basics, it moves into more difficult moves, yet it doesn't go so far as to insult your ability to create. An earlier reviewer was a bit dismayed that the book did not include what he thought were obvious tricks and so he called the book incomplete. Actually, there's enough in there to get anyone going, and it does what a good book ought to do which is to give you enough to get you going and interested enough to pursue your own unique tricks. Regarding its entry-level purpose, it is more than complete. 5) It isn't presumptuous. There's good, practical advice for all levels. All in all, this book has not only what you need to begin, but also what can help one delve deeper into possibilities. It's worded in such a way as to put the reader at ease and to highlight areas where bad habits might show. Honestly, it's a gem...a true one of a kind, and if you are seriously interested in contact juggling and are from beginner to advanced intermediate level, don't hesitate to get it. Best wishes, Eric ps. Pier1 Imports has excellent 'granite' looking balls which sell for a few bucks or less each. And remember to practice over a rug or a bed!
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by Dave Finnigan
