If you are a Juggler / Si Eres un Malabarista

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Book available in English and Spanish versions (to be selected via the options).

If You Are a Juggler / Si eres un malabarista:

If You Are a Juggler is a seminal work of juggling literature, written in 1970 by Alexander Kiss, an iconic figure of the Soviet circus and the undisputed master of classical juggling. Long unavailable outside the USSR, this book is now available in English and Spanish translations.

Alexander Kiss shares the essence of his artistic and pedagogical work, the result of several decades of practice at the highest level.

NetJuggler's opinion on If You Are a Juggler :

This book is not simply a collection of techniques; it is a true transmission of knowledge. Alexander Kiss explores juggling from every angle—artistic, technical, and human. He speaks as much of discipline and rigor as of creativity and originality. It is a dense, thoughtful work, intended for those who wish to understand juggling in depth, beyond pure performance.

Technical specifications:

Type: Educational and historical book on juggling.
Author: Alexander Kiss.
Available languages: English and Spanish.
Illustrations: Black and white photographs.
Content: Techniques, artistic reflection, history of juggling.
Binding: Paperback.

Cover and interior pages of the book If You Are a Juggler by Alexander Kiss, featuring stylized color illustrations and black and white photographs of jugglers in action.

For what type of practice?

Intermediate to advanced jugglers.
Circus artists and performers.
Educators, schools and trainers in circus arts.
Passionate about circus history and classical juggling.

Information about the author Alexander Kiss:

Alexander Kiss is one of the great names in 20th ^- century juggling. A leading artist of the Soviet circus, he won the Rastelli Award in 1969, an international distinction awarded to the best juggler in the world. His approach, blending technical excellence, precision of movement, and artistic vision, has profoundly influenced generations of jugglers.

Note : This book is primarily intended for an adult or knowledgeable audience. The content is dense and focused on reflection and in-depth practice.

A reference work:

If You Are a Juggler is a fundamental book for understanding the philosophy of classical juggling: structuring an act, body posture, technical work, originality, creating new tricks and even decorating the apparatus.