Book: The Guru of Juggling

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Karl-Heinz Ziethen – The Guru of Juggling:

Karl-Heinz Ziethen – The Guru of Juggling is a definitive work dedicated to one of the major figures in the modern history of juggling and variety arts. Through texts, documents, and archival photographs, this book retraces the exceptional career of Karl-Heinz Ziethen, who was a juggler, historian, artistic advisor, and keeper of memory.

A richly documented book, devoted to the history of juggling, circus and European music hall.

NetJuggler's opinion on Karl-Heinz Ziethen – The Guru of Juggling :

This book goes far beyond a simple biography. It offers an in-depth exploration of the history of juggling and variety arts in the 20th century, seen through the eyes of one of its foremost experts. The text is dense, precise, and supported by rare illustrations. A fascinating work for advanced jugglers, circus historians, and anyone interested in the cultural transmission of the performing arts.

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Technical specifications:

Type: documentary / biographical book.
Language: English.
Illustrations: black and white photographs and archival documents.
Contents: historical texts, testimonies, analyses and iconography.

For what type of practice?

Experienced and professional jugglers.
Passionate about the history of juggling, circus and music hall.
Teachers, researchers and cultural mediators.

About Karl-Heinz Ziethen:

Karl-Heinz Ziethen is internationally recognized as one of the greatest experts in juggling and variety arts. He played a pivotal role in the revival of music hall and variety shows in Germany, notably through his consulting work with iconic theaters such as the Tigerpalast in Frankfurt and the Wintergarten in Berlin.

Historian, exhibition curator, and lecturer, he has participated in numerous major projects, including the Rastelli exhibition at the Chamäleon Varieté in Berlin. An honorary member of the National Circus School of Montreal, he has also taught and lectured at the CNAC in Châlons-en-Champagne.

His lifelong commitment to juggling has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the International Jugglers Association's Extraordinary Service Award and the Saltarino Prize for his contribution to journalism and the memory of circus arts.

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Please note : This is a historical and documentary work. It does not contain technical instruction in juggling.

A reference book for preserving the history of juggling:

This book is an invaluable resource for understanding the evolution of juggling and variety arts in Europe. Essential reading for anyone wishing to preserve and pass on the history of their discipline.