"Tyas Frantz is a powerhouse performer making a big name for himself in
the Las Vegas Magic community. Tyas performs his touching and elegant
rendition of "contact juggling" in all of his live stage and strolling
performances. From the Hard Rock Hotel to his own corporate shows, Tyas
is a "real worker" sharing the real work on contact for the professional
performer." -- Paul Draper, Magic Historian
"If VISUAL is your style... If SMOOTH is your game... Give contact juggling a chance. It's at least as fun as it looks. Warning! There's no way you'll be able to watch this DVD without picking up a ball and working on your act." -- Jonathan Evans, Penguin Magic
"In addition to being a top young stage performer, Tyas is also one of the best teachers of magic/juggling in the world today. I was continually impressed with his demonstrations, explanations, and the passion he brings to the subject. You're in for a treat." -- Maxwell Murphy, Penguin Magic
"Tyas is inspiring! His teaching ability, combined with his pure mastery of contact juggling make this DVD a work of art!" -- Sam Blankenship, Penguin Magic
"Tyas has chops, control, and personality. He's the man!" -Noblezada
The Effect
"The illusion created is one of a free-floating, weightless ball, subject to unusual laws of motion. A good contact juggler can make his own movements seem almost unrelated to the movements of the ball; the attention of the audience is always fixed on the ball. Contact juggling is, above all, graceful and absorbing." -- James Ernest, Contact Juggling Pioneer and Author
Contact Juggling, also referred to as CJ or Dynamic Manipulation, is the art of manipulating one or more objects while keeping them in contact with your body.
In Contact Juggling, balls are rolled over the hands and body in visually interesting patterns instead of being tossed in the air.
Contact Jugglers perform with a wide variety of objects from pens to basketballs (Harlem Globtrotters), but the most popular object is the 3" acrylic ball. Contact balls are transparent, so they never appear to be spinning. This property allows the performer to create a mesmerizing effect wherein the balls appear to be sliding or floating accross the body. It's that element that attracts magicians to Contact Juggling. Indeed, good Contact Juggling looks a lot like magic.
On This DVD You'll Learn:
The Cradle
Isolations
Stalls
Transfers
The Butterfly
Transfer Sequences
Two Ball Spins
Two Ball Stunts
Three Ball Spins
Three Ball Stunts
Bonus Tricks:
The Circle Toss
The Body Roll
The Two Ball Butterfly
Special bonus: Sit with Magic Historian Paul Draper as he interviews Tyas in the Penguin Magic studio.
Manufacturer Says Contact Juggling has been done in various forms for centuries. Contact Juggling in its modern form was pionereed and popularized by Michael Moschen, the genius of physical coordination and choreography. Michael Moschen brought Contact Juggling to the public's attention when he performed as a hand-double for David Bowie in Labyrinth, a 1986 Jim Henson film.
Michael Moschen has done so much to develop this artform that some experts have said Contact Juggling should be called "Michael Moschen Juggling" instead.
Please Note:
In this DVD, Tyas performs with up to FOUR 3" Acrylic Balls simultaneously. These are the recommended balls for Contact Juggling, and they're fairly expensive at $ 27.99 each. We recommend that beginners purchase the DVD and start learning the moves with a lacrosse ball, a billiard ball, or even an orange. You can Contact Juggle with any smooth and solid ball that's approximately 3" in diameter. Once you've mastered the moves you can easily switch to clear acrylic balls.
FREE BONUS: When you purchase this product from Penguin you'll
gain access to a special private discussion forum exclusively for magicians who perform this effect. This is a free feature that can be
very helpful in mastering your new magic. Please visit the Penguins
Only section for more information.
This isn't really a magic trick but it is a great, entertaining skill that will baffle people. Some of the moves are pretty easy to learn, while other moves will take a lot of practice. If you are serious about learning this and are willing to put in the time, then pick this up. Like the coin roll, and just standard juggling, it's something you can do to capture the attention of your audience. Pick this up and you'll be glad you did.
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great!
by Joe Tepper from Chicago, IL on 04/04/2010 21:20:24
this isnt my type of magic, but a friend got it for me as a gift and i have loved it ever since. it is such a graceful and beautiful "act" that will grab the attention of anyone on the streets. it is well taught. combine this into your magic act and you have a great routine!
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For Newbies.
by Magic Rich from London, UK on 04/04/2010 17:51:18
Contact juggling was something I was keen to learn just for the sake of being able to do it. This DVD is a really good DVD for newcomers because it covers the essential moves and teaches you how to grow confident with handling the contact balls. If however you're keen to become a contact juggler and are aiming for a high standard I think there are a few other specialist DVDs on the market which would be better for you (ones which go into a lot more depth).
If you're a newbie and want to learn this just for the sake of learning it then this is for you.
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Great for busking
[Verified buyer] by Dylan Gelinas from Crescent City,CA USA on 04/02/2010 20:42:56
Tyas made me unafraid to drop my contact juggling ball. If there is one great positive point that I got from this DVD it would be this: It's ok to be a beginner at something. Tyas has taken me from knowing nothing about contact juggling to being to perform all the basics. I still have no problem entertaining random strangers with my simple and humble contact juggling manipulations. This is a good DVD for those who would like to step into the world of contact juggling. Do not buy this if you are already acquainted with the skill. This is like the first taste of a life long addiction to little see-through spheres.
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