Contact Juggling: Defying Gravity with Object Manipulation

Contact juggling is a unique form of object manipulation where objects, typically balls, are moved without leaving the performer's body. It has roots in ancient juggling tricks but gained popularity in the 1980s with innovators like Tony Duncan and Michael Moschen. Moschen's use of clear balls and his performance in the film 'Labyrinth' helped popularize the art. Various tricks include body rolling, palm spinning, and isolation moves, each requiring skill and practice to master.

What is the primary characteristic that differentiates contact juggling from traditional juggling?

• The use of multiple balls

• The balls never leave the body

• The balls are thrown in the air

• The use of colored balls

Who was a key figure in popularizing contact juggling in the 1980s?

• David Bowie

• John P Miller

• Tony Duncan

• Michael Moschen

Which film helped bring contact juggling to mainstream attention in 1986?

• The Circus

• Labyrinth

• In Motion

• Juggling Act

What is the basic body roll trick called in contact juggling?

• The Butterfly

• The Slider

• The Pyramid

• The Spinner

Which contact juggling trick involves moving the ball around the juggler's head?

• Isolation Moves

• Head Rolling

• Palm Spinning

• Body Rolling

What is the main visual effect of isolation moves in contact juggling?

• The ball disappears

• The ball spins rapidly

• The ball changes color

• The ball appears to float

What contributes to the illusionary effect in contact juggling using clear balls?

• The color of the balls

• The clear surface of the balls

• The size of the balls

• The weight of the balls