Duffer has been juggling for almost 10 years. He started out like everyone else, a fumbling klutz! In fact, his first set of real juggling props were Klutz Bean Bags!

Now, Duffer juggles bean bags, clubs, rings and other odd objects. He's learned to pass clubs & rings, ridden on unicycles, learned to balance feathers, clubs and a number of other objects on his chin and nose. Duffer has taught juggling at many events, clowning conventions and even at the circus! If Duffer can learn all of this, he's absolutely sure you can too!

• The Visit

Duffer will arrive at your school, library or other educational program. He will give a short comedy juggling show, displaying how juggling can be used successfully in the classroom, and sharing the benefits of learning the skill. Then he will teach your class how to juggle!

• The Lesson Plan

Duffer's juggling lesson plan is designed for small groups of 30 or less. It provides an opportunity for more children to participate in the program.

After each show, Duffer will teach the students the basics in learning to juggle and balance objects.

No one learns juggling in one lesson, it takes repetitive practice, even for the experienced jugglers. Each time we are learning a new trick, we have to break it down into steps to learn the complex movement you finally see in our shows.

Practice is the key element to learning to juggle. It does not require you to have excellent hand-eye coordination, but does build and improve your coordination through daily practice. At least 3 five minute sessions a day, and you may be juggling as good as Duffer sooner than you think!

• The Benefits

Learning to juggle offers a great number of benefits, it is educational, healthy, fun, and great for self esteem building! Anyone can learn to juggle as long as they practice!

Educational?

1. You can teach basic math and physics as well as using it in other subjects, such as telling a story using your juggling props! Your imagination is your only obstacle!
2. Teaches team-work in a way no other sport does! There are juggling conventions where groups of people around the country will come together and pass clubs, rings, balls etc. The objective is to keep the props moving around the number of participants, and you need team-work to accomplish this task!

Healthy, fun and self esteem?

1. Juggling is a great way to get your body moving, and builds better coordination.
2. Jugglers have created a sport called Joggling. A mix between jogging and juggling, which can be a fun & healthy activity.
3. You can play by yourself or invite friends! Anyone who knows how to juggle can join you in a number of juggling activities!
4. Juggling is a great self esteem builder! To know that you have accomplished a skill a great number of people wish they could do. Its a great ice-breaker for meeting new people and making new friends. It attracts people to watch the unique skill that you've acquired.

Other Resources

1. The Mathematics of Juggling
2. JUGGLING IT ALL
3. Juggling in the classroom
4. Joggling races

• Booking

Booking Duffer to juggle at your school is as easy as 1...2...3! First, we'll ask for contact and other booking information required. The appearance will be for 2 hours, you can decide which 2 classes Duffer will teach within that time.  We'll send a booking agreement which you'll sign and send back with a $50 deposit 1 month ahead of time to hold your date. Finally! Duffer will arrive at your school and juggle your classrooms! Click here to book us!