"The Art of Juggling" by Nikolay E. Bauman – Soviet Circus School Training Manual (English Translation)

Unlock the training secrets that produced some of the world's finest technical performers with the official English translation of this historic Soviet juggling textbook. Originally published in 1962, this manual was used by the prestigious Moscow School of Circus and Variety Arts to train its elite students. Long after the collapse of the Soviet Union, this legendary instructional guide is finally accessible to modern jugglers, flow artists, and circus historians looking to master elite, classical techniques.

Master the Methods of a Soviet Circus Professor Author Nikolay E. Bauman was an accomplished Russian juggler who graduated from the Moscow School of Circus Arts in 1930 before returning as a distinguished professor in 1947. Drawing from decades of elite performance and coaching experience, Bauman’s textbook provides a structured, highly disciplined approach to mastering proper technique, physical conditioning, mental focus, and professional stage presence.

125 Pages, 169 Illustrations & Historic Repertoires Spanning 125 pages and packed with 169 detailed technical drawings, this book guides you step-by-step from foundational toss juggling principles to advanced, forgotten stunts from a bygone era. You will learn the exact mechanics behind the famous routines of iconic juggling legends, including:

• Enrico Rastelli & Massimiliano Truzzi

• Alexander Kiss & Jenny Jaeger

• Boris Jewgrafow

DIY Prop Construction Guides & Rare Appendix Beyond pure technique, this manual features practical technical drawings detailing how to build custom, specialized performance gear, including traditional mouthsticks, Salerno balancing rings, and other unique variety props. Additionally, this special edition includes a rare appendix translated by Alan Howard, featuring the dedicated juggling chapter from Bauman’s highly elusive second textbook.

Specifications:

• Title: The Art of Juggling (English Translation)

• Author: Nikolay E. Bauman (Professor at the Moscow School of Circus and Variety Arts)

• Format: Instructional training manual / Historical textbook

• Pages: 125 pages with 169 technical drawings and illustrations

• Special Features: DIY prop blueprints (mouthsticks, Salerno rings) + rare bonus chapter appendix by Alan Howard

• Best For: Intermediate to advanced jugglers, circus history collectors, prop makers, and physical performers