On the Cover: Sergei Ignatov - a portrait from several years ago

Features

Ignatov Tells All

Translation of an autobiographical article by Sergei Ignatov from a Soviet magazine in which he talks about his life and juggling philosophy.

Circus Smirkus Plays the USSR

Toby Ayer's dreams come true as this Circus Smirkus veteran gets called out of inactive reserve to accompany the Vermont troupe on a tour of the USSR.

Joel Purcell - 2nd Place Not Enough

Joel Purcell aims for a 1st Place Juniors finish at the upcoming St, Louis IJA convention.

Big Times in Oldenburg

Oldenburg Festival Breathes Fresh Air of New European Freedom

Dave Jones

Top Jugglers & Organizational Efficiency Keep The Oldenburg Multitudes Happy

Andy Robinson

Departments

Letters

• Three Points For Consideration - Dave Finnigan
• Flame On At The Zoo - James Lamkin
• Amateurs Deserve An Audience, Too - Gary Shapira
• Juggling As Happy Obsession - Tony Maurer

News

• Thinking Ahead To A Summer Week in St, Louis
• New Membership Brochure Could Be Your Ticket To St. Louis
• Europeans Announce First Juggling Festival in USSR
• Jugglers For Peace Expand Efforts
• Call for Nominations for IJA Board of Directors
• Jugglers Create E-Mail Network

Notes

Late breaking news and gossip about dozens of juggling performers.

Entertainers

• Souren Juggles A Circus Schedule Of One-Night Stands
• Chinese Antipodist Highlights Cirque du Soleil's "Nouvelle Experience"
• Airjazz

Essay - Life Juggling - Arthur Chandler

Festivals

Schedule of upcoming events.

Reviews

• Dr. Bosco Covers It All in the 1990 Festival Video
• Beyond the Cascade
• Zen Of The Spheres
• 491 Patterns for the Solo Juggler

Classified Ads

Columns

Juggler's Workshop

Club Balancing - Martin Frost & Mike Stillwell

Flash Back

Bob Jackson Led his family with lightning-quick passing.