One of the main attractions in Edinburgh during the festival season is all the street-theatre and performance of all kinds. They work hard for their 'alms'. Some better than others of course, but all worth a dollar or two.
This fellow - Sylvester Jester - was as much comedian as juggler and encouraged full audience participation. It's difficult to convey after the fact; you kind have to have been there for much of the fun. Still. Let's see if these piccies help to bring a little of the laughter and breath-holding and mexican-waving to you...
Oh yes folks, he was juggling those knives whilst bouncing on a one-leg stilt. Given that howler of a wind had played havoc with his batons and balls up to this point, it might be considered to have been rather more than simply fool-hardy. Well, somebody has to do it I suppose... Sylvester lived up to being a jester and kept us well entertained for a good forty minutes. Worth every penny.
This fellow - Sylvester Jester - was as much comedian as juggler and encouraged full audience participation. It's difficult to convey after the fact; you kind have to have been there for much of the fun. Still. Let's see if these piccies help to bring a little of the laughter and breath-holding and mexican-waving to you...
Oh yes folks, he was juggling those knives whilst bouncing on a one-leg stilt. Given that howler of a wind had played havoc with his batons and balls up to this point, it might be considered to have been rather more than simply fool-hardy. Well, somebody has to do it I suppose... Sylvester lived up to being a jester and kept us well entertained for a good forty minutes. Worth every penny.
gus would like to learn to juggle we are hiding the knives though. mags
ReplyDeleteWTG Sylvester!!! I like the fancy artsy photo too. I can hardly walk and chew gum at the same time I cannot imagine juggling knives while bouncing
ReplyDeleteYour pics were great!
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Hello, looks like some fun street performers. I could not imagine juggling in the wind. Enjoy your day and the week ahead!
ReplyDeleteJuggling with knives? I can't even slice bread without mishap, let alone juggle! Although juggling bread would be possible I think. Might get a bit crumby, but otherwise fine.
ReplyDeleteOh my juggling with knives that is scary.
ReplyDeletexo Astro
Oh how much fun!!!
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Hazel & Mabel
OMD, that looks like one entertaining dude! Ma once tried juggling knives...it didn't end well....
ReplyDeleteAnyhu, looks like he did okays, and I hopes he got lots of tips and he can buy lots of band-aids just in case! BOL!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
I would love to see it... and Phenny too LOL
ReplyDeleteIt almost defies imagination. That's an impressive ferris wheel in the background.
ReplyDeleteThey just had a buster festival in downtown Ottawa! Such fun. We attended on year. I love your photos!! xx
ReplyDeleteLooks entertaining. But I would have been anxious about the knives. Nice photoplay with your shots!
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