Wanderings Of A Canadian Loon Through The National Capital And Beyond
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Throw 2 Catch
Throw 2 Catch is a group of three buskers, with an expertise in circus acrobatics and juggling. They were the peoples choice winners for Buskerfest last year. I caught part of their act during the festival.
@Red: I expect they have to learn how to fall safely. I remember a family friend- actually a distant cousin- who did time in the military and parachute drops. They taught them how to land in such a way that you were minimizing the impact. One day he fell off the roof at his home, and the training still kicked in- walked away without a problem.
Did you notice a group called BAM. I was in the picture years ago with them. They have oil drums. They bang on them. Then they do comedy also. They used to write me years ago.
If I find the picture I will mail it to you at your private email. Back then they gave out their emails to the fans. Plus it was the first street acts in Kingston and then it boomed into all cities. So they may have gone. Most of them make money to go to University. Who knows. Maybe some in the group have become Lawyers, doctors. The live statues meaning people. They are still around but are different. Mine were gold standing. Maybe theses are silver? Something how long they can stand without a blink.
That looks like it was fun to watch. I have to admit though with their name I was wondering if two of the guys juggle the other guy.
ReplyDeleteI would love to be entertained by their juggling and acrobatic acts! Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe people are enjoying their act. It's nice that the weather cooperated.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly did a dary performance.
ReplyDeleteThrow/catch scares me. I'll bet it impresses the crowd.
ReplyDeleteJanis
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Going to WORK is really different from one person to the other:) A big WOW all the way from Norway.
ReplyDeleteobviously a popular act.
ReplyDelete@Anita: it was fun.
ReplyDelete@Nancy: thanks!
@Bill: the weather was just right.
@Marianne: yes they did.
@Janis: the crowd loved it.
@Gunn: thanks!
@Tex: very popular.
That guy is all up in the air!
ReplyDeleteSome of these acts delight in emphasizing that they are going to fall. Somewhere I've seen a similar act.
ReplyDeleteI had a feeling they were going to do dangerous stunts and after seeing your photos, I was right. There's just no explaining some people!
ReplyDeleteQuite amazing!
ReplyDeleteImpressive, surely fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteGlad my kids aren't up there!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see him balance up there.
ReplyDeletethings like that always freak me out, too weird? ( ;
ReplyDeleteWow, great balancing act! Very impressive!
ReplyDelete@Sharon: and quite high!
ReplyDelete@Red: I expect they have to learn how to fall safely. I remember a family friend- actually a distant cousin- who did time in the military and parachute drops. They taught them how to land in such a way that you were minimizing the impact. One day he fell off the roof at his home, and the training still kicked in- walked away without a problem.
@Lowell: it's such a treat to watch.
@Linda: it is!
@Karl: so much fun.
@Jennifer: it's a blast to watch it.
@Marleen: and he makes it look effortless.
@Beth: it's bizarre to watch, but entertaining.
@Tamago: indeed!
Those always make me a little nervous.
ReplyDeleteUh-oh! Don't like the looks of that seesaw. He's not going to take one of those flying leaps, is he?
ReplyDeleteWhoa.
ReplyDeleteIt's fascinating when you are right there to watch it.
ReplyDeleteHow do they think up stunts like that? "Hey! That would really freak out my mother! Let's try doing that!"
ReplyDeleteThis looks like so much fun!
ReplyDelete@Janey: a common reaction!
ReplyDelete@Revrunner: they get quite aerial!
@Whisk: indeed.
@Mari: it is.
@Kay: that wouldn't surprise me.
@Norma: it was!
Some good ballencing going on there
ReplyDeleteI'm always afraid somebody is going to fall. It looks like a fun show and there are plenty of people enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteSuch creativity!!!!
ReplyDeleteDid you notice a group called BAM. I was in the picture years ago with them. They have oil drums. They bang on them. Then they do comedy also. They used to write me years ago.
ReplyDeleteIf I find the picture I will mail it to you at your private email. Back then they gave out their emails to the fans. Plus it was the first street acts in Kingston and then it boomed into all cities. So they may have gone. Most of them make money to go to University. Who knows. Maybe some in the group have become Lawyers, doctors. The live statues meaning people. They are still around but are different. Mine were gold standing. Maybe theses are silver? Something how long they can stand without a blink.
@Bill: definitely!
ReplyDelete@Pat: that's part of the fun, wondering if they'll fall.
@Jennifer: very creative indeed.
@Carolann: No, I've never heard of them.