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The Science of Fire Safety

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:52:00 +0000

The news article shown below caught my eye this morning, especially since I perform with fire. The article reports a revolutionary way to extinguish fires with "a hand-held electrode, or wand".

As a performing juggler, I juggle, manipulate, and occasionally "breathe" fire. I began performing with fire since 1999 and I understand the risks involved. Working and performing with fire is a serious piece of business. So it is fitting for me to remind readers to pay heed to both the well-worn cliche, "Do not try this at home" (or anywhere for that matter) and the other oft-heard warning, "Don't play with fire".

The article explains how scientists understand that fire puts people "at risk" and so have been researching how to extinguish fires more efficiently. Their research in an Instant Fire Suppression programme culminated in a working prototype hand-held wand to extinguish small gas fires. The wand demonstrates a new technology: the application of electromagnetic and acoustic waves to put out the flames. It was named by TIME Magazine as one of the 50 best inventions of 2011.

Watch the demonstration at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXhdHeNUD1o

This research is fascinating because it shows that there might be (in the future) a much neater way of putting out fires without the use of fire extinguishers or fire hydrants or other conventional methods of extinguishing fires.

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Pop Superstar plays the Diabolo

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:14:00 +0000

I came across a fan video of Jay Chou playing the diabolo during a pop concert. Jay Chou is a pop superstar from Taiwan with a large following in Asia. Here's the video clip on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l0v1ujjHYo&t=2m50s

However, I have yet to come across a music celebrity who has done toss juggling (tossing and catching of at least three objects using the hands alone) onstage during a concert. Should you, dear readers of this blog, have come across that, I would be delighted to hear from you about it.

Previously I have blogged about movie stars who have shown off their juggling ability:

Hollywood Celebrities Who Juggle

Twilight Movie Star Shows Off Juggling

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Changing lives in war-torn Afghanistan

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:20:00 +0000

This article about the Afghan Mobile Mini Circus for Children was printed in The Straits Times on 26 January 2012. This non-profit organisation "helps children develop their creativity and confidence through the performing arts" such as "juggling, unicycling and stilt walking, as well as singing, dancing, puppetry and skits with educational content". Additionally the children are equipped with "practical skills to navigate life" in war-torn Afghanistan.

In 2002, after the oppressive Taleban regime had fallen, the founders of the circus had set out to "bring (back) laughter to the children in Afghanistan". Prior to its fall, the Taleban regime had "banned music, singing and other forms of artistic expression in Afghanistan for decades".

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Juggled at Grand Opening of Restaurant

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:49:00 +0000

This newly launched art gallery and restaurant looks like it will take both art-lovers and restaurant-goers to higher planes of enjoyment. When I was there to juggle at the grand opening of the establishment, I saw its rooms filled with artworks for the enjoyment of diners. Surely dining there would be a sensorial delight!

"7adam" is at 7 Adam Park, Singapore.

Source of photo: www.7adam.com

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JimmyJuggler's Props Featured in Her World magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:02:00 +0000

The December 2011 issue of the Her World magazine is a bumper issue! JimmyJuggler's juggling props are featured between the pages 324 - 339 in the fashion spread "Wanderlust".

Here are some of the photos.

This popular women's magazine also has a website at http://www.herworldplus.com .

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Shows for Christmas celebrations

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:58:00 +0000

This December I am performing at various shopping centres around Singapore. I took a photo of this large roadside billboard before my stage show last night at Woodlands Mart. It was nice to get up close to the two well-known television celebrities who were hosting the event.

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New photos added

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:14:00 +0000

Photo by Yuen Kit Mun

There were several photographers at a recent dinner function where I performed a show. One of them, Yuen Kit Mun, took several photos of me as I performed on stage.

View the following photos and others with a click of the mouse:

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Outdoor Juggling at Wave House

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:29:00 +0000

Wow, what a party! This company beach party at Wave House on Siloso Beach had 2,500 people in attendance.

There were lots of things happening both onstage and offstage. My part was to perform with Light-effects and Fire amongst the guests who seem to have come from many different countries.

I took this photo from the second storey of the restaurant.

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Featured in souvenir publication

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:03:00 +0000

My profile was published recently in a souvenir magazine for distribution at a large dinner function held in The Chevrons Ballroom.

It was nice to get a copy of the page from the client!

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Light-effects Juggling in Movida

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:09:00 +0000

A couple of nights ago I performed at Movida where the club was reserved for a corporate party. At the party, I juggled and manipulated eye-catching and stunning light patterns in space while the party-goers mingled and unwound after their workday.

Movida has an attractive vibe! Find out more about Movida at St James Power Station :: Club :: Nightclubs & Bars :: Time Out Singapore

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Proprioception is the key

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:34:00 +0000

Someone asked me a very interesting question today, when I was conducting a juggling workshop.

The question had to do with why a juggler keeps looking up while juggling many objects (such as balls or clubs). The objects being juggled move up and down in the air, but the juggler maintains his visual focus upwards.

The answer, which would surprise most people, is: proprioception.

This phenomenon is explained in a previous blog post:
http://jimmyjuggler.blogspot.com/2009/11/wysiwyg-what-you-see-is-what-you-get.html

I have actually gone a step further - Juggling Blind (absolutely no looking). In the following video, I used a bucket that is opaque. This is a real feat that is achieved through practice and it is not an "illusion". Watch the video here:
http://jimmyjuggler.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-video-juggling-blind-and-no-looking.html

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Children's Day celebrations in 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:16:00 +0000

Children's Day falls on Friday this week. During the week, JimmyJuggler will be presenting shows at private venues to audiences comprising children of various ages. There will be exciting juggling and stunts; delightful and hilarious games on stage; and spectacular nail-biting "don't-try-this-at-home" finales!

For more information, please contact Jimmy via the website http://www.jimmyjuggler.com

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The stage is set.

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:45:00 +0000

What lovely lanterns! I took this photo of the stage that had been set up for the Mid-autumn Festival celebration at City Square Mall. My showtime on this stage is due in about 75 minutes.

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Angelina Jolie knows how to throw a Children's Party

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:28:00 +0000

Angelina Jolie sure knows how to keep her children happy with a garden party! One of Hollywood's biggest movie stars, Angelina Jolie has six children and they are currently residing in London while daddy Brad Pitt is on set filming a movie just outside of the city.

So what happened at the party?

As reported by Us Weekly : "All of the kids were in the garden to play and she surprised them with a local group of children's entertainers," a source tells Us Weekly of the sunny day. "Think juggling, game organising, races, that type of thing."

Read the news article here:
http://tv.yahoo.com/news/angelina-jolie-exhausts-kids-elaborate-garden-party-000448369.html

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It's all up in the air

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:05:00 +0000

As I lay on the ground this afternoon doing post-run stretches of the glutes, I noticed the sky. Wow, I thought, what a clear blue sky we have.

This photo was taken as I lay on the outdoor wood deck of the Community Club in my neighbourhood. It's quite a nice spot on which to do floor stretching exercises.

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New shoes!

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:29:00 +0000

I bought a new pair of shoes for performing in. This is the Nike Zoom Alpha Trainer shown in the photos below. I hope this type of trainers continues to be made and sold; I am very particular about the features of the footwear I use. Previously I used this pair of shoes. This new pair fits a lot better.

Jimmy performed at National Day party by Marina Bay

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:17:00 +0000

Singapore celebrated her 46th year of independence on 9th August 2011. The main National Day celebration (the National Day Parade 2011) was held on The Float @ Marina Bay. At that venue, spectators watched the parade while enjoying a visual treat in the form of the spectacular Singapore skyline along the Marina Bay.

On this same significant date were other events and parties to observe the occasion. I was at one such celebratory event held at Clifford Square, which is also located by the Marina Bay. At this event, I put on a stage show for an audience comprised of employees and their families.

Clifford Square is right next to the historic Clifford Pier that is a key feature in the story of how Singapore came to be. Find out more about Clifford Square through the photo below. (Click on image for source.)

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Waiting in the wings

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:36:00 +0000

Here's a shot I took while waiting for my turn on stage at a dinner function earlier this evening.

It's always a good thing to arrive early and get ready ahead of time. It's also a good thing to improvise when the situation calls for it. For example, this venue had a low ceiling with several glitter balls hung directly over centre-stage which meant making some adaptation to the show.

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Juggling at Kite Festival Singapore

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:55:00 +0000

Click on image for source info.

The Kite Festival Singapore 2011 has kicked off. This year, kite flying events and activities take place at several venues around Singapore.

From 29th to 31st July 2011, I will be juggling at the festival while kite flying experts demonstrate their kite flying skills at the Indoor Flying Fiesta held at the ION Orchard shopping mall.

Previously, at the inaugural Kite Festival Singapore in 2009, I had conducted juggling workshops for festival goers.

Happy Flying to all Kite Enthusiasts!

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Daddy - the all-round superman

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:24:00 +0000

This one's for the fathers and fathers-to-be.

Here's a lovely book to read to your young children (photos below). This book has a delightful concept, great artwork and a pleasing layout.

While you're reading it to them, perhaps you could remind them how special you are. Oh yes, it helps if you can juggle too!

Photos are of the Walker Books publication, "My Dad is BRILLIANT" by Nick Butterworth; ISBN 978-1-4063-1330-7.

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Family Fun on Saturday Night

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:33:00 +0000

This evening I did a show at Teban Place and guess who were there too? There was Pornsak, who was the event host, and two colourful characters.

Check out these two cheery mascots. They went onstage to pose together with children during a photo-taking session.

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Refreshing and replenishing

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:16:00 +0000

These are my fire torches, which I've had for at least 10 years now. These torches are key components in my set of show props and I have decided to replace them with new torches. The new torches are almost ready and it'll soon be time to update my shows.

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Great Singapore Sale 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:50:00 +0000

It's that time of the year again and the Great Singapore Sale campaign is everywhere. This Saturday evening I performed at an event to bring on the shopping buzz!

I especially found the poster to be eye-catching:

Happy Shopping!

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Will Ferrell does Air Juggling

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Mon, 30 May 2011 14:51:00 +0000

Hollywood comedian Will Ferrell does some hilarious Air Juggling in the hit TV series "The Office". In the Season 7 episode titled The Inner Circle, Will Ferrell's character, Deangelo Vickers (who is tipped to replace Michael Scott played by the awesome Steve Carell) attempts to motivate the office employees with his juggling routine.

Absolutely hilarious act! And it's done to the enchanting Evanescence song "Bring Me To Life".

Watch Will Ferrell's delightful comedic talent..."Prepare to go into the danger zone..."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xKR2z6T2lw

Also read about other Hollywood stars who juggle too:

http://jimmyjuggler.blogspot.com/2010/09/twilight-movie-star-shows-off-juggling.html

http://jimmyjuggler.blogspot.com/2010/01/hollywood-celebrities-juggle-too.html

Hurray for Juggling!

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Juggling by the Bay

noreply@blogger.com (Jimmy Lim) — Thu, 26 May 2011 01:53:00 +0000

Now here's a really sweet spot along the enthralling Marina Bay in Singapore. It's a rooftop pool and bar. I was there recently to juggle at a nighttime dinner-and-drinks event.

Click on image for source.

I'd advise the wearing of light clothing. It might be cooler at night, but here in the tropics, the humidity will get to you eventually.

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