A Japanese juggler performs some marvelous juggling feats with a boy. Lying on his back on the floor, he spins the boy with his feet and makes him turn numerous somersaults
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United States 09 April 1904
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An Oriental man and boy walk on a stage with a painted backdrop of a garden or park give a slight bow to the camera as if it were an audience member and ...
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30 November 1904
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01 May 1904
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14 August 1904
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