How to Juggle & Other Matters of Life & Death Trailer (1990)
"For anyone who ever wanted to learn to juggle anything"11 April 1990Comedy, Factual, Family30 mins
The Flying Karamozov Brothers have been "in the biz" since 1973 performing everywhere from the streets of San Francisco to more recent appearances on Broadway. And now... The Flying Karamozov Brothers present, their first ever made for video, video: How to Juggle & Other Matters of Life & Death. For the accountant who juggles the books, for the homemaker who juggles the family's schedule, for the busy executive who juggles the office, and especially for KIDS of all ages who juggle a limitless supply of energy. Finally, a video for anyone who ever wanted to learn how to juggle anything.
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