Michael Moschen Performs with One Crystal Ball

[@LawrensGodon]

Us contact jugglers should never forget what this man brought to our art. Genius.

[@martinroland]

I would say what he brought to us humans to experience

[@houseofshuffles449]

"I've brought you....a gift."

[@rmswolfgamer1171]

"what is it"

[@matteobeach4261]

“It’s a Crystal, nothing more. But if you turn it this way, and look into it, it’ll show you your dreams”

[@Rhamsody]

Screw that baby. Gimme the crystal! 😂

[@TheDanielRodriguez]

@@matteobeach4261 "but this is not a gift for an ordinary girl who takes care of a screaming baby. Do you want it?"

[@Aenwyrm]

@@TheDanielRodriguez Then forget the baby.

[@Bubbahyde90]

He was the first to use this form of juggling. It was so unique it was featured in Labyrinth as Jarath's magic.

[@Dontworryaboutanything]

Big Lebowski‘s landlord stepping up his game

[@PanthereMauV]

His moves are so silky it's hypnotizing...

[@twmama]

I've loved this performance since I first saw it on PBS's Great Performances back in 1991. Even today, it's amazing!

[@LikeMugo]

James Ernest coined the term "contact juggling" giving Moschen credit as his main inspiration. Moschen is credited for inventing Palm circle isolations, Snakes or trains, 7 ball "moschen transfers, Isolating 1 ball through 4 ball pyramid manipulations, and the butterfly. So, ok. He invented many modern moves which are a staple of contact juggling. Maybe he didn't come up with the idea of moving a ball around your body, but he did make it what it is today. That's enough to make him "a founder".

[@patricklemmon8260]

Those crystal balls are also tre heavy.

[@madhatterspunkalice]

This video is just simply beautiful. Michael is an artistic genius!

[@davidrosen9346]

when I first saw Michael Moschen, live, put the ball in one hand and watch it move across his upper chest and end up in his other hand in a second, I thought that I had seen an act of God. Bless you Mr. M...you are the King. We just live in your world.

[@SpikeWolfwood]

This is one of the most beautiful things I've seen in a while.

[@ladyamerias]

Simply beautiful and graceful. a true artist at his work.

[@Ibrahim-Almarzouqi]

thank you for uploading this

[@josephdolman]

Ladies and gentlemen the man behind david Bowie in labyrinth whenever he produces a crystal ball Michael's ability is amazing

[@joninapepperell1151]

Im going through a really rough time right now and watching micheal perform has always helped as a kind of relaxation therapy so a big thank you x

[@passepassecom]

The inventor of contact juggling, Michael Mochen is a genius!!!!

[@Jourell1]

true and i agree with you, although it could be argued that he was so influential that he could be said to have formalized elements into what we now think of as contact juggling

[@shable1436]

Moschen is and will forever be the king of contact and triangle juggling

[@baremusicandfilm]

What amazing eye to hand coordination… simply magical…!

[@CallMeMistressSally]

Beautiful. Simply beautiful. I look forward to continuing learning this art form as soon as I get my first ball! I always thought it looked so difficult and that I wouldn't be able to do it, until someone at a festival taught me some basics - apparently knitting is good training for manual dexterity!

[@boogneckne8068]

He actually knitted his outfit.

[@oranguflang5471]

Its so weird but also so captivating the way the ball moves elegantly

[@kief4diamonds]

stunning performance. 5 starz! 2 Thumbs.

[@EmyN]

After Labyrinth I had to check this out!! So hypnotizing

[@LoydeReed]

this amuses me a lot more than it should

[@InTheZone85]

Very relaxing, like something you can listen to or watch while falling asleep instead of netflix

[@katherineledesma5201]

You can just tell that's years and years of dedication to an amazing craft

[@JasonTylerRicci]

Breathtaking

[@Jimmyboygohome]

So mesmerizing

[@skytron100]

3:25 holy moly

[@kisma8362]

easy

[@somewhattunedin3229]

@@kisma8362 totally, I could do this shit with my eyes closed

[@sadman000]

He's the one who re-created it, and you can see it! Even if today technique in contact juggling went so far away, this for me reamains one of the most charming juggling pieces of all times, consistent and full of grace.

[@Sunomis]

He makes it look so easy too!

[@ImmortalChaos]

One Crystal Ball is all he needs, so hypnotic

[@psibur]

This is amazing talent! What kind of luddite would ever downvote it?!

[@ozgday]

Absolutely hypnotising. Thank you for sharing!

[@mattiaflip85]

pure poetry..

[@Simalacrum]

You can really tell that he's the inventor of contact juggling... his moves are what have become standard, yes, but its so much smoother than any other contact juggler I've ever seen... Sure, other juggler's have branched out and innovated with new tricks and whatnot, but Michael Moschen is so, so much more smooth and hypnotic...

[@houndsofroses3727]

1:50..... the reason we are all here... YOU'RE WELCOME!

[@rmswolfgamer1171]

Labyrinth x3

[@LikeMugo]

I think there should have been one added word to my original statement. Michael Moschen is the inventor of "modern" contact juggling. Or what he personally called "dynamic juggling". Do you have a link to any of these photos? I'd like to see them.

[@JJEHUTYY]

Does anyone know this majestic music this majestic man is performing to?

[@HEARTOF24K]

That was beautiful!

[@jlodas]

This is from PBS' "Great Performances" which aired in 1991. He also was the "hand double" for David Bowie in the movie "Labyrinth." I consider Mr. Moschen a true artist. I'm curious to know what he's been working on in the meantime.

[@roastchicken2114]

Wow that was beautiful.

[@JacobYuanHang]

This video gives me asmr so much

[@AMovieFan35]

Absolutely beautiful... very inspiring as a form of performance art.

[@WolfySnackrib666]

I love the art, I love the man, but I haaaate the choice of music for these performances!

[@DeppTillDeath]

it's mesmerising :) it's beautiful I've been trying for so long to learn how to do the labyrinth part its this guy that did the arm of Bowie in the film :)

[@BeautyinDiatoms]

Such a beautiful, dreamy skill... It's hypnotizing @_@!

[@sadman000]

He's the one who re-created it ...and you can see it!!! Even if today technique in contact juggling went so far away, this remains for me one of the most charming juggling pieces of all times, consistent and full of grace.

[@tommyboom]

Amazing performance! Wouldn't change a thing! 3 / 5 stars.

[@shable1436]

Your kidding, that is amazing and memorizing, 3 out of 5? I would love to see what a 5 star performance is to you, or what is unbelievable

[@zryptex_7041]

@@shable1436 personally i like 1 to 10 stars but if its 1 to 5 stars, 5 to me would be basically a life changing, perfect, act that no human can do. And 3 stars is completely average, so yeah i don't get how this is 3 stars.

[@TheKingOfTheTemplar]

my precioussss

[@BabyFarkMcGeezaxI]

The force is with you

[@scott917]

So far ahead ofnhis time. I remember seeing him on Letterman a couple times in the 80s.

[@ladydrgonflye]

Beautiful work.....so graceful !! Does anyone know the title of the piece of music he is working too ?

[@burnpoi86]

@Dragslo you can grab one from Dube or countless other juggling stores/sites. i would reccomend a stage ball for beggining. they have ones called silex that are a bit heavier, but still nice and soft and also dont break when you drop them. 4" silex is probably your best bet when learning, they come in any color, have patience and have fun.

[@gregtestagent]

I was most impressed with the back and forth from backhands to palms bridging movement. Probably why it was featured on film.

[@Luthien196]

I've just started learning contact juggling. Now I feel inadequate... but also inspired! :)

[@SycophantFoo]

u can get or order those acrylic balls at most juggling stores if im not mistaken.

[@Jourell1]

That is not a fushigi ball. fushigi is a brand name refering to the specific ball with the steel core that is advertised. Acrylic balls like the ones hes using here have been around for decades. In fact a lot of contact jugglers are angry with the makers of fushigi because their ads suggest that it is the prop that makes it seem like its floating not the hours of work taken to develop the skill.

[@StrandKMD]

Came here from the triangle video

[@Epitome613]

I'm going there next.

[@zaprutertape]

beautiful. amazing. dynamic. powerful.

[@oscarmardonezgutierrez332]

Acabo de venir del video de las bolas en el triángulo y no deja de sorprenderme, este genio maneja su cuerpo como quiere, pareciera que le cambiara la densidad a la esfera. Es un reverendo capo

[@Thisguy2532]

This video is like 11 yrs old yet there’s comments from like an hour ago, why is this coming up in the reccommended, but still impressive

[@unoriginal345]

@Dragslo There are heaps of sites to buy them on, if you live in Australia I recomend juggleart, I'm not sure about other countries though.

[@Sitarchsfalcon]

Michael is amazing! He makes it look so easy! : O

[@asdfhhfd]

it's so beautiful i'm trying to learn now. i got the butterfly down

[@sheldonmurphy1]

I agree with tallie7487. How did someone click dislike? That is just awesome skills!! Give credit were credit is DUE !! (**Bravo**)

[@JasonTylerRicci]

I didn't know it was this man who invented contact juggling. It's quite something to see him perform

[@sphinxrising1129]

He did not invent it, as it has been around far longer than you, I, or him.

[@Fenixart87]

It´s awesome... is really hypnotizing!!

[@diafenix]

...is this music an actual cover of Harold Budd and Brian Eno? works so good for this.

[@kigerx02]

wow!!! iwant to know how to do that!!

[@TarePandaHelp]

Thanks rec

[@h.travisyoung1070]

Would someone kindly post a link to the 66 videos of the people who are so much better at juggling than this guy that they gave him a thumbs down?

[@cltorrez]

exactly..not being able to see made even harder...but he pulled it off...he's brilliant..

[@chriswilsonmagie]

Thank you for this moment to dream and work extraodinaire sensitivity and accuracy in space! Chris Wilson

[@youneselalami4166]

Soo smooth

[@MPS186282]

Flawless butterflies.

[@michaelrich1012]

I remember him in 80s hes badass

[@Pops_baker98]

amazing!

[@tooalienforearth5638]

I wish my wife looked at me how he looks at that ball

[@captspaulding100]

@IMMrSparkl3 are you the one who did david bowie's juggling in "the Labyrinth"?

[@buiavhamri]

after all my time contact juggling, this remains one of the very best performances i've ever seen. does anybody know what music this is?

[@Phyoomz]

It's a song called "Crystals" by David Van Tieghem, off of his Safety in Numbers ('87) album. Beautiful music. Hope that helps. www.frequency.com/video/david-van-tiegh/4877828

[@SeanBeanz]

Beautiful

[@JIMBO8472]

The real goblin king magic!

[@RequiemF]

Michael Moschen is amazing regardless...

[@murillo191]

what size is that ball thank you

[@pedrokoury1352]

Therapeutic! But if it were live, I'd be really tense, hoping he wouldn't drop the ball I'm becoming a fan of this magician.

[@mateopavolini]

Juggler really

[@bensons999]

Ebay!!! Or one of several online stores.

[@mattiaflip85]

HYPNOTIZING...

[@luverboy77]

Fushigi Balls, how do they work?

[@afinendale]

@DaVegasAlchemist It helps, if you think about it. Less fabric means less to get caught up on and it helps the ball roll smoothly.

[@OrbbKlesk]

0:52 holy crap this is some serious and quality orb pondering.

[@eeeeeeeeeeeelknadl]

@Dravenswraith fushigi is not weighted or anything. it is just an attempt by a company to "own" contact juggling. it is exactly the same thing.

[@IgorQuadrosvmq]

Is there a full hd version of this?

[@mikedubya4427]

Thank you, timotiis. Are you really from Turkmenistan?

[@edwardchase1796]

Is this the guy that did the juggling for David Bowie in labyrinth?

[@YfelTheRealEmeraldKing]

What size is the acrylic?

[@kennyrollins5340]

If this guy was on America’s Got Talent, he’d still end up losing to some 8 year old singing crappy songs, but he’d have a hell of a run

[@fffffx59]

C’est dingue,quel talent,respect

[@tteotdead]

That flow!

[@Jourell1]

that is not a fushigi ball. fushigi is a brand name referring to one specific product. They work be the subtle movements and balance of the juggler to make it seem like its floating

[@RequiemF]

@haappy411 And Moschen named this Dynamic Manipulation and Ernest named it Contact Juggling. Body rolling has been around for so long, it's just Moschen altered it and gave it a name of his own.