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Unbelievable Cigar Box Juggling World Record!
What does it take to set a Guinness World Record? Eric Bates takes us on his journey to setting a new juggling record with cigar boxes.
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Order THE CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS HANDBOOK here:
modernvaudevillepress.com/contemporary
The Contemporary Circus Handbook is a guide to Creating, Funding, Producing, Organizing, and Touring Shows for the 21st Century, filled with lessons from interviews with creators big and small, organized by topic. So if you want to create your own project- be it Circus, Dance, Theater, Film- do yourself a favor and learn and pick up a copy.
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Відео

NO SMOKING | Cinematic Short Film | Sony Fx3 |
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A short film shot on the Sony FX3 with no budget and 4 borrowed Aputure MC lights. Super fun excuse to play and try stuff, Making Of video coming soon! Lenses: Sigma 14-24, Sigma 24-70 with Cinebloom filter, Helios 58mm. Color graded in Davinci Resolve. ::Credits:: Written, Directed, Shot & Edited by ERIC BATES First Assistant Directors MANDI OROZCO & STEFANIE FOURNIER Stunt Coordinator MIKAËL ...
The Contemporary Circus Handbook Unboxing
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In case you haven't heard, I wrote a book! It's all about making shows- primarily contemporary circus shows, but really any type of collaborative project will benefit from this book, broken into sections on creation, organization, funding, producing and touring. It's built on interviews with over 20 creators from around the world, pulling from all of their experiences to bring the best methods ...
To anyone suffering from impostor syndrome
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PRE-ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE (!) for The Contemporary Circus Handbook: modernvaudevillepress.com/contemporary/ Why do so many of us feel like fakes whenever we try something new? Why does it feel like everyone has it figured out but us? They must have something we don't, something that makes them able to charge more, ask for better conditions, or attempt things we would feel embarrassed trying. How...
Séquence 8 - Les 7 doigts de la main | Eric Bates Cigar Box Juggling
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PRE-ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE (!) for The Contemporary Circus Handbook: modernvaudevillepress.com/contemporary/ Eric Bates' cigar box juggling act from The 7 Fingers show "Sequence 8", as performed on La Plus Grande Cabaret du Monde TV show in 2013. Sequence 8 was directed by Shana Carroll and Sebastien Soldevila. FREE GUIDE to getting gigs in the Circus: www.ericbates.com/free-guide-to-getting-gigs...
5 BOOKS you NEED to JUMPSTART your 2023 | Creativity | Motivation | Habits
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These are 5 of my favorite books for artists, creatives, and anyone looking to build habits and creativity in 2023. Free guide to getting gigs in the circus: www.ericbates.com/free-guide-to-getting-gigs IG: @cigarboxjuggler @ericbatesimages @cirque_barcode_circus 0:00 Book 1 0:40 Book 2 1:23 Comment your book 1:37 Book 3 2:16 Book 4 2:55 Book 5
RECREATING this VIRAL JUGGLING VIDEO
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PRE-ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE (!) for The Contemporary Circus Handbook: modernvaudevillepress.com/contemporary/ In this video, I recreate a viral cigar box juggling video that's been getting a lot of attention on instagram. FREE guide to getting gigs as a circus artist: www.ericbates.com/free-guide-to-getting-gigs Instagram: My account: @cigarboxjuggler Original trick: @kyokyo_cigarbox 0:00 The Goal...
Consistency Over Intensity
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PRE-ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE (!) for The Contemporary Circus Handbook: modernvaudevillepress.com/contemporary/ I've learned a lot of things in my life: juggling, climbing, filmmaking, enough Japanese to rent a motorcycle in Tokyo and sleep in a karaoke bar in Nagano. There are a few constants to learning anything, a few things you just can't get around. Consistency is one of them. FREE GUIDE to get...
If you're considering going to circus school, watch this.
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PRE-ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE (!) for The Contemporary Circus Handbook: modernvaudevillepress.com/contemporary/ FREE GUIDE to getting GIGS in the CIRCUS: www.ericbates.com/free-guide-to-getting-gigs I graduated from ENC (Ecole National de Cirque in Montreal), so in this video I tend to show lots of ENC videos and reference it, but there are a lot of circus schools out there that I could have used in...
A Professional Handbalancer's Origin Story (Blackmagic Pocket 4k cinematic short film)
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In "All That We Have", professional circus handbalancer Marie-Eve Dicaire reflects on how she got started, auditioning for the National Circus School of Montreal (ENC), and the struggles she went through to get good at handstands. Co-directed by Eric Bates and Stefanie Fournier. To learn from Marie Eve's online hand balancing class, check out Balance Notion: balancenotion.com/ Filmed on the Bla...
How to get WORK in the circus
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How to get WORK in the circus
7 Places to WORK in the circus
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7 Places to WORK in the circus
5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW when I started my PERFORMING CAREER
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5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW when I started my PERFORMING CAREER
Cirque Branché Crowdfunding Campaign
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Cirque Branché Crowdfunding Campaign
This tip helped my practice the most
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This tip helped my practice the most
Beat Boxes (Cigar Box Juggling)
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Beat Boxes (Cigar Box Juggling)
Big Shoulders- A Circus Tribute to Chicago (cinematic sony a7iii short film)
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Big Shoulders- A Circus Tribute to Chicago (cinematic sony a7iii short film)
Resonance & Impact: (CELLO meets KRUMP) ft. Kevin Maddripp and Zander Howard Scott
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Resonance & Impact: (CELLO meets KRUMP) ft. Kevin Maddripp and Zander Howard Scott
Dumpster Diving
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Dumpster Diving
Branché (live show) Trailer
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Branché (live show) Trailer
Beach Hand to Hand Improv
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Beach Hand to Hand Improv
Les Cirques QC
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Les Cirques QC
How to AUDITION for Montreal's CIRCUS SCHOOL (ENC)
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How to AUDITION for Montreal's CIRCUS SCHOOL (ENC)
Cigar Box Juggling... Magnets?!
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Cigar Box Juggling... Magnets?!
The Creativity Series: An Interview with Juggler KYLE DRIGGS
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The Creativity Series: An Interview with Juggler KYLE DRIGGS
How to juggle MILL'S MESS Cigar Box Tutorial
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How to juggle MILL'S MESS Cigar Box Tutorial
Tutorial: How to do Basic Cigar Box Juggling
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Tutorial: How to do Basic Cigar Box Juggling
Behind the Back Pirouette Cigar Box Tutorial
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Behind the Back Pirouette Cigar Box Tutorial
Barcode and Acting for Climate: Branché (work in progress)
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Barcode and Acting for Climate: Branché (work in progress)
HOW TO MAKE [Juggling] CIGAR BOXES for UNDER $10
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HOW TO MAKE [Juggling] CIGAR BOXES for UNDER $10

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @user-it4iz7pv1g
    @user-it4iz7pv1g 21 день тому

    Will you upload more cigar box videos/tutorials?

  • @user-rh2xj2qn6l
    @user-rh2xj2qn6l 26 днів тому

    すごい👍

  • @ReaperDawg102
    @ReaperDawg102 Місяць тому

    Horrible

  • @Coogi622
    @Coogi622 2 місяці тому

    Happy to see Cyr wheel represented, thats my gig! Las Vegas Circus Center will take anyone of any age as long as they can handle the physical stress. Have fun!

  • @andybeck7615
    @andybeck7615 2 місяці тому

    What excercise video you revommend for person can do as regiment in a gym to take circus classes in both aerials and ground applications with prop manipulation and unicycle?

  • @MB-rx9rb
    @MB-rx9rb 2 місяці тому

    Patrick Sebastien at "le plus grand cabaret du monde" !

  • @ulrikestorch
    @ulrikestorch 2 місяці тому

    I've never felt more lame as a juggler myself - congrats Eric 🥳

  • @DeliveryBoyVinny
    @DeliveryBoyVinny 2 місяці тому

    Congrats Eric- Nice to see that you're still juggling strong, and a world record at that! I still think about glow-in-the-dark juggling balls during assemblies back in Vermont. You were always a great entertainer and all-around person. Keep it up! - Vinny

  • @crisolaris
    @crisolaris 4 місяці тому

    Personal oppinion. With a NEGATIVE PRESPECTIVE. People can feel your energy doesnt make you happy, dont do it. We pay hardworking money to go and to feel that negativity ruining the magic it just isnt civil anymore. thank you for reading. Circus=Magic. Dont ruin it for everyone else. Stay at home and read instead. Artist are delicate people <3

  • @otter662
    @otter662 4 місяці тому

    I always wonder about these extreme athletes whether they have awareness of the degenerative effects of constant extreme repeated back flexion (affecting back disks particularly lumbar) and extensions (affecting the facet joints). For example, like any material the outer shell of a lumbar disc (annulus fibrosus) can wear out (like a tempered piece of plastic) then rupture at some future point causing herniation and all the neurogenic issues that then come with that. No matter how strong you are, fit you are, biomaterial failure probably is an issue for these athletes and though not an issue in short-term , could be and issue later in live. Of course, there is always a sample pool of athletes to pull from should a performer be side-lined so for the company it isn't an issue,, but for individual athletes it is. Given Cirque du Soleil has a presence , a base in Canada do the director, therapists ever consult say Dr Stuart McGill from University of Waterloo who specializes in understanding the back injuries of high performance athletes?

  • @liamashhalstead8336
    @liamashhalstead8336 4 місяці тому

    Congrats!

  • @Sof_Sanchez
    @Sof_Sanchez 4 місяці тому

    I bought Original print at complètement cirque! It came with the letter where you clarified mistakes within the book! Such a quality and fruitful read! I’ve lent it to a few of my circus friends

    • @EricBates
      @EricBates 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! We have made all of the corrections and have a revised edition and E book coming out this summer!

  • @user-mt4yl3tf4i
    @user-mt4yl3tf4i 5 місяців тому

    Como hago las cajas...

  • @roteguard
    @roteguard 5 місяців тому

    This video is amazing, I just got some foam juggling boxes & started learning this has been so helpful

  • @nicolasvarillon
    @nicolasvarillon 5 місяців тому

    Dude, just discover what cigar boxes were . That challenge is insane man

  • @Itsmeraelynn1
    @Itsmeraelynn1 5 місяців тому

    I am currently in 7th grade. i want to go to the national circus school for high school and i am already preparing myself to audition, learning what i need to learn and practicing the things they are looking for. i want to audition for aerial silks. i am really nervous and i am trying to go to every class and learn everything i can!!

  • @AndyBlueRobin
    @AndyBlueRobin 6 місяців тому

    Thats a Really Nice Show!

  • @baileywoodman
    @baileywoodman 6 місяців тому

    Congratulations Eric! Love watching your videos :)

  • @senorbokchoy
    @senorbokchoy 6 місяців тому

    Congrats Bro ! Hey, didn't I see you in Asia last year ?

    • @EricBates
      @EricBates 6 місяців тому

      I was in Hong Kong and Taiwan, maybe there?

    • @senorbokchoy
      @senorbokchoy 6 місяців тому

      Yah Man !@@EricBates

  • @EricJackson
    @EricJackson 6 місяців тому

    What an amazing and charismatic performance. You're really good at presenting to camera. And your documentation of the process is top notch. Wonderful work, my dude!

    • @EricBates
      @EricBates 6 місяців тому

      Thank you! Still working on the storytelling, shocker, feels like you have to practice to improve like anything else haha

  • @bobneuman8033
    @bobneuman8033 6 місяців тому

    Congratulations….thats perseverance!

  • @bobneuman8033
    @bobneuman8033 6 місяців тому

    She’s very busy! How insulting, like you’ve been doing nothing….

  • @EyalBor
    @EyalBor 6 місяців тому

    Haha you were happier about this paper than any school diploma 😂 I think you chose the right career. Congrats!

  • @olivesteiner
    @olivesteiner 6 місяців тому

    Very good job !

  • @habojspade
    @habojspade 6 місяців тому

    Do we know that W.C. Fields invented it, or was he just the earliest notable performer?

    • @EricBates
      @EricBates 6 місяців тому

      Yea fair question, I’m not sure. He’s definitely an easy reference that people are familiar with but I’d be surprised if he invented it. Does anyone know?

  • @juggler_hyoga
    @juggler_hyoga 6 місяців тому

    Hi Eric, I think it is marvelous that you have made a very great record, congratulations!

  • @JugglerArlon
    @JugglerArlon 6 місяців тому

    Congratulations!!!

  • @JpDeltell
    @JpDeltell 6 місяців тому

    Man those videos keep getting better and better 🔥 Shame on that Tv Channel for missing out on an incredible record and grats to you bro🤘

  • @sergeyryzhkov7
    @sergeyryzhkov7 6 місяців тому

    Crazy as always 🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘

  • @steffournier28
    @steffournier28 6 місяців тому

    YEA!!!!!!!!

  • @CalvinKlown
    @CalvinKlown 6 місяців тому

    Well done! I've been watching you since day 1. Great work.

  • @user-pg5ep1wz4x
    @user-pg5ep1wz4x 6 місяців тому

    💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

  • @circuspassion1600
    @circuspassion1600 6 місяців тому

    Quelle machine 🔥🔥🦾 Bravo! Well deserved!

  • @mrfranciscothomas
    @mrfranciscothomas 6 місяців тому

    Hell yeayahhhhhhh

  • @TheJayBe90
    @TheJayBe90 6 місяців тому

    Nice video - awesome man ! Congratulations!

    • @EricBates
      @EricBates 6 місяців тому

      Thank you, the video took almost as much time as the record haha

    • @TheJayBe90
      @TheJayBe90 6 місяців тому

      @@EricBates 😂❤️✅

  • @bary1234
    @bary1234 6 місяців тому

    Congratulations!

  • @Mayaparaguaya
    @Mayaparaguaya 7 місяців тому

    It would be interesting to know what is considered "the best" when it comes to a training school. The only reason I am applying to any kind of school is to get training to become the best. If I was already an expert and a professional I would not go to a school to train.

    • @EricBates
      @EricBates 6 місяців тому

      Hi Maya, sorry I didn't see this until just now. In my other video showing inside the national circus school of montreal (i'll link it here) I talk about some of the big schools around the world, I think many of those are of similar caliber when it comes to producing great circus artists. ua-cam.com/video/V1A34V83tRk/v-deo.html

  • @BIZON5186
    @BIZON5186 8 місяців тому

    👏👏👏

  • @MotivationFact-ot4eg
    @MotivationFact-ot4eg 8 місяців тому

    Hi bro it is agood video for me But i just want to ask you how can i find a circus job b/c i have agood video on my act.

  • @kerryhuber1585
    @kerryhuber1585 8 місяців тому

    This was helpful Eric !

  • @thejackoshack9591
    @thejackoshack9591 9 місяців тому

    Nice work man, since when have you been into filmmaking on a professional level?

    • @EricBates
      @EricBates 6 місяців тому

      Hey hey, I started working professionally during the pandemic, and have been doing more and more of it since closing our company Cirque Barcode. Really fun, different way to be creative, I love it

  • @DrewBriney
    @DrewBriney 9 місяців тому

    world class 🔥🔥🔥

  • @zebide
    @zebide 9 місяців тому

    I want to see the 'plunger to the rescue' cut. Holy shit that was so good!

    • @EricBates
      @EricBates 9 місяців тому

      Haha for sure , left that thread hanging a bit. Maybe in the sequel ;)

  • @taracanales9684
    @taracanales9684 10 місяців тому

    Hi, I'm trying to apply this year but I was really unsure about how much French I need to know. It says the classes are offered in French so should I be prepared to fully jump into French courses or is it a specific French language class? Also I really want to do flying pole but I don't know if that is a discipline they teach there. Should I have a backup discipline?

    • @loutresucree1579
      @loutresucree1579 10 місяців тому

      For the flying pole they do teach it but u should also think of a second discipline cuz from year 2 u have to take a second discipline (for the French a lot of students there don’t speak French at all when they get there, so I think it’s alr if u don’t speak to much French (almost all the coaches speak English))

    • @EricBates
      @EricBates 6 місяців тому

      Hey sorry for the late reply, not sure why I didn't get notified about your comment. A lot of people come in with no french and learn while there. They offer French classes in the school. They teach all sorts of classes there, if you have an interesting discipline that they can rig they'll probably teach it.

  • @TheThrowZone
    @TheThrowZone 10 місяців тому

    Mind blown 🤯

  • @ZenDragonYoutubeChannel
    @ZenDragonYoutubeChannel 11 місяців тому

    Great video, I like some of your othes as well, so I subscribed :)

  • @morganeua
    @morganeua 11 місяців тому

    Gorgeous book and video! I'm so happy to own a copy!

    • @EricBates
      @EricBates 11 місяців тому

      Hope you enjoy it!

  • @morganeua
    @morganeua 11 місяців тому

    Woah, I've never heard of Let My People Go Surfing but I definitely want to read it now! Personally, Brene Brown's book "Daring Greatly" helped me so much, it tackles the issue of shame and helped me care less what random people thought of me to focus on the voices in my life that are most important. And - on the sustainability front - Robin Wall Kimmerer's book Braiding Sweetgrass gave me a different way of understanding human relationships with nature, which offers a better framework for how to act in any situation.

  • @kenya1067
    @kenya1067 11 місяців тому

    I wanted to work with animals. But I now after choosing cosmetology over circus. I'm wondering if background work is something that's available, make-up costumes etc.

  • @joelobeck6214
    @joelobeck6214 Рік тому

    Finally nailed this trick! Thanks man!