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The following is a list of books we recommend relating to flying trapeze or other circus disciplines. If you would like to amend a review or ask about any of these items, please contact us!
Surprised by Hope
Vickie is was a professional trapeze artist whose career was unfortunately cut short by an accident. This book is a profound yet humour-filled story of spiritual, physical, and emotional resurrection.
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Learning to Fly: Reflections on Fear, Trust, and the Joy of Letting Go
Sam Keen started trapeze at the age of 62. Part memoir, part metaphor, Keen's book is filled with daring leaps, midair turns, somersaults, and catches. For Keen, the trapeze is a good teacher. From his six-year love affair with the trapeze, he derives ins
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Méthodologie Trapézoïdale ('Trapeze Techniques')
This excellent book is the only one of it's kind that we have seen. It demonstrates, by way of realistic drawings, many many techniques for the static or fixed trapeze, from beginner to advanced level. Although the tricks are all labelled in French, this should not deter the non-French speaker, since all the techniques are clearly explained by the pictures. Highly recommended.
The best way to purchase this website is directly from the Geneva Circus School's website. If you don't speak French...just email them and they will talk you through the process.
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Méthodologie Trapézoïdale 2 ('Trapeze Techniques 2')
The sequel to the above book, this book explains a very large number of positions for two people on a double trapeze. Highly recommended.
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Méthodologie de Corde et Tissus ('Techniques on rope and silks')
A continuation of the above series, this book demonstrates positions on a rope (corde lisse) and tissu (silks). Highly recommended.
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Méthodologie de Cerceau ('Aerial Hoop Techniques')
A continuation of the above series, this book demonstrates positions in an aerial hoop. Highly recommended.
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A Reckless Era of Aerial Performance, The Evolution of Trapeze
Although this book is currently out of print, it can sometimes be found on Amazon or eBay. If you own this title and can provide a review, please contact us.
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The Biggest Trick: Miguel Vasquez' Quadruple Somersault
Although this book is currently out of print, it can sometimes be found on Amazon or eBay. If you own this title and can provide a review, please contact us.
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