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JAPANESE JUGGLERS, 1867. Japanese jugglers performing the butterfly trick and spinning the top at St. Martins Hall, London, England, 1867. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper
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JAPANESE JUGGLERS, 1867. Japanese jugglers performing the butterfly trick and spinning the top at St. Martins Hall, London, England, 1867. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper
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1867 Butter Fly Edo Period Entertainer Japanese Juggler Performance Spinner Stage Trick
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This print transports us back to the year 1867, where we find ourselves in St. Martins Hall, London. The stage is set for an extraordinary performance by a group of Japanese jugglers who have traveled all the way from their homeland to showcase their remarkable skills. In this particular moment captured by a wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper, we witness two jugglers mesmerizing the audience with their awe-inspiring tricks. One of them is performing the butterfly trick, effortlessly manipulating delicate objects in mid-air as if they were weightless butterflies fluttering about. The other juggler stands beside him, skillfully spinning a top on his fingertip with precision and grace. The atmosphere inside the hall is electric as spectators watch in amazement at these incredible feats of dexterity and showmanship. The performers themselves are dressed in traditional Japanese attire, adding an exotic flair to the spectacle unfolding before our eyes. This image not only showcases the talent and artistry of these Japanese entertainers but also serves as a testament to cultural exchange during this period. It provides us with a glimpse into an era when different cultures collided and influenced one another through performances like these. As we admire this wood engraving from over a century ago, we can't help but be captivated by the skillful execution of each trick and imagine ourselves being transported back in time to experience firsthand this unforgettable display of talent and wonderment.
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