Richard Hartnell is among the most distinguished American contact jugglers.
In 2008, Richard co-founded the Bellingham Circus Guild in northwest Washington State; in 2009, he relocated to the Vulcan, a collective of movement artists in Oakland, California, to perform full-time.
From the fundamentals to the far reaches, Richard has a grasp of technique and aesthetic that brings him repeatedly to stages worldwide, both solo and as a member of various troupes.
"...a sorcerer"
"...one of my favorites at the EJC [European Juggling Convention]"
"...in the very top percent of contact jugglers skill wise"
Richard was very professional and mesmerizing to watch. Everyone enjoyed him very much.
Price Range: $250-$1000 per day
Languages: English, Spanish
Insurance: $1M - International Jugglers' Association Performer's Liability Insurance
Contact juggling is an elegant and mesmerizing art form that combines the inspirational difficulty of juggling with the unreal illusions of magic. Contact juggling is visually arresting; many passersby can't help but stop and watch. Via a repertoire of impressive ball-rolling tricks and glass-smooth sleight of hand, audiences of all ages are naturally transfixed by this hypnotic performance. If this doesn't sound familiar by its description, please view the promo videos.
Richard Hartnell is among the most distinguished American contact jugglers.
His career in object manipulation covers much of North America's west coast. In 2008, Richard was a co-founder of the Bellingham Circus Guild in northwest Washington State; in 2009, he relocated to the Vulcan, a collective of movement artists in Oakland, California, to perform full-time. He currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and tours around the world, both solo and as a member of various troupes.
From the fundamentals to the far reaches, Richard has a grasp of contact juggling technique that brings him repeatedly to stages worldwide.
"...a sorcerer"
"...one of my favorites at the EJC [European Juggling Convention]"
"...in the very top percent of contact jugglers skill wise"
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