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Impossibly Impressive Balancing Acts

The Sanddornbalance Act Features 14 Branches and a Feather

— March 6, 2013 — Pop Culture
Until today, the most impressive balancing acts I've ever seen generally involved an inebriated bar-goer juggling a couple of pints of beer without spilling a drop.

That's an impressive feat on its own, but it pales in comparison to the impossibly ridiculous balancing acts performed by Mädir Eugster of the Swiss circus troupe Rigolo Swiss Nouveau Cirque. In this king of all balancing acts known as Sanddornbalance (which I've come to know as CTRL-V because that's one heck of a tricky spelling), Eugster balances 14 palm branches and a feather using just one hand and his head as he tries to grasp for the single feather, tantalizingly hanging a few feet away from his grip. He transfers the weight of the entire structure to his head before balancing the entirety on a single vertical pole. As soon as he grabs the feather, the entire structure beautifully comes apart in glorious slow motion.
Trend Themes
1. Circus Innovations - There is an opportunity for circuses to innovate their acts and incorporate new technologies to perform even more impressive balancing acts that can attract a wider audience.
2. Virtual Reality Circus Performances - Virtual reality technology can be utilized to create an immersive circus performance allowing individuals worldwide to experience these impressive balancing acts first-hand.
3. Innovative Ways to Incorporate Nature Into Performances - There is an opportunity for circus performers to incorporate a variety of natural elements in their performances thereby augmenting their acts with varying degrees of balance and innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Circus - Circuses could introduce new tricks, stunts, and technologies to wow their audiences and bring back the thrill.
2. Virtual Reality - There could be collaborations between circus performers and VR companies to create immersive virtual reality experiences of their balancing acts.
3. Event Management - Event management companies could collaborate with circus troupes to host events incorporating these awe-inspiring balancing acts.
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