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Book Review by Thom Wall of the Jugglers' Association

"This is an excellent book, expertly done, and deserves a place on the bookshelf of any child interested in exploring the circus arts."

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Tuesday 03.06.18
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Book Review on Amazon by John Towsen

Youth circus is growing by leaps and bounds, and it could not have a better evangelist than Jackie Leigh Davis.

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Tuesday 03.06.18
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Book Review on Amazon by Amy Cohen

Jackie's book is well researched, fun to read, and easy to engage with. No home, library, arts education program, or community organization should be without this book!

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Tuesday 03.06.18
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Book Review on Amazon by Jeff Raz

"What a beautiful book, beautiful to the eye and to the heart. DIY Circus Lab distills many of the best teaching techniques and ideas that circus professionals have been using for years and added some wonderful new ones.

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Tuesday 02.27.18
Posted by Wheelhouse Web
 

Book Review on Amazon by Zoe Brookes

"I highly recommend this book as a gift for a child who could use a little creativity and wonder in their life."

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Tuesday 02.27.18
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Book Review by Vivian Kirkfield

"Are you a parent looking to do something fun-filled and family-friendly with your children? This book is a hands-on, step-by-step guide with easy instructions and clear photos that demonstrate each juggling, balancing, clowning, and show-making activity."

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Tuesday 02.13.18
Posted by Kurt Schmidlein
 

"Circle of life": Monadnock Ledger Transcript Covers 'DIY Circus Lab'

"The book allows children to learn the basics of juggling, balancing, clowning and show-making, each skill paired with tutorials on how to hand-make props they might need at a cheaper cost than purchasing ready-made equipment. "

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Thursday 02.08.18
Posted by Kurt Schmidlein
 

Book Review by circustalk.com

"DIY Circus Lab for Kids  is a perfect circus classroom resource and also a tool for children who are interested in learning circus skills but who live in places where there is no access to circus classes."

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Tuesday 02.06.18
Posted by Kurt Schmidlein
 

Five-star review on Google Books

"I instantly fell in love with this book as soon as I saw the vibrant cover and beautiful binding! The content layout and dynamic photos are a piece of work to be cherished in any circus educator's book collection. "

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Monday 02.05.18
Posted by Kurt Schmidlein
 

Goodreads Book Review by Jen Naughton

"I love that the book begins with the simple message that "Circus is for Everyone" and the author means it."

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Monday 01.22.18
Posted by Kurt Schmidlein
 

'DIY Circus Lab' featured on the Circus Smirkus Blog!

"Using the book as a guide, readers can learn how to combine skills into an act, and acts into a circus show."

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Monday 12.11.17
Posted by Kurt Schmidlein
 

Union Leader: Temple woman spreads the word about the positive power of circus

"Jackie Leigh Davis, founder of the Silver Lining Circus Camp and the Flying Gravity Circus youth troupe, has launched a campaign to fund a series of online videos to complement her new book - "DIY Circus Lab" - coming out early next year. "

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Sunday 12.03.17
Posted by Kurt Schmidlein
 

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