Game of Throws 2020

Game of Throws 2020 Jan. 28 at palo alto high school

Performer Bri Crabtree balances a spinning ball during her humorous routine. By framing her act as an 80s fitness class, Crabtree kept the audience laughing throughout. "I have a lot of comedy routines that combine comedy and physicality to create a unique type of comedy,” Crabtree said.

"Juggle Sensei" and Student Activities Director Matt Hall juggles with five balls. Hall, who runs the event, has led juggling workshops all over the world, earned several awards at the International Jugglers' Association Festival, and been on tour with the Cirque du Soleil show Quidam.

Iman Lizarazu "clowns around" on stage. Lizarazu has won the International Clowns Festival Jury Prize in Milano, Italy, and also has a PhD in Astrophysics.

Matan Presberg performs his three-ball routine. Presberg started juggling at six-years-old, and has won the Individual Ball competition at the IJA Numbers Championship five times. “I love pushing myself to be the best I can on stage to put on harder tricks and to have a better character,” Presberg said.

Anni Küpper holds a club with her foot while keeping her hands tied together. In 2015 and 2018, Küpper was named "Most Inspirational Juggler."

Posters signed by the performers cover a table in the green room.

Master of Ceremonies Kevin Axtell juggles glow clubs in between acts. Aside from winning many juggling awards, Axtell is the General Manager of the FireDrums Festival.

Jeremiah Johnston carefully balances nine cigar boxes on his finger. Johnston won a bronze medal in the Team Championships from the International Juggler's Association in 2009 and 2013.

Finnish juggler Onni Toivonen balances clubs during his debut performance in the United States. Toivonen has been juggling for around 20 years and performed in many international circus festivals.

The performers pose for a photo following the performance.

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