Draft:Sergio the Italian juggler

Sergio the Italian juggler is a master juggler who performs in Walt Disney World, in World Showcase at Epcot in Italy Pavilion  and involves the crowd do watch the show.[1].

He’s dressed like a Venetian gondolier in a red and white striped shirt, green sash, rag pants like Emmett Kelly’s, black fedora- and the whistle.

Sergio is a comedic juggler who entertains the crowds by antics and juggling skills in his one man show.

History

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1998–present

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This entertainment was created and originally performed by Sergey Ignatov Jr (Sergio is the Italian variant for his name Sergey originates from Ancient Roman Sergius ), also known as Burt Blague, who is a 4th generation actor, circus performer, comedian, director, teacher and producer.

At the age of 13, Sergey Ignatov jr was awarded the Grand Prize at the World Festival of the Circus of Tomorrow in Paris (1988)[2]

He is a twice World Juggling Federation Ring Division Champion (2004[3], 2008[4]).

Famous American magician and TV presenter Penn Jillette described him in 2004 as "the Best ring juggler in the World"[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Sergio | EPCOT". touringplans.com. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  2. ^ "Gallery of the 12th Festival Mondial du Cirque de demain | Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain". www.cirquededemain.paris. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  3. ^ "Competition Results – The World Juggling Federation". www.thewjf.com. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  4. ^ "Competition Results – The World Juggling Federation". www.thewjf.com. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  5. ^ Jillette, Penn (2001). "Arm the Chicks". SSRN Electronic Journal. doi:10.2139/ssrn.291920. ISSN 1556-5068.