"Turks Heads" come in a variety of ages and skill sets. And we like beginners of all ages so we can get them started the right way. And we have a few extra props around we can loan you for a session -- and get you started in this fascinating activity! (Please note: these are -- of course -- "show-off" photos. But many of our members knew little or nothing before they started with us. Maybe you're next to learn and take a few "show-off" photos yourself!!)
(Click on a photo for a better look!)
 The classic "Y" juggling pattern -- by four of our finest passers as seen by the Chester County Courthouse. I'd describe it, but it's a rather involved. Stop by and see it yourself! |  Hey Janelle, okay if I take your uni for a quick spin around the gym? |
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 Here's Jack ("one-thumb") McMichael showing how much better he is now juggling machetes than he used to be. Go Jack! |  Every ball you add to a pattern makes it considerably harder: 3 to 4 to 5... Bill's got this 7-ball bit absolutely nailed. |
 Gabe is relatively new at juggling -- but you gotta admire his moxie! He pretty much bypassed working on three balls and went right to four. |  This pattern is actually a lot easier than it looks: you just take a club from someone who has too many and pass a club to someone who doesn't have enough. How hard can that be? |
 Samantha demonstrating the lightness and freedom that playing with poi can bring. |  Travis has mastered clubs and balls to a remarkable extent. His patterns are always smooth and seemingly effortless. |
 We're always pleased to have newcomers -- and especially kids. Connor has proven to be an excellent student with lots of potential. |  A 3-ball Mills Mess is a considerable accomplishment. Christian's 4 balls is fluid and fun to watch. |
 Domenic's extensive training in body mechanics shows in the ease with which he manipulates his uni. |  Alex has chosen the diabolo (or "Chinese yo-yo") as her prop of choice. The "cat's cradle" is only a small part of her trick repertoire. |
 Ah, a Saturday morning in the park! The weather was just too nice to spend the session in the gym, so we crossed the street to the Barclay Grounds. |  The polish and ease-of-control that Russell brings to anything he juggles can be breathtaking. A simple club kick-up becomes something truly artistic. |
 Janelle and Lisa discuss the finer points of seat adjustment on a unicycle. |  Rich's trick repertoire with multiple diabolos seems to be larger every time he shows up. (How does he do dat?) |
 David has one club going up and one club coming down while he executes an impeccable flourish with the third club. Impeccable style in one so young! |  So who photographs the photographer? Answer: a better photographer. Here's a promo shot of me juggling clubs on a rola bola while wearing silly clothes. |
 Samantha about to unleash a boomerang. If there's four of us out practicing, it's most likely that Sam will make the first toss that returns completely to her. ("Throw like a girl"?? You kidding me??) |  I think I asked Frank once if a 5-ball bounce pattern on your knees was easier or harder than one standing straight up. As I recall, his answer was "Yes." |
 Slow shutter speed plus sodium lighting plus juggler equals artsy effect. |  Lisa just joined us this summer, and learned 3-ball juggling faster than almost anyone we've ever had in the club. (She's working on 3 clubs and 4 balls now...) |
 The 3 mid-air boxes in front of Ryan are held in place by... nothing at all. Other than his superb control. Cigar boxes are a difficult prop to master, so many folks don't bother trying. To Ryan, it's just one more part of an amazing repertoire. |  "Flags" are an extreme form of poi swinging -- and when it's done well, it's gorgeous to watch! |
Our usual practice location is the West Chester Friends School Gymnasium -- located at High and Marshall Streets in West Chester, PA (see "Contact" page for more details). On special Saturday mornings, we re-locate to the "old" Chester County Courthouse in the very center of town.
In addition, we occasionally have a unicycling session for an hour before our regular Saturday session. And then afterwards we sometimes toss boomerangs at a local ball field. Sound like your kind of fun? Yup, thought so!