Prop makers have almost always been jugglers, former jugglers and fellow members of the IJA.

 

Aside from Lind, Raynolds and Finnigan, Roger Montandon manufactured spinning plates and practice clubs, Homer Stack made spinning plates, basins and batons and Doc Crosby also made clubs.

 

Bill Dunham made a wide variety of props including spinner sticks that had a barber pole effect. George Toel, Arthurs Mann, Jack Parker, Earl Davis, Wally Bickman and Jay Green either made or sold props.

 

The late '70s saw a tremendous rise in the number of small, independent prop makers. Some, like Jugglebug, Todd Smith and Brian Dube, have achieved such well-deserved success that they have widened their base from IJA membership to mass marketing and direct mail order solicitation of non- jugglers looking for a new hobby.

 

The vast majority, however, have remained small, often one or two person operations set up in a basement or garage.

 

To introduce you to our advertisers, wepresent a brief look at the companies responding to an anniversary issue questionnaire.

 

Chasley

Established in 1981 by Barb and Charlie Brister, this Seattle company puts out probably the only prop that looks as good , standing still as in the air. Their original "Flying Penguini," designed by Barb to give Charlie something fun to juggle with, has led to a zoo full of cuddlies: "Piglets," "Jugglebirds," "Jugglebears," "Jugglesaurus, " "Scotties, " "Sailing Whales," and every dog lover's delight, "Catsup."