Amazing Indian street juggler, in Delhi

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People squad in circle and watch Indian performer as he juggles knives and balls during a street circus in Delhi. Knife juggling is a variant of toss juggling using special knives as props which are thrown and caught. Although knives are sometimes juggled recreationally, it is generally a performance art. Knife juggling is typically seen performed by street entertainers as part of a routine or at art or historical festivals. The knives are thrown with vertical spin, lending them stability in the air, and are typically allowed to rotate once or twice before being caught. Knife juggling can, of course, be performed with any number of objects, but the vast majority of performers use three knives. Patterns used are usually basic and consist solely of a cascade, and sometimes involve simple jug