The Complete Guide to Circus Arts
What it really costs, what gear you truly need, and how to start juggling, aerial, and more without wasting money or getting hurt
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
Juggling, aerial silks, and more — what it actually takes to start circus arts, in time, money, and bruises.
About this book
Thinking about trying circus arts but feel like you need to be a former gymnast with a trust fund? You don't. This guide cuts through the spectacle and gets to the practical: what a beginner actually does in their first class, what gear you need versus what you can borrow, and what you'll realistically spend from your first drop-in session to serious practice.
You'll get honest answers on age, fitness, and flexibility (you don't need to touch your toes), a clear breakdown of class versus online learning, and a week-by-week plan for your first month. Forgetting about the costumes and the big top, this is about your living room, a local community center, and your own two hands — and whether they're ready to learn something wonderfully weird.
Reader Reviews
Nicholas Lee
★★★★★I was on the fence about trying aerial silks and this book helped me make a grounded decision. I appreciated that it didn't try to hype me up — instead it gave me real numbers for class prices and what gear I could skip at first. The first chapter felt like a friend explaining a hobby, not a sales pitch. It's a bit light on advanced stuff, but for deciding whether to start? It did its job. I signed up for a beginner juggling class after reading it.