The Give & Take Jugglers
A Philadelphia Tradition since 1976

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"You and your company are all to be congratulated for providing such high quality entertainment. Even more than the juggling feats, the interaction with and involvement of the audience are what bring the crowds and keep them engaged until the end of each performance." ~Pat Lesko, Co-Chair, Tinicum (Pa) Arts Festival



"You have obviously worked hard at your craft, making it look flawless and easy" ~Elaine Pollak, Librarian, Hamilton Township Free Public Library




"The parents found themselves thoroughly enjoying the entire performance" ~Randi Shumate Children's Program Coordinator, Bernards Township Library

Our most Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance do you need to be booked?

  • This is a full time profession for Nick and Dave since 1982. If we are available tomorrow, we can perform for your event. Warm weather weekends often fill up a year in advance, as do certain times of the school year, so it's always a good idea to contact us as soon as you can.

How long is your show?

  • We can make the show length fit your needs. Most people want about 45 minutes. We can do longer, or shorter. We once did a six minute show with the Philadelphia Orchestra. It required six weeks of rehearsal.

For what ages or grade levels do you perform?

  • We have performed successfully for many Montessouri pre-schools and kindergartens: they respond to the color and music and interaction. We do well with K-5. Middle school is challenging but we have figured it out. Senior citizens like our connection to vaudeville. We do fine with audiences of all adults. (for examples, see Long Runs)

Can you provide different themes, costumes, or content?

  • Yes, circus, Mardi Gras, Vaudeville, Colonial, Renaissance, Purim, and Christmas are favorites. We enjoy special requests. We once based a school assembly on the history of the wheel, and did a Bat Mitsvah in pink!

How far will you travel?

  • The majority of our engagements are within a couple hours' drive from Philadelphia. That's all of NJ, Delaware, and Maryland, eastern PA, and southern NY including western Long Island. But we have also performed in South Dakota, Colorado, Alaska, England, and Spain. We like to travel... Feel free to ask.

Do you require a stage?

  • We are happy with curtains and stage lights that work, but we do just fine on the same level as the audience. With all the interaction we have it is sometimes even better to have the audience closer to us. We like them sitting in a semi-circle.

Do you perform outside?

  • Our colorful banners and interesting set creat a strong focal point for outdoor events. We bring our sound system.

How large an audience can you handle?

  • We can pretty much handle whatever will fit in your space, but the smaller the audience, the more impact the interaction has. This is especially true for school assemblies.

Do you teach people how to juggle?

  • We are often asked to conduct juggling workshops at schools, festivals, and corporate events. We have years of teaching experience, and we delight in passing on the tradition. Keep in mind that workshops are most effective with small groups.

Can you recommend other performers?

  • From our years in the business we have met a number of performers we can recommend highly. These include magicians, balloon artists, clowns, puppets, and a couple of other jugglers. Contact us for more information.

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