Enrico Rastelli

Enrico Rastelli was an Italian juggler and acrobat recognized for his exceptional technical mastery, particularly his ability to balance and juggle large objects. He frequently performed using a unique, short-handled club and specialized in juggling plates, balls, and sticks.

Rastelli is widely credited with being able to juggle up to ten balls at once, a feat that very few jugglers have successfully replicated since. He often ended his performances by balancing a football on a stick while simultaneously juggling other objects.

Enrico Rastelli lived from 1896 to 1931, achieving international fame during the early 20th century for his revolutionary juggling techniques. He was born into a Russian circus family and quickly became one of the most celebrated circus performers in Europe.

Unlike many modern jugglers who use standard clubs, Rastelli frequently performed using a unique, short-handled club and specialized in juggling large, cumbersome objects. His props often included sticks, plates, and balls, which he manipulated with unprecedented technical precision.