

Bill Nye + juggling brothers + existential dread = 1990 VHS gold.
The Flying Karamozov Brothers have been "in the biz" since 1973 performing everywhere from the streets of San Francisco to more recent appearances on Broadway. And now... The Flying Karamozov Brothers present, their first ever made for video, video: How to Juggle & Other Matters of Life & Death. For the accountant who juggles the books, for the homemaker who juggles the family's schedule, for the busy executive who juggles the office, and especially for KIDS of all ages who juggle a limitless supply of energy. Finally, a video for anyone who ever wanted to learn how to juggle anything.
Practical Effects
Actual juggling instruction from professionals who've done this since 1973.
Acting
Bill Nye as 'Nebish' — yes, that's his credited role name.
Production
1990 direct-to-video aesthetic that's somehow more charming than HD.

Director
James McKenna
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Flying Karamazov Brothers took their name from Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov' — yes, the juggling troupe has literary pretensions.
This VHS captures the tail end of the 1980s variety renaissance before reality TV killed the circus star.
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