Francis Brunn (15 November 1922 in Aschaffenburg, Germany – 28 May 2004 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany) was a German juggler.

Brunn took up juggling in 1939, joining a traveling show that played all over Europe. He moved to America to join the Ringling Brothers circus. He twice performed for President Dwight D. Eisenhower and did the Command Performance for Queen Elizabeth in 1964. He performed in Judy Garland's show at the Palace Theatre in New York in 1967.

Francis Brunn

Though he is believed to have been the first performer to juggle 10 rings, he was best known for his seemingly simple, though very difficult routines, often involving a single ball, that required great control.

Francis Brunn

Brunn helped Philippe Petit financially for the 1974 walk on a tightrope between the Twin Towers of the New York City's World Trade Center.

Francis Brunn

Brunn retired in 1994.

See also

List of jugglers

References

External links

Biography of Brunn at the Juggling Hall of Fame

Brunn obituary

Videos of Brunn juggling

Jugglers

1922 births

2004 deaths

Emigrants from Allied-occupied Germany to the United States