A New Magazine for Europe
A New Magazine for Europe¶
We're completely crazy! Not only are we co-organizing the 7th European Juggling Week for the past year, but we're also taking on the task of publishing a European juggling magazine in Frankfurt.
But these two things are closely related:
We received so many enthusiastic letters and calls from jugglers all over Europe. Each one was different, each had a new idea, told us about a performance, a tour, a theater meeting here and a juggling festival there (e.g., Covent Garden, Bremen, or Copenhagen). And they all shared the anticipation of meeting and exchanging ideas with other jugglers.
This brought back the idea that had been circulating at the last juggling meeting in Laval: "It would be great if there were a juggling magazine for Europe, so we could stay in touch beyond the annual meetings and find out where jugglers are up to. Someone just needs to take it on." Okay. We'll do it.
And how do we envision this? We want to create a magazine for all jugglers in Europe, from beginners to professionals, regardless of whether they belong to an organization like the IJA or not. Initially, this primarily brings up the language issue, because a significant reason for a European magazine is that "Jugglers World" (besides only reporting on American events) is only published in English. Not every juggler can or wants to read an English magazine. Therefore, the European magazine will initially be published in English and German. (We hope the authors will agree to our free translation!)
We would have liked to publish the first issue in French as well, but unfortunately, that failed due to a lack of "juggling-specific" language skills and time. Perhaps someone will volunteer to translate the next issues into French?! Maybe there's also a need and translators for other languages?
In terms of content, we've thought about the following: We want to feature juggling groups and individual jugglers, how they got into juggling, what they particularly enjoy about it, their ideas and dreams related to juggling... We want to write about performance experiences across Europe (on the street, in theaters, under the circus tent...) and share anecdotes from the road. It would also be good to include "reviews" of shows seen, juggling books, etc.
Furthermore, we'd like to establish sections such as: Instructions for prop building, language tips for international tours, extra hobbies (magic...), tips and tricks (e.g., we're looking for someone to write a regular workshop page), event calendar (festivals, performances, group meetings...), and classified ads (seeking tour partners, free clubs...).
Of course, we can't and don't want to write all these articles ourselves. We see ourselves more as a collection point, "layout artists," and publishers. The two of us can't be everywhere in Europe at once, but all of you together can!
Therefore, we ask you to send us articles and good pictures, about all the events and stories you've experienced, and to send us all the information and dates that are remotely and specifically related to juggling. We would love to have a permanent "correspondent" and contact person in each country so that it can become a truly European magazine.
Jugglers¶
With these ideas in mind, we approached several jugglers and juggling groups, who subsequently helped us make this first issue possible with articles, information, ideas, ads, and kind letters. Many, many thanks to all of them.
The last point is financing. The magazine is initially planned to be published quarterly. Since we need to plan the print run in advance and cannot take on significant financial risk ourselves, the magazine is only available via subscription and prepayment. (Anyone wanting multiple copies for, e.g., retail sales, should contact us directly.)
The price is calculated to cover costs, meaning paper, Letraset, postage, copies, images, and especially printing – our working time is, of course, excluded.
So, please take an order form, fill it out, and bring it to us or send it by mail if you can't find us at the meeting. We would, of course, be absolutely delighted to receive ad customers and, above all, donations!
We hope you like our idea and look forward to your suggestions and criticism, and to compiling the next issue together with your articles. Enjoy reading.
Gabi & Paul