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A Juggling Act Finleyville Juggler Tours The Country To Entertain, And Promote The Benefits Of His Art By Ron Paglia
H Howard Mincone uses colorful balls in his juggling act.
oward Mincone of Finleyville has no trouble juggling the demands of life and a busy career. He’s a professional entertainer whose skills include juggling. His impressive resume includes performing as a physical comedian, juggler and magician at venues across the United States and aboard cruise ships. He also conducts seminars for the corporate world in demonstrating how juggling can make an individual’s life less stressful.
“It works, it really does,” Mincone said. “Juggling can relieve stress by taking your mind off business and creating a more relaxed atmosphere. The basic idea is to have fun and learn how to relax in a different way,” he said before taking center stage. “We really don’t expect anyone to become a professional juggler after participating in these classes. Rather, we want this to be an enjoyable learning experience that will stir some new activities for the brain. Yes, you will learn the fundamentals of the art (juggling), but you also will learn to laugh at yourself in a positive way.” He said juggling can improve hand-eye coordination, relieve stress, help with time management, increase productivity, improve communication between supervisors and staff, and enhance problemsolving skills. “Just a short time away from your desk or machine is relaxing,” he said. “An employee who is experiencing less stress is a more productive worker, and that means more efficient operations for the boss and the company. When he’s not busy with corporate training sessions, trade shows or private parties, Mincone fulfills performances throughout the United States. He has
Howard Mincone works with traditional juggling clubs.
appeared in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, New York City and other major venues and also is a regular with Carnival Cruise Lines. He has worked as the opening act for such performers as Robin Williams, Buckwheat Zydeco, Thomas the Talking Train at Dollywood in Nashville and John Mellencamp. In all that he does Mincone mixes his comedy with information about the origins and history of juggling and basic instructions in the art. (Additional information about Howard Mincone is available on his web site, www.howardmincone.com.)