How to Juggle Cigar Boxes in 180s

One of the most popular and appealing cigar box snatch performances is the 180. While you still perform the same basic feat as you would in a cigar box snatch, the added acrobatics of one of the boxes tumbling end over end provides a visual appeal that the standard snatch cannot touch. All you need to perform this trick is an understanding of cigar box physics and some patience.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Three juggler's cigar boxes

1. Hold all three boxes as you would for a standard snatch, between your hands. Hold them end-to-end-to-end like a train of boxcars.

2. Swing your arms slightly away from your dominant hand and then back toward your dominant side that you will use to perform the 180. This gives the boxes a little added momentum to make this trick happen.

3. Pick the box on your dominant side out of the train and spin its outer edge up and toward the center of the boxes. Release your grip. Ideally, the box will spin 180 degrees and be able to come down horizontally.

4. Push the middle box into your dominant hand while the first box is flipping through the air. Once you have a firm grip on both non-airborne boxes, separate them just enough to catch the flying box.

5. Adjust your position to meet the flipping cigar box. When it has met up with the others and is horizontal, close the outer two boxes in tightly so the flying box stops moving and your three-box train is now intact.

Tips & Warnings

• Once you have this trick mastered using your dominant hand, switch to your other hand and perfect it that way. A good juggler can perform tricks with both hands.