quirk BANK: July 2014

Just a good solid juggling talent.
Tony Pezzo
Sweden/United States
Contact/Source: YouTube Channel and Website
Bio: Tony Pezzo is an American juggler, born July 16, 1993. Tony is the 2011 IJA (International Jugglers Association) champion, and is currently studying at Dans och Cirkushögskolan (the University of Dance and Circus) in Stockholm, Sweden.

Watch through to end. Chef Hiro Terada of NoVe Kitchen and Bar, shows some of the basic cutting skills needed to work in a fast paced restaurant located in Miami.
Chef Hiro Terada
United States
Contact/Source: YouTube Channel
Bio: Chef Hiro Terada, knife ninja, experienced chef, and also holds a license in Japan to fillet and serve Pufferfish.

Unicycling down a 3011m high mountain in the Dolomites.
Stephanie Dietze and Lutz Eichholz
Italy
Contact/Source: YouTube Channel
Bio: Extreme unicyclists, every meter off this descent challenged the athletes to their limits and mistakes where often not allowed to be sure not to fall down big cliffs or slopes.

Well, why not?
ParaBounce
United States
Contact/Source: YouTube Channel and Webpage
Bio: In 1996, Stephen Meadows created a 20-foot version of this childhood toy and called it the “ParaBounce”. After successfully using himself as the “Guinea-Pig” (wad of paper) at the Polo Fields in Del Mar, Ca., a video of the maiden voyage caught the eye of Hammacher Schlemmer and ParaBounce was on the cover. Then Steve and his ParaBounce were invited to come to New York and pick up Katie Couric on NBC’s “Today” Show. The rest is now in the History Books. CONTINUE

Just stunning art from both of these gentlemen.
Edgar Mueller and Julian Beever
Germany and United Kingdom
Contact/Source: YouTube Channel and Edgar and Julian
Bio: Edgar - Edgar Müller was born in Mülheim/Ruhr on 10 July 1968. He grew up in the rural city of Straelen on the western edge of Germany. His fascination with painting began in his childhood, with paintings of rural scenes of Straelen. Edgar went to the high school in the neighboring town of Geldern, where an international competition of street painters took place. Inspired by the transitory works of art which met him on his way to school, Edgar Müller decided to enter the competition.- CONTINUE
Bio: Julian -Born Cheltenham, UK 1959. Grew up in Melton Mowbray from the age of two. Attended state schools and studied Art at Leeds Met. University in UK.1979-83. Julian Beever is a British artist who began pavement art as a busker, drawing in different countries including the USA, Australia and Europe to fund his travels. Began anamorphic pavement illusions in early 90’s. - CONTINUE

Nice presentation of symmetries that make the world go round.
Will Hoffman, Daniel Mercadante, and Julius Metoyer
United States
Contact/Source: YouTube Channel and Radiolab and Everynone
Bio:This striking Radiolab video made by Everynone was inspired by Radiolab's Desperately Seeking Symmetry episode. Filmmakers Will Hoffman, Daniel Mercadante, and Julius Metoyer III play with our yearning for balance, and reveal how beautiful imperfect matches can be.

Taking a balancing/handstand talent to new heights. More awesome videos at links.
Eskil Ronningsbakken
Norway/International
Contact/Source: YouTube Channel and Website
Bio: Eskil has spent his entire life living on the edge creating art that makes a difference. The goal is not just to leave an imprint on mind. The goal is to move boundaries, inspire and show humans all over the world that anything is possible. CONTINUE