"Whether they were reinvented in, or traveled to China, there is no doubt that by 2000 B.C. the Chinese were using devil sticks. Devil sticks have been used in Europe since the Renaissance."
Regardless of their history, Vaughan was fascinated and spent a lot of time at this Ironfest stall playing with the devil sticks (and other equipment) put out for just that purpose. The lovely stall-holder demonstrated some techniques and Vaughan choose a set of sticks (with a book) to bring home with us. Erin purchased a diablo and I also bought a juggling book. If we get any good, we could always start busking to offset the cost of some of our adventures?!
I picked up a business card, in case we need anything further down the track. I was expecting a boutique toyshop but our devil stick demonstrator is actually the director of Flamewater Circus "Sydney’s premier circus and fire arts provider. Whether you want a world class performance at your event, or want to buy your own circus toys, Flamewater Circus has everything you need." They have performed at the Commonwealth Games Ceremony in Delhi as well as other shows around the world - so now we are even more impressed!
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