# Very impressive gravity defying hoop tricks by this juggler

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-impressive-gravity-defying-hoop-tricks-by-this-juggler/700922>\
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [October 10, 2014, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-impressive-gravity-defying-hoop-tricks-by-this-juggler/700922 "2014-10-10T03:13:35Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
**Page:** 1

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\
**Post date:** [October 10, 2014, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-impressive-gravity-defying-hoop-tricks-by-this-juggler/700922/1 "2014-10-10T03:13:35Z")

</div>

[It’s astounding what this juggler can do with just two hoops.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJgPxCNXdlk) It’s hypnotic.

> [@](#):
>
> Filmed in a sketchy alley behind a Chinese restaurant, this is a short video of hoop manipulation by Dustin Hubel.

[More on him here](http://hoopoclock.com/the-tutors/dustin-hubel/)

> [@](#):
>
> Dustin first began working with props in 2005 when he was introduced to both fire dancing and hoop manipulation.
> 
> Very quickly he set himself apart by developing unique isolation techniques and applying patterns and ideas from poi to hoop.
> 
> Since then he has become recognized for his distinctive style and technical skill and is a leading hoop manipulation artist.
> 
> Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Dustin began teaching workshops and performing after moving to Portland, Oregon in 2006.
> 
> Now residing in Bristol, England, Dustin has taught workshops and performed across America, and his work can be seen on Encylopoidia 2 (2008), Circles of Light 2010, and Hoop Moves (2012). In addition to poi and hoops, Dustin works with clubs, rings, and a combination of traditional and contact juggling.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Ale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@Ale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ale)\
**Post date:** [October 10, 2014, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-impressive-gravity-defying-hoop-tricks-by-this-juggler/700922/2 "2014-10-10T03:31:17Z")

</div>

Amazing!

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Filbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/filbert/32/3433_2.png) [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\
**Post date:** [October 10, 2014, 10:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-impressive-gravity-defying-hoop-tricks-by-this-juggler/700922/3 "2014-10-10T10:02:54Z")

</div>

Heh. That bio could do with updating, he actually moved back to the states last year…  
Nice vid!

Filbert- still lives in Bristol.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![ftg](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ftg/32/2801_2.png) [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\
**Post date:** [October 10, 2014, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-impressive-gravity-defying-hoop-tricks-by-this-juggler/700922/4 "2014-10-10T20:50:31Z")

</div>

Amazin’ what you can do with magnets. 😉