Skill Toys and Other Performances - Facepunch Thread OP

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This thread, in general, is all about casual play, on-stage performances (competitions and etc.), and other artful performances involving skill toys.

The term "skill toy" was mentioned in the yo-yo wiki to describe toys, sports equipment, and other things that have been taken to a professional level in terms of how they are used. You'll mostly see people pull off surprisingly amazing performances with seemingly simple things such as yo-yos, playing cards (cardistry) or glass balls (contact juggling).

Examples of skill toys (but not limited to) are: yo-yos, diabolos, kendamas, contact juggling, card flourishing/cardistry, gloving, and cup stacking. Freestyling with sports equipment such as skateboards or soccer balls also count.

If you relate to or have any experience in any of these things please share your experiences with us!
If you're a beginner, feel free to ask for how to start learning any of these skill toys and/or where to find professionally-made equipment to start playing with.
Also, let me know of any other examples, videos, or other resources that I failed to include in the OP.

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My favorite YouTube channel that showcases a lot of these toys is [URL="https://www.youtube.com/user/kumakumafilms"]Kuma Films[/URL]. They go around the world looking for people with interesting performances.

[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_M_aRtX-bA[/media]

[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5P-fdrlBg8[/media]

[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaLHb0od6NU[/media]