In the News
A Neglected History Get the Spotlight – Provincetown Independent, 11/06/2024
Thom Wall Juggles it All at the PMAC – Choate Rosemary Hall – The Choate News, `10/09/2023
Publishing Circus: An Interview with Thom Wall of Modern Vaudeville Press – Circus Talk, 8/14/2023
A Juggling Act – Washington University – The Source, 8/05/2021
Want to Juggle? St. Louisan Thom Wall Says It’s About ‘Cultivating A Relationship’ – NPR, 8/31/2020
With New Book, Thom Wall Wants Young Jugglers to Have a Ball – St. Louis Post Dispatch, 8/21/2020
Juggler Reaches for Pen in Pandemic – Brattleboro Reformer, 8/06/2020
Drinking Deep from the Well of Juggling History: a review of Thom Wall’s debut book – CircusTalk, 4/01/2019
40 under 40: Thom Wall – Drexel Magazine, Spring 2018 (2mb .pdf)
Thom Wall Prop Installed in Museum – Brattleboro Reformer, 9/16-17/2017
Con Thom Wall, Hablamos de Malabares – Sombra Emergente, 6/21/2017
New England Center for Circus Arts: Coach inks contract with Cirque du Soleil – Brattleboro Reformer, 6/10/2017
St. Louisian juggles his way into Spot with Cirque du Soleil Show – St. Louis Post Dispatch, 5/31/2017
St. Louisan Thom Wall turns Juggling into a Career – St. Louis Post Dispatch, 5/30/2017
Juggling in Mexico: Brattleboro circus arts teacher recognized at Festival – Brattleboro Reformer, 12/02/2015
Two St Louis Jugglers Competing in Championship Finals – St. Louis Post Dispatch, 07/31/2014
Thom Wall Juggles it Forward – Brattleboro Reformer, 02/27/2014
World-class juggler shares stories, skills, and lessons – The Triangle, 1/25/2013
Grad student masters art of juggling work and School – DrexelNOW, 08/07/2012
Juggler named second best in the World – The Triangle, 08/03/2012
Letters of Recommendation
“Thom expertly engaged the room with his infectious personality, and enthralled our audience with world class juggling and ridiculous physical comedy… From taking notes about our sponsors and performers to making changes to his routine to accommodate our fluid schedule, to toeing the line between classy and bawdy without offending the grandmothers, Thom was always in step with our intentions and exceed our highest expectations. You should hire Thom Wall.”
David Embree, Director, Last Night Fayetteville (Read the full letter here.)
“I do not come across many performers who are as business savvy as they are talented. Mr. Wall ‘gets it’ and always delivers a high quality show that my clients demand while offering me a stress-free environment so I can focus on the big picture.”
Amy Palmer, Talent Plus Universal (Read the full letter here.)
“Thom is low maintenance both on and off stage, and provided our guests with modernized, sharp, effective & fresh comedic juggling routines during our shows.
His drive for modern entertainment and new routines is what makes him such an exceptional Entertainer. Without reservation, I recommend Thom highly for any performance related opportunity where his natural skill for juggling & comedy are utilized.”
Ben Powney, Cruise Director, Celebrity Solstice (Read the full letter here.)
“Thom demonstrates versatility as a well-rounded artist and charismatic performer… I have no hesitation in recommending Thom. His skills are of the highest standard, and his work ethic exemplary.”
Neelanthi Vadivel, Artistic Director, Cirque du Soleil (Read the full letter here.)
“[Thom] is a remarkably consistent performer… never failing to show initiative and determination to achieve his objectives. Conscientious, available, and responsive, Thom was an exemplary collaborator who brough full and complete satisfaction to the Artistic team and to our show.
…[Thom] would be an asset to any company He has my highest recommendation.”
Robert Vezina, Artistic Director, Cirque du Soleil (Read the full letter here.)
“Thom celebrated all achievements of his cohort in a positive and sincere manner, and it was fantastic to see my colleagues have such an enriching experience. Thom’s honesty and generous manner endeared him to those who interacted with him and his ability to create and sustain a positive social relationship was reflective of the environment around him. Many of them have continued with juggling and have even started attending the weekly circus session that runs in the school for both staff and students.
I would thoroughly recommend Thom’s workshops to any school or workplace environment. Not only does he bring a high level of technical knowledge and skill, but the way in which he engages learners will be well received by anyone.”
James Osterman, Deputy Principal, Waratah Technology Campus (Read the full letter here.)
His emceeing throughout the evening was one of the best seen on the convention’s stage for years. Thom knew how to present the artists in an interesting and amusing way and surprisingly combined appropriate expressions in the local language.
In addition, he performed several very impressive and beautifully clean pieces. His varied skills surprised many who had not yet encountered these props and techniques.
Dekel Azulay, Israeli Juggling Convention (Read the full letter here.)
“I would like to thank you especially for your many contributions to Festival presentations and events relating to the art of juggling, its history, and the roles that juggling and object manipulation play in circus-related communities globally. The program’s dedicated juggling venue enabled the public to meet and learn directly from master jugglers like you while also getting inspired to explore more because of the close-up opportunities offered through your engaging performances, too.
Thank you once again for your dedication to your craft and for working so diligently throughout the entire two-week Circus Arts program at the 2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival to share the experience and expand the learning.”
Preston Scott, Director, 2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival (read the full letter here.)
Thom was cooperative and thoughtful throughout the two weeks of the [Smithsonian Folklife Festival]. He was instrumental to the success of the programming. His performance, often multiple times a day, and was consistently professional and entertaining. In addition to showcasing his great skill at object manipulation he educated Smithsonian audiences on the history of juggling and adapted to whatever situation presented itself. Thom even went the extra mile and stayed after his engaging performances to answer questions from the public. This illustrates his incredible dedication to the circus arts and commitment to inspiring circus fans of all ages. I cannot recommend Thom enough.
Nichole Procopenko, MA
“I can recommend [Thom] most highly—not only for his amazing skills at juggling and object manipulation, but also for his considerable collegiality and conscientiousness…”
James Deutsch, Co-Director, 2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
“Your artistry and juggling abilities are truly impressive.”
Peter Shumlin, Governor, State of Vermont (Read the full letter here.)