“Mom, can I get a chainsaw?” She had some questions as you might imagine. I had seen a juggler on tv who juggled a variety of objects including a chainsaw and I wanted to try it out. My dad took me to a magic store where they sold juggling kits with balls and handkerchiefs. I was unimpressed.
“Once I do these, can I get a chainsaw?” I asked my father. Knowing me, he said, “sure.”
I started by trying to juggle all six balls at once. That didn
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