Balancing Act

I’m a big fan of America’s Got Talent (AGT). While some of the acts are a bit unsettling, particularly those that involve knives, arrows and fire, many of them are often pleasantly surprising. For example, when a child unleashes a vocal performance worthy of

an opera diva, or a young man performs a death defying arial feat.

I was particularly captivated when I recently came across a segment from Italy’s Got Talent that features Marula Eugster Rigolo’s Feather Balancing Masterpiece in which she balances a

single feather and slender wooden sticks—on her fingertips and palms. The seamless flow, intense focus, and graceful precision make this a captivating act you can watch repeatedly, even if you’re not usually into talent shows. When you have six minutes to spare, I hope you’ll enjoy this fascinating balancing act exhibition!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XOaVF6KRn0