gavin dunsby Early on Cigar boxes is one of the only props invented by an American Although its exact creation date is unknown it was Somewhere around 1880 to 1920 Originally ID: 1043547
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1. History of cigar boxesBy gavin dunsby
2. Early onCigar boxes is one of the only props invented by an American Although its exact creation date is unknown it was Somewhere around 1880 to 1920Originally they were actual cigar boxes nailed shut. It was first use as a Prop for vaudeville show jugglers
3. The Vaudeville ageCigar boxes became extremely popular around the 1930's thanks to Vaudeville shows. These were segmented shows that often included jugglersHowever after the death of vaudevilles the cigar boxes faced a decline in popularity
4. W.C feilds comedian, actor, and jugglerConsidered to have popularized and pioneered cigar box jugglingKnown for dressing up as a tramp and mixing in physical comedy into his tricks
5. The Second rise The second rise in popularity happened in the 1970's jugglers like Kris Kremo and Charlie who brought cigar brown cigar boxes to a bigger audience causing the riseIt was around this time that boxes meant for juggling began to be made
6. Cigar boxes todayToday cigar boxes are one of the most popular props todayThis is thanks to the internet spreading tricks and videos across the worldThere are now several competitions and awards dedicated to juggling cigar boxes