John and Owen juggle pins, rings, chainsaws and ultimately people (well sort of). But it's their banter juggling that really makes the show. It's the comedy, the humor, the friendly ribbing, fun-poking and tease that makes their presentation warm.

A short production, perhaps 1 hour, 10 minutes in total. (They started late and ran long on intermission.) The first half is rich with a joking dialogue that never stops even when the juggling does. Their verbal verve and jest is the glue that keeps the pace spinning. Their scripting feels boiled to concentrate from many many years of unscripted wit while practicing. The thick result is fruitful in a strongly bonded friendship ripe with flair and fun.

That said, their juggling also impresses. Seven pin passing, then nine -- very nice. And they end the half -- one on top the other on top a plank on top a ball, each juggling three flaming torches. A powerful climax that will leave the audience wondering how they intend to top.

And unfortunately, they never really do top the pace, maturity, and splendor of the their first half. That said, the second half is no flop. Though feeling much more contrived and "staged" into three acts, the second half still amuses. The feats appear less intricate, and more "circusy." Juggling six rings is very very difficult and takes a great deal more practice than swinging 3 tethered people around in a weave pattern. Still, the latter fills the stage with a spectacle. This is their show-ending bit.

Though chainsaws are mentioned on the bill, they aren't really "juggled" (as in one person juggling three saws). They are rather, impressively tossed around with operatic flair. And at the end of that bit, the two men do juggle three saws between them. It is definitely amusing.

The highlight of the second half finds an "involuntary volunteer" standing between juggling sickles. There's more to it than that, and I'd bet my doughnuts the "volunteer" is a plant -- but it is nonetheless a whole lot of fun -- and makes a great spectacle (better than the people juggling).

Surprisingly, there is no stage bow, not even a big thank you. Instead the two jugglers dart off stage so that they can sign and sell their videotape (instruction & show) at the entrance/exit. I respect their entrepreneurial zest -- but it is a bit odd to the crowd seated inside.

Overall, a very pleasant evening. A charming way to keep a smile on your face for more than an hour.