Steve Mills is a juggler

Juggling

Juggling is a skill involving moving objects for entertainment or sport. The most recognizable form of juggling is toss juggling, in which the juggler throws objects up to catch and toss up again. This may be one object or many objects, at the same time with one or many hands. Jugglers often refer...

 and unicyclist

Unicycle

A unicycle is a human-powered, single-track vehicle with one wheel. Unicycles resemble bicycles, but are less complex.-History:One theory of the advent of the unicycle stems from the popularity of the penny-farthing during the late 19th century...

 from Morristown, New Jersey

Morristown, New Jersey

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. He is the inventor of the "Mills Mess

Mills Mess

In juggling, the Mills Mess is a popular toss juggling pattern, typically performed with three balls although the number and objects can be different...

" juggling pattern

Juggling pattern

A juggling pattern or juggling trick is a specific combination of manipulations of props while juggling . At its simplest level, a juggling pattern can normally be defined as a sequence of various throws using a certain number of props...

. Steve was taught to juggle by Ron Graham

Ronald Graham

Ronald Lewis Graham is a mathematician credited by the American Mathematical Society as being "one of the principal architects of the rapid development worldwide of discrete mathematics in recent years"...

, a juggler and mathematician.

The Dazzling Mills Family

In 1978, Steve married Carol Sue Haines. They began performing a juggling and unicycle act, later accompanied by their children Michelle and Anthony. Together the group became known as The Dazzling Mills Family.

They have performed at venues such as Harlem Globetrotters

Harlem Globetrotters

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 basketball games, the Arnold Fitness Expo

Arnold Classic

The Arnold Classic, renamed Arnold Fitness Weekend, is an annual bodybuilding competition, named after Arnold Schwarzenegger. It takes place in late February or early March in Columbus, Ohio, United States.-History:...

, fairs, and schools. Television appearances include PM Magazine

PM Magazine

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, The Statler Brothers Show, The Penn and Teller Show

Penn & Teller

Penn & Teller are Las Vegas headliners whose act is an amalgam of illusion and comedy. Penn Jillette is a raconteur; Teller generally uses mime while performing, although his voice can occasionally be heard during their performance...

, Daily Planet

Daily Planet (TV series)

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, Most Daring

Most Daring

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, Smoking Gun Presents

The Smoking Gun Presents: World's Dumbest...

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, and The Shotgun Red Variety Show.

Carol stopped performing in 2004 because of a nerve disorder

Complex regional pain syndrome

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. Kris Groth, who married Michelle in 2009, is the most recent member of the group.

Awards

Steve Mills was a winner of the International Jugglers' Association

International Jugglers' Association

The International Jugglers' Association or IJA is the oldest and largest organization of jugglers. It is open to members worldwide.-Benefits of Membership:* Special from major prop vendors worldwide.* Member prices in the IJA’s ....

Championships in 1975, 1976 and 1978.

External links

• The Dazzling Mills Family Official website
• The Dazzling Mills Family YouTube channel