Johnny Lux (Born John Loksa in 1931) was an American juggler from Cleveland, OH.� He performed from the 1950s until shortly before his death in 1996. He was best known for his bottle clubs, plate spinning, and a very unique balancing trick of his own creation that involved pouring a bottle of wine.

These are Johnny Lux’s famous bottle clubs.� They appear to be standard European clubs modified by Johnny. Donated by the St. Ignatius Circus Company.

These are Johnny Lux’s painted wooden rings. Donated by the St. Ignatius Circus Company.

This is Johnny Lux’s breakaway wooden ring used in a gag. Donated by the St. Ignatius Circus Company.

This is Johnny Lux’s parasol on which he spun objects. Donated by the St. Ignatius Circus Company.

This is Johnny Lux’s custom made brass spinning plate and wooden stick. Donated by the St. Ignatius Circus Company.

These are two plate spinning poles that Johnn Lux used during an audience participation routine in his shows. Donated by the St. Ignatius Circus Company.

This is one of Johnny Lux’s early bottle clubs. Acquired as part of the Paul Bachman collection.