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Henry's Beach Diabolo
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The
diabolo is a juggling prop consisting of a spool which
is whirled and tossed on a string tied to two sticks
held one in each hand. A huge variety of tricks are
possible using the sticks, string, and various body
parts. Multiple diabolos can be spun on a single string.
Diabolos come in different shapes and materials.
Large/heavier diabolos tend to retain their momentum for
longer, whereas small/light diabolos can be thrown
higher and are easier to accelerate to high speeds.
Rubber diabolos are less prone to breakage; metal
diabolos can be set on fire using some wick and fuel.
One-sided diabolos are also available but are more
difficult to use.Diabolos evolved from the Chinese
yo-yo, which was originally standardized in the 12th
century. Chinese yo-yos have a long thin axle, with
disc-shaped wheels, while the western diabolo is more
cone-shaped.
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