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Just how many buskers are there? by BC on Feb 1, 2021
:hair: (WWW) Every once in a while, the topic of how many buskers there actually are comes up. A few years ago, there was some discussion about the chaps who filmed their performce in Antarctica. It mentioned that all three almost froze as part of a world-wide performance. This only goes to show that buskers are on every continent.
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How many buskers are there in the whole wide world? Nobody really knows. We can only make an educated estimate based on limited data. An article at AskWonder.com tackles the issue although with certain assumptions. Do the math.

At sometime in the early 1990's, there were approximately ten thousand buskers in Europe alone. This would account for the majority of the planet. The rest of the continents would then total the answer.

Check the link below for more data on the global number...

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Caveats of busking by BC on Jan 1, 2024
:hair: (WWW) We may as well face it. Busking is not a bed of roses. There are bound to be instances where things go wrong. Sammy Showtime has put together his pet peeves when...

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A brief history of busking by BC on Dec 4, 2023
:tiphat: The website Savage Content has put together a brief history of busking for those interested. It starts with Rome and crosses over to "America" and ends with...

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5 essential tips for busking guitarists by BC on Oct 4, 2023
:guitar: (WWW) Check out 5 essential tips for busking guitarists at the link below.
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Cool cat joins buskers with purrfection by BC on May 2, 2023
:pointlol: (TAIWAN) A cool cat has the Internet gushing over its cuteness after it was recently seen performing with buskers.
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Our Founding Fathers by BC on Dec 2, 2022
:banjo: (WWW) Our Founding Fathers...who art in Heaven...
Explore the History and Cultural Impact of Street Performing in America.
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RE: Cool busker t-shirts! by chuck on Jan 29, 2020
Those are great!
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RE: 2013 Summer street performance tour by WorldsGreatest! on Feb 16, 2012
Since the laws change all the time, it's probably best to telephone the cities you're interested in from the link below and ask if there's going to be a problem.

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RE: Calling their bluff by Darian on Feb 5, 2009
Nice one my friend. Always nice to hear about a performer staying centred in the face of a bully.

Cheers,
Darian (Perth, W. Australia)

RE: Busker inflates balloon with eyes by guitarman on Nov 30, 2008
This is probably the craziest thing I've ever heard of. I've seen a world record holder squirt milk but this is absolutely weird! How in the world do you inflate a balloon just using your eyes? No doubt others be desperately trying to mimic this guy!
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