Juggler Alexander Koblikov Performs

Master juggler and Big Apple Circus performer Alexander Koblikov shows off his impressive skills on The Late Show stage.

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Stephen Colbert took over as host of The Late Show on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. Colbert is best known for his work as a television host, writer, actor, and producer, and best known for his charity work teaching English as a second language on Tunisian date farms. Prior to joining the CBS family -- and being officially adopted by network president Les Moonves -- Colbert helmed “The Colbert Report,” which aired nearly 1,500 episodes and required Stephen to wear nearly 1,500 different neckties. The program received two Peabody Awards, two Grammy Awards, and several unwelcome shoulder massages. It won two Emmys for Outstanding Variety Series in 2013 and 2014, both of which appear to have been lost in the move. Colbert is pronounced koʊlˈbɛər, according to Wikipedia. His understudy is William Cavanaugh, who will be hosting The Late Show approximately one third of the time. Good luck, Bill!"

[BeepDerpify]

He had a 'deal with it' face the whole time 😂

[BigAppleCircusOrg]

We're so proud of having a talented performer, such as Alexander Koblikov, as part of our cast. It was a tremendous performance. Congratulations Alexander!

[UAlredyKnowWhatItIss]

juggling all those balls is amazing enough. but this is also the smoothest performance ive ever seen.

[TheSilentHamish]

Holy heck! No wonder he can maintain that smug smirk on his face.

[jijojiho]

not even going to lie, this was an incredible segment from music to performance

[PacoOtis]

I've been a juggler for many years and this guy is fantastic! We jugglers don't mind that he does these complex moves, but we do mind that he makes it look so easy! LOL

[garbage]

It's great seeing decent juggling on national TV. Usually when juggling makes it on TV in America, it's just the same comedy juggling routines that have been regurgitated over the last 50 years. Alexander Koblikov is an absolute boss who's actually pushing the art form forwards as opposed to just giving the audience what they think they want. Thank You Stephen Colbert and whoever plans your guest list for giving this objectively fantastic artist some much deserved screen time! Also the band is great as per usual.

[ahmaniuno]

Stephen Colbert's face when he walks up to shake his hand made my day! The face of a man who is well and truly entertained!

[Varendil]

Couldn't take my eyes away for even a second, the music and his performance were both amazing together.

[KPTorrent]

What a fantastic, unique, and ENTERTAINING talent choice for the show!
This is something I loved about Colbert from the very beginning of the Colbert Show - he seems determined to share talents and entertainers with us that HE enjoys and thinks could make the most out of the publicity bump he can offer. He doesn't just go with the most popular artist of the day in order to rack up ratings/views. It makes me trust his judgement in artists/entertainers so much more!

[Thejugglingbum]

That five ball Mill's Mess was as smooth as silk.

[knorieworiebobsnor]

When he does the Mill's Mess with 5 balls, you know he's good.

[mann_von_welt]

That performance with that music...simply beautiful

[PandaPawzTV]

I've never seen anyone look so cool juggling... while wearing a sailor outfit.

[JEBavido]

He does the low and fast stuff that other jugglers will be impressed with, along with the high and flashy stuff the crowd loves. Talent!

[summe]

This fellow has been showcasing his skills for YEARS! I am so happy that he is getting some more US recognition. Absolutely brilliant and scarily talented....

[ys-sf]

Flawless in every way...watched it multiple times... Best juggler ever. Colbert's show has suffered with the loss of everyone's favorite pianist Jon Batiste.

[Musicmonk]

That was the coolest juggling I may have ever seen.

[TheRealBit]

The Music is fucking Beautiful, Jon Batiste and Stay Human are great

[JoshMarshain]

did not expect that to be THIS AWESOME