History of Diabolos by Leah Louis
The mere mention of the name �diabolo� raises eyebrows when mentioned to any Spanish speaker because the word, �diablo� means �Devil� and has a Latin origin.�Let�s clarify that the origins of the name of this great toy are from the Greek words meaning �through� and �throw� or dia and bollo respectively.

The Diabolo has been mentioned in Chinese literature consistently since the third century.�The Chinese are known developed their own version of the diabolo that whistles Charlotte Olympia.�Hence the Diabolo is also known as the Chinese Yo-Yo.

The European version of the Diabolo was introduced at the world fair just after 1900 and became popular soon thereafter.

What is a Diabolo

A European diabolo is an hour-glass shaped toy that is balanced horizontally on a string which is tied to two handsticks.�The player moves the handsticks so that the diabolo spins.�As th ... Read more »