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Yo-yos are not a new fad to hit the Western world, as the first historical mention of the fun toy dates back to ancient Greece (500 B.C.) when archaeologists unearthed a vase depicting a young boy playing with a yo-yo. Though the origins of the yo-yo are said to come from China, the addictive game has kept generations of youth occupied for hours on end. Feast your eyes on these five mesmerizing videos of yo-yo masters from around the globe showing off their talent, control and mastery.
1. THE YO-YO PRODIGY
Six-year-old Kazuya Murata knows a thing or two when it comes to tricks and he isn't afraid to show off his skills. This clip captures the moment when the Yo-Yo Baby took the crowd's breath away during his three-minute performance at the 2013 Asia Pacific Yo-Yo Championships.
2. THE YO-YO KALEIDOSCOPE
This psychedelic video will keep your eyes darting from side to side with the one of the most unique ways of showcasing yo-yo mastery.
3. THE 2014 WORLD YO-YO CHAMPION
Gentry Stein has most recently received acclaim as one of the world’s best by taking home the top honors in the 2014 World Yo-Yo Contest’s 1A Division. Prepare to be wowed.
4. THE YO-YO HITS THE STREETS
2013 World Yo-Yo finalist Tuan Chih Min draws quite the crowd as he shows off his moving and grooving skills.
5. THE YO-YO TAG TEAM
The cold of winter can’t stop these enthusiasts as Vashek Kroutil and Kentaro Kimura display their talents for the YoYo Factory in this rocking video.
