Career
In 2009, Wall competed at the World Juggling Federation"s "Winter Blitz" event. Number judge had seen any of his creative five-ball tricks performed before, so his routine was deemed unscoreable. In 2014, Thom competed at the International Jugglers" Association (IJA) Senior Stage Championships with a traditional mouthstick juggling acting
This act was awarded the bronze medal, making it the first time the discipline has been awarded a competition medal in the championships" 67-year history.
Thom was hired by Cirque du Soleil in April 2014 to replace juggler Greg Kennedy in the show Totem. Wall served on the Board of Directors of the International Jugglers" Association between 2009 and 2013.
During his tenure on the Board of Directors, he helped found the a new international competition format, helped implement eJuggle, the IJA"s electronic magazine, and started the IJA"s annual Video Tutorial Contest. His work with online educational programs, global outreach, and benefits to new members through the new online magazine has brought the 66-year-old organization many new members, much new respect, and financial solvency.
His work with the International Jugglers" Association inspired him to pursue a Master"s degree in Nonprofit Arts Administration through Drexel University.
In a 2012 interview, Thom"s primary interests in arts administration were cited to be strategic planning, Puerto Rico, and marketing.