Mohammed al-Shenbari demonstrates to balance objects. AP Photo
Mohammed al-Shenbari demonstrates to balance objects using what he calls a mix of mind and body, in the yard of his home in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza Strip. The 24-year-old self-taught Palestinian artist says he can balance almost any object. A fitness and bodybuilding coach, al-Shenbari says his healthy lifestyle helped him slowly develop "the great focus" required to balance the objects. AP Photo
Mohammed al-Shenbari demonstrates to balance objects. AP Photo
Mohammed al-Shenbari demonstrates to balance objects using what he calls a mix of mind and body, in the yard of his home in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza Strip. His dream is to compete on reality TV shows and travel to Asia, where he says the art of balancing is practiced, to improve his skills. AP Photo
Mohammed al-Shenbari demonstrates to balance objects using what he calls a mix of mind and body, in the yard of his home in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza Strip. The 24-year-old self-taught Palestinian artist says he can balance almost any object. "You just need to know the fulcrum of the object and you get it," he said. AP Photo
Mohammed al-Shenbari demonstrates to balance objects. AP Photo
Mohammed al-Shenbari demonstrates to balance objects using what he calls a mix of mind and body, in the yard of his home in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza Strip. The 24-year-old self-taught Palestinian artist says he can balance almost any object. A fitness and bodybuilding coach, al-Shenbari says his healthy lifestyle helped him slowly develop "the great focus" required to balance the objects. AP Photo
Mohammed al-Shenbari demonstrates to balance objects. AP Photo
Mohammed al-Shenbari demonstrates to balance objects using what he calls a mix of mind and body, in the yard of his home in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza Strip. His dream is to compete on reality TV shows and travel to Asia, where he says the art of balancing is practiced, to improve his skills. AP Photo
Mohammed al-Shenbari demonstrates to balance objects using what he calls a mix of mind and body, in the yard of his home in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza Strip. The 24-year-old self-taught Palestinian artist says he can balance almost any object. "You just need to know the fulcrum of the object and you get it," he said. AP Photo
Mohammed al-Shenbari demonstrates to balance objects. AP Photo
Gaza man can balance almost any object
This has made him a popular entertainer and frequent participant in psychological support sessions that are common in conflict-ridden Gaza