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No. The dough for acrobatics is a bit drier for better handling.

Do you still make pizza for eating?

Yes, of course, at my family pizzeria, Il Falcon Azzuro. It's in Cammarata in Sicily.

When you make a pizza for yourself, what's on it?

I like it simple. A basic margherita, maybe with Parma ham and some vegetables. That's it.

How are pizza acrobats judged in a championship? Are there particular moves you get points for, like ice skaters and gymnasts? Or is it subjective?

Completely subjective. There's a lot of luck, too. It helps if you are having fun with it.

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