How to Juggle

Whether you were first introduced to juggling by watching a friend showing off, a saturday-night TV program, or peforming arts show that cost millions to produce, you couldn't help but be impressed. Perhaps you tried juggling on your own when you got home. Whatever the case, the truth is that however clumsy you think you are, you can learn to juggle. It does take a bit of practice, perserverance, and patience, but with our free juggling lessons, you'll be juggling in as little as an hour. (And we won't tell anyone about that time you tried before and broke the ceiling lamp, we promise.)

Juggling Instructions

Our first lesson, How to Juggle Three Balls, teaches the basics you'll need to learn the basic juggling pattern. So gather a trio of roughly spherical objects and let's get started. More >

What about the other objects you sometimes see performers juggling, like those hoops? The proper name is "rings," and juggling rings is just a little bit trickier than juggling balls, but still within a beginner's reach. More >

Juggling Tricks and Numbers Juggling

Once you've learned to the basics of juggling--a few throws and catches with three balls, scarves, beanbags, or flaming chainsaws--you'll probably want to learn a few tricks, or maybe even try four objects. While learning to juggle may take only an hour or two, mastering it and becoming one of the world's best jugglers can take a lifetime. Don't worry though; the fun of learning new tricks and pulling off higher numbers can be very rewarding--at least as much as any other sport. Check back soon for instructions on some beginner and intermediate tricks.