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thumb|Children performing juggling as part of the International Jugglers' Association supported Mobile Mini Circus for Children

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Juggling is a physical skill where a performer tosses and catches multiple objects in a continuous pattern, often performed as entertainment or as part of circus acts. It remains a popular performance art practiced by hobbyists and professionals alike, as evidenced by organizations like the International Jugglers' Association that support performances and events featuring juggling.

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  • Etymology
  • Origins and history
  • Ancient to 20th century
  • 20th century
  • Popular forms
  • World records
  • Performance
  • Style
  • Circus juggling
  • Comedy juggling
  • Gentleman juggling
  • Themed juggling
  • Venues
  • Circus
  • Variety theatres
  • Casinos
  • Festivals and fairs
  • Historically themed events
  • Street performance
  • Space
  • Health benefits
  • Notable jugglers
  • Mathematics
  • Juggling notation
  • See also
  • References
  • Further reading
  • External links

thumb|Children performing juggling as part of the International Jugglers' Association supported Mobile Mini Circus for Children

Juggling is a physical skill, performed by a juggler, involving the manipulation of objects for recreation, entertainment, art or sport. The most recognizable form of juggling is toss juggling. Juggling can be the manipulation of one object or many objects at the same time, most often using one or two hands but other body parts as well, like feet or head. Jugglers often refer to the objects they juggle as props. The most common props are balls, clubs, or rings. Some jugglers use more dramatic objects such as knives, fire torches or chainsaws. The term juggling can also commonly refer to other prop-based manipulation skills, such as diabolo, plate spinning, devil sticks, poi, cigar boxes, contact juggling, hooping, yo-yo, hat manipulation and kick-ups.

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