This blog is mostly links dedicated to juggling. It is especially heavy on how to juggle for both beginner and experienced. I also have information on making your own props. To go with some links I added files and photos so this will not just become another links page. This page is constantly in progress so do check back often. I have most of this together at another place already, I just need the time to move it here. Most links can be found through searches but I hope to save you from having to plow through the less useful ones.
The listings will be as follows so you can see what will be here or to see if you wish to read further. Those in color have some content started. Those in black have yet to be started but check back. I hope to add a few more nearly each day as time allows.
Most recent update: Aug 15, 2008 All links open in a new window.
Useful general sites you will want to visit
How to juggle-videos
- 3 Balls
- 4 Balls
- 5 or more Balls
- Clubs -learn at least 3 ball cascade first.
- Pass Juggling
How to juggle-text
- 3 Ball
- 4 Balls
- 5 or more Balls
- Clubs
Contact Juggling Instructionals (video)
How to make your own props
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Balls
- Clubs
Where to buy props
Diablo
Fire
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!!!The wordpress formatting is driving me nuts. I am trying to keep this organized so it is not so cluttered but the formatting in wordpress fights me the entire time. Sorry if it becomes a mess.
Useful general sites you will want to visit
- International Juggler’s Association- http://juggle.org/ This is the “home” for jugglers.
- Juggling information service- http://www.juggling.org/ Many links are broken but there is enough left to make it worth sifting through.
- Juggling & Fun- http://www.crazytieguy.com/juggling.htm Aimed more for kids. Has useful bits on making balls and learning to juggle.
How to juggle-videos
- 3 Ball-
If you are just learning, use bean bag balls if you can. They do not tend to roll away. The cheapy ones in kits at the bookstore are too light but at least it is a start. It is best if they have enough weight to land solid in your hand. See below on how to make your own.
If you are just starting to learn juggling, start with the 3-ball cascade. Learn it well. Once you have this one perfected, you can then branch off to all of the other tricks. Be patient, it will suddely come to you. Some people get it right away, many may take a week or more.
3-Ball Cascade Links:
Use this one first: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-WUktdg7bc&feature=related then try this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb7G-8ObKGM&feature=related
3-Ball Patterns (after cascade!): No order of difficulty here.
- Windmill or False Shower: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2k1j_hE2kw&feature=related and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJQpl3elUgU&feature=related://
- Mills Mess (harder): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BK4uLJcXvc&feature=related and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbnG6CPNPf4&feature=related The first link here shows you false shower and windmill first and works it into mills mess. Very good.
- 3 tricks-Tennis, Half Shower, Reverse Cascade: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbDKBvC5F48&NR=1
- Various tricks in one link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gady-XmXvs&feature=related This one slows things down a bit so you can better see what is going on.
4 Balls: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEWq_5I3eXc&feature=related
- Butterfly- a good starting place. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=are786WId4U&feature=related
- Palm to Palm- another good starting place http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkMVppjEj5Y&feature=related
- Circle (basic)- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWHJr1vKRoE&feature=related
- Fingertip/Palm- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErSHko3-8Zg&NR=1
- Arm Rolls- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JahR0o71BaU&NR=1 start moving the ball to the arms
- Arm Curls- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_fp-3cEGw0&NR=1
- Inside Elbow Stall- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpYF2ArxAR4&NR=1
- Outside Elbow Stall- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpYF2ArxAR4&NR=1
- Chest Roll- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qDVUcz0DKo&feature=related Learn after the arm rolls
- Venus Flytrap- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmL8A728q5k&NR=1
- Thumb Lift- ooohhh….Its all magic and stuff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5U-in8v2cc&NR=1
- Enigma-neat looking. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFFvG7HDko0&feature=related Have a ball with no marks for the full effect.
How to make your own props
Sometimes you will want to save wear on your good props due to practicing or lending to other people. Or you may want to try juggling but not invest in it until you know you will like it. Here I have listed some sites where you can learn to build your own props.
- Balls: http://www.jugglingdb.com/compendium/skills/equipment/making/balls/barnesybags.html and http://www.juggling.org/help/other-props/beanbags.html and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muToByqKH_I&feature=related The last link is a video for making balls with balloons and birdseed.
- Clubs
- Green Clubs: These clubs are made from household items and work very well. I like these very much. Not very hard to make but the first one can be a challenge. Text and pictures are listed below.
Read this first : green-club-project pdf file on how to make the green clubs. (You can download a pdf reader for free. I will post that link soon.)
page-8-letter or page-8-a4 Handle pattern to print onto 8×11 paper. Use page-9-legal if you have longer paper.
For photos on wrapping the handle (this is confusing in the instructions) go to this flikr site. I took pictures of a club as I made it. Hope it helps.
Video of someone quickly making one of these clubs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8apAP_FZ01U
Where to buy props-I have not tried most of these sites (will let you know if I have). It is up to you if you want to buy from them. Leave feedback if you do buy from any or suggest sites and I will add them here.
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Infinate Illusions/Lofty Pursuits (Tallahassee, FL)- http://www.yoyoguy.com/ Mostly yo-yo but still has some juggling stuff. I have shopped here and they did well.
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Serious Juggling – http://www.seriousjuggling.com/juggling-balls-juggling-beanbags.htm Large selection but stay away from budget bean bags!
