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Learn to Juggle

Juggling has delighted kids to kings for centuries. It's fun and easy.
	"It looks hard," you say? Juggling is actually doing a single thing over and over again. That single thing is the simple act of tossing an object into the air in such a way as to leave your hand open to catch another object. If you can do that, you can juggle.
The first step is to learn is how to juggle three balls. Want to see how? Check out this easy Java applet juggling lesson. Following are a couple of links to more really good juggling lessons. (A new web browser window will open when you click these links. To return to BlackDog's Summer Camp, close the new web browser windows.) The Instant Jugglers' Manual - teaches you exercises so you can quickly learn to juggle three balls. Learn to Juggle in 6 Steps - has animations and detailed instructions to teach you how to juggle. After you have practiced, practiced and practiced and know how to juggle three balls, you're ready for a few tricks: Two Ball Tricks - several jugglers share tricks with two balls. Three Ball Tricks - instructions for the neck catch, one up-two up and more. Hey, you're almost a master juggler! Next, move on to other things, like rings, clubs, cups -- you name it. Check out these links to terrific juggling sites for ideas, more links, and more information: Juggling Information Service - has tons of jugging information. Don't miss the help pages. International Jugglers Association - Founded in 1947, the International Jugglers Association is a non-profit organization uniquely dedicated to the advancement and promotion of juggling worldwide. Now that you're a master juggler, what do you do? Suggestion #1: Show your folks and friends what you've learned. Beware, though. Too much of a good thing will drive people nuts, so show off your new skills sparingly. Suggestion #2: How about a talent show? Organize some kids in your neighborhood so everyone can show off their different talents, including your new juggling ability. What better way to spend a terrific summer than working on a neighborhood show. Be sure to tell your folks what you're doing, though! Reference Books: Juggling: From Start to Star - More than 250 photos show the proper techniques, individual and partner juggling, and fun-filled juggling games. You’ll soon be performing skills you never thought were possible. The Mathematics of Juggling - A comprehensive account of the mathematical techniques and results used in the modeling of juggling patterns. Includes the topics of bell ringing, knot theory, and the many body problem. Juggling for the Complete Klutz/With Block Beanbags - First Sentence: So you're interested in learning how to juggle but it took you four years to learn how to tie your shoes and, besides, dropping things has always been second nature to you.

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