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Step 1
Start at your lowest level of comfort and ability. That will probably mean floating scarves if you're a beginner. Practice the art constantly until you're confident that you could do it with your eyes closed. As your skills improve, move your props to the next level (scarves to beanbags, beanbags to balls).
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Step 2
Do your homework! Invest in instructional videos and books to hone your craft. No matter how much you know, there will always be someone out there who knows a little bit more.
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Step 3
Once you've mastered the sticks and clubs, try moving on to a set of juggler's knives. Designed to be blunt but look sharp, they will help you move across the psychological barrier.
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Step 4
Begin the conditioning process anew. Practice with your juggling knives until you're 100 percent confident in your ability. Preparation is the most crucial stage of this process, so don't just try to breeze your way through. Expect this part to take a great deal of time. Remember the old adage, "Act in haste, repent in leisure."
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Step 5
Look for steak knives that are as blunt as possible. Do this only when you are absolutely, positively ready! Consider using knives with rounded tips.
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Step 6
Start slow. Practice throwing and catching a single knife with your strongest throwing hand. Gradually move to throwing with the throwing hand and catching with the other. Work with 2 knives using basic technique. Graduate, eventually, to 3 knives (if you're confident and able).
