What is Pattern Juggling?

Series Summary

Oh, the art of juggling has mystified and amazed audiences for centuries. Early records of juggling date back to Ancient Egyptian times. Since then, juggling has evolved itself into many different forms. Where once only balls were thrown, the modern juggler may use rings, clubs, or beanbags. For those jugglers that are even more daring, dangerous items like chainsaws, knives, and fire torches are used. The modern word juggling is derived from the Middle English jogelen. While we may think of the colorful performers forced to entertain a temperamental king's court, there were many jugglers that were denounced by the overly strict religious views of the Church. Accusing jugglers of base morals, some clerical men even went so far to accuse these tricksters of witchcraft. These humble fools were only able to perform in the marketplaces, streets, fairs, and pubs of Medieval Europe. Fast forward many centuries to present time. Today, juggling has become a hobby of international attention. Now, there is a World Juggling Day and many juggling conventions. While the performing art may have transformed into a hobby, there is no denying that juggling has and always will appeal to the trickster in all of us.

In this free video series, learn tips and tricks for juggling four balls. Our expert, Emil Lamprecht, gives you advice for advancing your juggling career. Learn easy patterns of juggling. Emil shows you how to control the ball's height, speed, and transitions. Learn how to move into different juggling patterns. With this simple instruction, you can learn how to do a variety of juggling tricks. So, what are you waiting for? Learn how to juggle patterns and tricks today!

Video Transcript

"EMIL LAMPRECHT: Now, in the previous four balls series, I introduced you four balls, some of the different base patterns you can do, and also some drills and pretty exciting tricks to get you started on. In this series, we're going to back it down just a little bit, and I'm going to actually show you some of the tricks you can do exclusively from a sync fountain pattern. We'll then move into other things like multiplexes, a four-ball shower pattern, and variations within both of those things. On just an average regular note, make sure you have four objects of the same weight and size, it really does help and in all of these tricks, always remember your basics about postures, stance, balance, et cetera, which just help with negotiating the pattern. Short control runs are also a great thing to remember."