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The words juggling and juggler derive from the Middle English jogelen ("to entertain by performing tricks"), which in turn is from the Old French jangler. There is also the Late Latin form joculare of Latin joculari, meaning "to jest". [1]
The diabolo (/ d iː ˈ æ b ə l oʊ / dee-AB-ə-loh; [1] commonly misspelled diablo) is a juggling or circus prop consisting of an axle (British English: bobbin) and two cups (hourglass/egg timer shaped) or discs derived from the Chinese yo-yo. This object is spun using a string attached to two hand sticks ("batons" or "wands").
Toss juggling juggling consisting of tosses and catches ( in distinction to non-tossing forms of juggling, like e.g. swinging clubs or poi, twirling a bâton, or contact juggling where the prop rolls along bodyparts ). Two-in-One columns, using one hand and two balls, "where the balls travel vertically in their own separate paths." [6]
Representations of juggling in the Middle Ages may be found in illuminated manuscripts in the British Museum. One manuscript (Cotton MS. Tib. C. vi, folio 30 v. [24]), from an eleventh century book on the life of Christ, shows an attendant of King David juggling three balls with his right hand and three knives with his left. [25]
Toss juggling is the form of juggling which is most recognisable as 'juggling'. [1] Toss juggling can be used as: a performing art, a sport, a form of exercise, as meditation, a recreational pursuit or hobby. In toss juggling, objects — such as balls, bean bags, rings, clubs, etc. — are thrown or tossed into the air
Juggling means both the art of repeatedly throwing several objects in the air and catching them: see Toss juggling, and the manipulation of a variety of objects that have become to be part of Circus skills. Examples include Diabolo, Devil stick and Plate spinning.
The variations of juggling shown here are extensive but not exhaustive as juggling practice develops and creates new patterns on a regular basis. Jugglers do not consciously isolate their juggling into one of the categories shown; instead most jugglers will practice two or more forms, combining the varieties of juggling practice.
Joggling is a competitive sport that combines juggling with jogging. People who joggle are called jogglers. [1] The most common objects used in joggling are juggling balls, or sometimes juggling clubs, but any set of three or more objects can be used.