Juggling Balls

The classic. Three or more objects thrown and caught in repeating patterns. The foundation of all circus arts.

Modern juggling goes far beyond the basic cascade — numbers juggling, siteswap notation, and body throws push the art form forward.

Getting started

Start with 3 beanbag balls and learn the cascade. Once comfortable, try the reverse cascade, columns, and mills mess.

DIY — Make your own juggling balls

Balloon balls (5 min per ball, ~1 EUR)

Materials: 2-3 balloons per ball, rice or bird seed (~120g per ball), small plastic bag, scissors

1. Fill a small plastic bag with ~120g rice, tie it closed tightly
2. Cut the neck off a balloon
3. Stretch the balloon around the rice bag, covering it completely
4. Wrap a second balloon (different colour) around for durability
5. Optional: add a third balloon layer

Sewn beanbags (30 min per ball, ~3 EUR)

Materials: cotton fabric, crushed walnut shells or millet (~130g), sewing machine

1. Cut 4 panels using a juggling ball template (pear-shaped)
2. Sew panels together, leaving a 3cm opening
3. Turn inside out, fill with ~130g filling
4. Hand-stitch the opening closed

Tutorials: Juggling Edge — Complete Beanbag Guide · Juggle Ball Pattern

Where to buy

• Play Juggling — Stage Balls — Italy, 100% made in Italy
• Henrys — Juggling Balls — Germany, manufacturer
• Mister Babache — Balls — Switzerland, manufacturer
• Firetoys — Juggling Balls — UK/EU
• Oddballs — Juggling Balls — UK
• NetJuggler — Stage Balls — France
• Circus Expert — Netherlands

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