The next hobby is the multi tasker’s dream! It is Juggling.
This is another hobby which was originally a part of circus performances , just like Hula Hooping. So let’s learn more about J for Juggling!
Juggling is the sport, where several objects are thrown and caught at the same time to entertain people. The most important advantage of pursuing juggling is that the hand and eye coordination will improve.
Jester clown in front of circus tent
Jugglers use balls, clubs or rings while performing their acts at fairs , festivals or even street performances.
During olden days of kings and monarchs, each such household had performers juggling and performing acrobatics to entertain the king when he is bored or to entertain the guests. They were called Court Jesters. They also perform physical comedy acts and later on began known as Clowns/Jokers.
A Court Jester
Have you ever played with a Deck of Cards? One of the cards is a Joker card, which is the sole reminder of Court Jesters during the time of the Kings and Queens.
joker card
Every sport has dare devils who try to make even boring sport , interesting. Some jugglers combine juggling with uni-cycling or do it with objects like hand saws, knifes or participate in acrobats along with juggling.
Extreme juggling with knifes while being blind folded!
If you want to try extreme juggling, do take proper precautions.
P.S:
- The other hobbies starting with J are Jogging and Jewellery Making.
- I don’t know if you guys have read the most famous horror novel by Stephen King, IT, but the shape shifting clown Pennywise is the source of all nightmares in the novel. There is also a movie under the same name, but I advice you to watch it only if you are up to it! I didn’t watch it, but read the novel after waiting more than six months after buying it because I got very scared after reading one chapter! A horrible death happens in first chapter. IT is the only horror novel I ever read. (I am not happy about the ending though!)
- By the way, Coulrophobia, is a phobia recognized for the people who fear clowns.
- All the images have been freely taken from various sources and they are not of my own.
Till the next post! Bu-bye!
