The Complete Handbook of Juggling

I was hoping for more on the psychological aspects of learning to juggle—the book does great with equipment specs and technique, but it's really pitched at people who already know they want to juggle or teach it. If you're a performer or instructor, absolutely buy this. As a hobbyist trying to understand whether I'd actually stick with it, I felt a bit lost in the technical detail. Still solid reference material though.

Exactly what I needed. Chapter 3 on choosing equipment saved me from buying overpriced props for my street performance gig, and the supplier list in Chapter 6 was genuinely useful—I actually recognized the brands and price ranges match real stores. My only quibble is the troubleshooting section could be longer, but the fundamentals are all there.

This is the first genuinely professional resource I've found on juggling. The first chapter alone—explaining the physics and cognitive load—helped me explain to my boss why I want to integrate juggling into our physical therapy program. Chapter 4's progression framework is exactly what we needed to design our training protocol. Highly recommend for anyone treating juggling as a serious discipline rather than a novelty.

Finally! A book that respects juggling as an actual skill. I've been performing for twelve years and I keep recommending this to new performers and students. It fills the gap between YouTube tutorials and the scattered advice you find on forums. Chapter 6 on business models is particularly useful—I'm now running workshops based on frameworks laid out here. This is the reference I wish I had starting out.

Been juggling for thirty years and thought I knew everything, but Chapter 2's breakdown of how equipment specifications actually affect difficulty and feel was eye-opening. The systematic approach to prop selection based on context is something I would have benefited from earlier in my career. Excellent resource for professionals and educators.

Good book overall, but I was disappointed that it doesn't really address juggling with unusual props (flaming torches, chainsaw simulators, etc.). The core framework is solid and clearly written, but the chapters on equipment and technique feel a bit limited if you're doing anything beyond standard balls and clubs. Still useful if you're in the mainstream juggling world.

I bought this because I'm starting a corporate entertainment business and needed to understand juggling from the ground up. Chapter 1 gave me a real foundation in what juggling actually is, not just how to do it. Chapters 3 and 6 helped me build a business plan and price my services correctly. This book paid for itself immediately. Exactly the practical, no-nonsense reference a business owner needs.