Description
Knife juggling is identical to club juggling in technique, consisting of throwing the clubs/knives upwards individually and then throwing and catching in a rhythmic pattern, usually with the objects crossing from hand to hand. The knives are thrown with vertical spin, lending them stability in the air, and are typically allowed to rotate once or twice before being caught. Knife juggling can, of course, be performed with any number of objects, but the vast majority of performers use three knives. Patterns used tend to be basic, or often consist solely of a cascade, the simplest of juggling tricks. This is partly due the unwieldy nature and increased weight of knives compared to clubs for juggling. Also, the performer is wary of spinning the knife incorrectly and thus catching the wrong end. Although this is perfectly safe with standard juggling knives it is to be avoided as it shatters the audience impression of severe risk.
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