Juggling has been around for at least 4,000 years. The first recorded evidence of juggling has been seen in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics in the Beni Hassan tomb. Evidence of juggling has also been seen in other cultures throughout the world, including the Ancient Chinese, Ancient Greeks, Aztec Indians and Native American Indians.
The most recognizable form of juggling is toss juggling, in which objects are thrown into the air, caught and thrown again. Jugglers often refer to the objects they juggle as props. The most common props are balls or beanbags, clubs, and rings. Today, Some performers use more dramatic objects such as torches, knives, and even chainsaws.