# Mesmerizing Performance-Based Hobbies Contact Juggling By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-09-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contact-juggling References: [contactjuggling.org](http://www.contactjuggling.org) The [mesmerizing hobby](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock) of contact juggling simply must be seen to be believed; it bears almost no resemblance to the standard sideshow novelty jugglers we're used to seeing. Rather than thin pins, rubber chickens or lacrosse balls, contact juggling involves a clear acrylic sphere. And instead of tossing the juggled object into the air, a contact juggler must always be touching the juggled orb or orbs. In this video, watch how the contact juggler manipulates the [acrylic ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-with-ball). At around 0:52, the [orb appears to float](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverpen). Positively mesmerizing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Performance-based Hobbies:** The trend of performance-based hobbies like contact juggling provides opportunities for innovative products and experiences that offer unique forms of entertainment. - **Contact Juggling:** The practice of contact juggling presents opportunities for innovative training programs and coaching services that cater to individuals interested in learning this mesmerizing art form. - **Clear Acrylic Spheres:** The use of clear acrylic spheres in contact juggling opens up possibilities for disruptive innovations in the manufacturing and design of juggling props. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can tap into the trend of performance-based hobbies to create immersive and visually captivating experiences for audiences. - **Education and Training:** The education and training industry can develop specialized programs and workshops for contact juggling to meet the growing demand for learning this unique skill. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can explore innovative techniques and materials to produce high-quality and visually stunning clear acrylic spheres for contact jugglers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Optical Illusion Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezmocoin-infinity.md) - [Mechanical Kinetic Motion Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezmoglobe.md) - [Therapeutic Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speks-magnet-balls.md) - [Minimalist Japanese Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerdama.md) - [Hypnotic Mechanical Marble Runs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marble-track.md) - [Solid Brass Workstation Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-desk-toy.md) - [ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-motion-bubblers.md) - [Mesmerizing Sand Pattern Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara.md) - [Meditative Desktop Concentration Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-zero.md)