Juggling can refer to all forms of artful or skillful object manipulation. This includes most prop-based circus skills such as diabolo, devil sticks, cigar box manipulation, fire-twirling, contact juggling, and hat manipulation.

The most recognisable form of juggling is toss juggling. For more in-depth information on a given form of juggling, juggling history or a specific juggling prop, follow the link to the related article.

Jugglers refer to the objects they juggle as props, the most popular being specially made balls, beanbags, rings, clubs, or bouncing balls. Some performers also use "dangerous" objects such as chainsaws, knives and fire torches.