What Are Juggling Sticks?
The manipulation of juggling sticks (also devilsticks, flower sticks, devil-sticks,rhythm sticks, gravity sticks, or devil sticks) is a form of gyroscopic juggling or equilibristics, and is generally considered to be one of the circus arts. Sometimes called devil-sticking, other terms for the activity include twirling, sticking, and stick juggling.
A "set" of juggling sticks are made up of three pieces — the baton and two control sticks. Nonetheless, it is often called a "pair of sticks." And the flower sticks are similar to juggling. They are basically juggling sticks. If the baton (center stick) is not tapered and has tassels (or other weights) at its end, it can be properly called a "flower stick" (as the tassels will twirl outwards and resemble an open flower when the stick is spun). This term can also refer to hybrid sticks which are both tapered and have weights. Tapered sticks without end weights are known simply as devil sticks. Flower sticks can also be properly called devil sticks, as that is the more general term.
Making Your Own Juggling Sticks
Cut or trim your dowels so that all three are roughly two feet in length (depending on your size and preference). The 'main' stick should be 3-6 inches longer than the 'control' sticks.
Coat all three sticks with your tape in a descending slanted pattern (so that the tape doesn't overlap the turn above it).
Wrap tape around both ends of the 'main' stick, to create weights on the ends of it (not much is needed). This will slow down the rotation of the stick in the air.
Optional: Decorate, if desired.
Try out your new juggling sticks!
Stick Juggling
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