Also called: Variety Performer, Object Manipulator
Performs juggling routines at festivals, corporate events, cruise ships, and variety shows.
A juggler practices tricks with clubs, knives, or fire, writes comedy patter, and performs at a Renaissance faire or company party.
Approximate. Novelty performers are usually self-employed and paid per show or contract; income ranges from side-gig money to six figures for headliners.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Self-taught through practice; juggling clubs and festivals.
Ways in: Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Theater, Circus Arts.
Growing slowly. Small niche.
Low risk for 10 years. Live juggling for festivals and events stays human entertainment.
Classes: Physical education, Physics, Theater, Music.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2099.
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