<P> The International Jugglers' Association, founded in 1947, began as an association for professional vaudeville jugglers, but restrictions for membership were eventually changed, and non-performers were permitted to join and attend the annual conventions . The IJA continues to hold an annual convention each summer and runs a number of other programs dedicated to advance the art of juggling worldwide . </P> <P> World Juggling Day was created as an annual day of recognition for the hobby, with the intent to teach people how to juggle, to promote juggling and to get jugglers together and celebrate . It is held on the Saturday in June closest to the 17th, the founding date of the International Jugglers' Association . </P> <P> Most cities and large towns now have juggling clubs . These are often based within, or connected to, universities and colleges . There are also community circus groups that teach young people and put on shows . The Juggling Edge maintains a searchable database of most juggling clubs . </P> <P> Since the 1980s, a juggling culture has developed . The scene revolves around local clubs and organizations, special events, shows, magazines, web sites, internet forums and, possibly most importantly, juggling conventions . In recent years, there has also been a growing focus on juggling competitions . Juggling today has evolved and branched out to the point where it is synonymous with all prop manipulation . The wide variety of the juggling scene can be seen at any juggling convention . </P>

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