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  • A Real Clown or Not? how to tell if youre a real clown, as told by a real clown
    What do you do when some darling child says, "You're not a real clown!" I recently had this happen when my alter ego, Raynbow D. Clown, was entertaining children at a wedding reception. At the very beginning, a child yelled out, "You're not a real clown, 'cuz I can see your skin!" I had made a mistake applying my makeup, and had left a large patch of skin visible on my neck -- what to do now? I smiled at the youngster, made a childish face and said, "Oh yeah? Well, you're not a real kid! (pause Read More...
  • Magic, Clown Magic, and Magic in Clowning - Whats the Difference?
    In this article, I'd like to make a few short comments about the performance of magic in clowning — where it's appropriate, and where it's not. For instance, it would be out of character for a bumbling clown to suddenly put on a serious demeanor, and with the aid of a beautiful assistant, saw a woman in half, or levitate her, or cause her to mysteriously vanish & reappear. Any of these would be totally out of character for virtually any clown. However, it would be perfectly in character for Read More...
  • Clown Fears - How to Prevent Clowns from being Scary
    No true clown wants to scare a child. However, some children can and do grow up with a Fear Of Clowns-- the clinical name for this is coulraphobia. The question is, how can professional clowns prevent children from being scared? Before even discussing make-up, let's look at some basics. Remember when dealing with children, all adults are "giant-sized" from their perspective. When interacting with children, clowns (or other children's entertainers) need to come to their level physically. Get dow Read More...
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