Clowns

I wish I'd said that!

Learn from the experts: Dan Wolfe and Sammy Smith

Are you reading "Funny Paper" yet? You should be!

Why are you clowning? Have you forgotten? If so, you need to read "The Clown Star: Five Points to Guide You Toward Continual Progress" by David Bartlett.

Don't miss out on your chance to take advantage of the many clown conventions taking place this fall and winter.

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What do you do if you're heckled, harrassed, or physically assaulted? Planning for these situations will enable you to keep control. Clowning, it turns out, isn't always fun and games.

Props are one of the easiest ways to help you connect with audiences. With them, you can easily bring a smile to someone's face -- and often through just your use of a unique visual. For instance, if you carry a picture of a cow full of holes, your audience will ...

If you're going to clown for profit, don't do it in a vaccuum. Decide where you want to clown, how much you want to get paid, and how much time you're willing to invest.

Not every clown incorporates loud laughs, zany costumes, and side-splitting gags to touch their audience. Caring clowns are just as effective being quiet, unassuming, and interacting one on one.