How do I start clowning? Balloon twisting, part 2
Clown Tutorial – balloon twisting, part 2 Welcome back! We’re now at the point where the rubber meets the road (pun intended). And start learning […]
Articles by tom.raymond
The Devil's Brother (1933), also known as Fra Diavolo and Bogus Bandits
Set in Italy in the 1700’s, Stanio and Ollio are failed bandits who unwittingly attempt to rob the ‘king of bandits’, The Devil’s Brother. (Fra […]
Slapstick Encyclopedia
Editorial review of Slapstick Encyclopedia courtesy of Amazon.com A veritable gold mine of rarities and little-known treats, Slapstick Encyclopedia lives up to its title as […]
Warm ups and cool downs at clown performances
Warm ups and cool downs at clown performances – how and why One of the basics about clown performances that often bet overlooked is the […]
The Flying Deuces
The Flying Deuces (1939) starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy The Flying Deuces is possibly the best-known of Laurel and Hardy’s films. This is due to […]
The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case (1930)
The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case (1930) starring Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case is more of a spoof of the haunted house movie, rather […]
One for the Angels – Ed Wynn – Twilight Zone
I’ve been a long-time fan of the original Twilight Zone series – this episode is an excellent example of why. Something that Rod Serling tended […]
The Ultimate Balloon Book
The Ultimate Balloon Book: 46 projects to Blow Up, Bend & Twist, by Shar Levine & Michael Ouchi The Ultimate Balloon Book: 46 Projects is […]
Chickens Come Home (1931)
In the very funny “Chickens Come Home”, Oliver Hardy is running for mayor, with Stan Laurel’s help, until Mae Busch tries to blackmail him!
The Night of the Meek – Art Carney – Twilight Zone
I’ve been a long-time fan of the original Twilight Zone series – this episode is an excellent example of why. Something that Rod Serling tended to […]