How do I start clowning? clown makeup, part 1
Clown Tutorial – creating your clown face – clown makeup introduction There are many things to be said about clown makeup – however, there is […]
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How do I start clowning? clown costume, part 3
Clowning Tutorial – creating your clown costume When it comes time to make your own clown costumeâa few things to remember.First, you’re going to be […]
Clown Costume part 2 – part of the clowning tutorial
Let’s talk about some of the specifics of your clown costume. Keep in mind a few basic guidelines: Colorful – you want to be seen […]
Clown Magic
Clown Magic, by David Ginn Clown Magic, written by David Ginn, is an interesting book in several ways. First, it should be noted that David […]
Babe: the Life of Oliver Hardy
Book review of Babe: the Life of Oliver Hardy Editorial review of Babe: the Life of Oliver Hardy In this affectionate biography, John McCabe traces […]
The Rule of Three in comedy
The Rule of Three in comedy, by Tom Raymond Have you seen a comedian, or comedy troupe, repeat a bit over, and over, and over, […]
National Clown Week Proclamation
Presidential proclamation of National Clown Week – by Richard M. Nixon? Yes, actually – starting August 1st National Clown Week By the President of the […]
Charlie Chaplin Films
Charlie Chaplin was one of the early innovators in the film industry in the early 20th century and was both creative and a perfectionist. As such, […]
Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi
Product description of Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi by Charles Dickens, Joseph Grimaldi Joseph Grimaldi (1778 – 1837), one of the greatest English clowns and pantomimes […]
Joseph Grimaldi – the healing power of humor
An example of the healing power of humor from the life of Joseph Grimaldi “In the July of this year a very extraordinary circumstance occurred […]