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 […]
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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 […]
Joseph Grimaldi, father of modern clowning
Joseph Grimaldi (December 18, 1778 – May 31, 1837) Inducted into the 1990 Clown Hall of Fame, Joseph Grimaldi was one of the greatest English […]
Best Foot Forward
Best Foot Forward (1943), starring Lucille Ball, Harry James Best Foot Forward is a fun musical, that frequently had me asking, “When is Lucy coming back […]