Creative Clowning

Creative Clowning

The Fourth Edition has full-color photos and drawings throughout. Known as the “Bible of Clowning” by professional family entertainers, this fun-filled book goes beyond merely explaining how to perform the physical skills, it teaches the reader how to use these skills creatively to become funny and entertaining. Drawing from the combined experience and talents of eight professional entertainers and respected authors, this book provides step-by-step instructions on everything from juggling to makeup, and being funny, to setting up and operating a home-based entertainment business.<br /><br />Includes information on comedy magic, stiltwalking and unicycling, balloon sculpting, funny juggling, fun with puppets, silly music, balancing buffoonery, mine and physical comedy, makeup and wardrobe, developing a lovable character, controlling an audience, creative use of props, how to create funny routines and gags, how to be a good comedian, and how to make a successful living as a children’s entertainer.<br /><br /><br />“More than balloon tying and makeup tips, this tutorial teaches the practical and business aspects of the clowning profession...The eight authors, all experts in the field, explain the how-to’s of juggling, puppetry, slapstick, magic, joke telling and stiltwalking. Even for those not aspiring to clown stardom or planning to set up their own entertainment business, this volume can be useful as a source for planning a party or special school event.”<br />—Booklist, American Library Association<br /><br />“The strengths of the book lie in the detailed, comprehensive coverage of the topic, the inclusion of many ideas and examples, and the emphasis on in-depth understanding of the process involved in creation of character and comic routine.”<br />—School Library Journal<br /><br />“It’s an excellent book, for both beginner and advanced clown. I have recommended it to my local clown groups and my beginning class at Purdue.”<br />—Janet Tucker, President, World Clown Association<br /><br />“An excellent study guide...Detailed rich in ideas and illustrations, this book includes hundreds of things you can do to entertain an audience.”<br />—Juggler’s World magazine<br /><br />“An excellent reference...outstanding book and I would rate it as a five red clown nose book.”<br />—Lee Mullally, Education Director, World Clown Association<br /><br />