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Clowns are comical performers, stereotypically characterized by their grotesque appearance: colored wigs, stylistic
makeup, outlandish costumes, unusually large footwear, etc., who entertain spectators by acting in a hilarious fashion. The
types of their acts varies greatly. Although many find clowns to be scary, their intended purpose is to entertain people,
especially young kids.
Peter Berger writes that "It seems plausible that folly and fools, like religion and magic, meet some deeply rooted needs in
human society."For this reason, clowning is often considered an important part of training as a physical performance
discipline, partly because tricky subject matter can be dealt with, but also because it requires a high level of risk and play in
the performer. This has included the training offered by Jacques Lecoq. An example can be found in the Native American
clown societies.
In slang, "being a clown", such as messing things up or blowing an opportunity is generally considered to be a negative thing.
How bout a little history of clowns,. Clowning was developed from a broad tradition and it is difficult to say that it has
developed in as a singular tradition or a few different ones. Examples of historical clown types have been the pantomimus in
ancient Greece, the Lazzi of Commedia dell'Arte, Bouffons, Court Jesters, the French Mime tradition. On top of this there
are many non-European clowning traditions (including clown-like figures in Japanese Kabuki theatre) to consider which may
or may not have influenced what we now think of when we think of a clown.
Whiteface
It is important to note that a whiteface character does not always wear the classic whiteface makeup.[citation needed]
Additionally, a character can wear traditional whiteface makeup and be an auguste.
Classic appearance. Traditionally, the whiteface clown uses "clown white" makeup to cover his or her entire face and neck
with none of the underlying flesh color showing. In the European whiteface makeup, the ears are painted red. Features, in
red and black, are delicate. He or she is traditionally costumed far more extravagantly than the other two clown types,
sometimes wearing the ruffled collar and pointed hat which typify the stereotypical "clown suit".
Character. The whiteface character-type is often serious, all-knowing (even if not particularly smart), bossy and cocky. He is
the ultimate authority figure. He serves the role of "straight-man" and sets up situations that can be turned funny.
Some circus examples include Pipo Sossman, François Fratellini (the Fratellini family), Felix Adler, Paul Jung, Harry Dann,
Chuck Burnes, Albert White, Ernie Burch, Bobby Kaye, Jack and Jackie LeClaire, Joe and Chester Sherman, Keith Crary,
Charlie Bell, Tim Tegge, Kenny Dodd, Frankie Saluto, Tammy Parish, David Konyot (Circus Barum and The Toni Alexis trio),
Jay Stewart and Prince Paul Albert.
Auguste
Character. The auguste character-type is often an anarchist, a joker, or a fool. He is clever and has much lower status than
the whiteface. Classically the whiteface character instructs the auguste character to perform his bidding. The auguste has a
hard time performing the task given which leads to funny situations. Sometimes the auguste plays the role of an anarchist
and purposefully has trouble following the whiteface's directions. Sometimes the auguste is confused or is foolish and is
screwing up less deliberately.
The contra-auguste The contra-auguste plays the role of the mediator between the whiteface character and the auguste
character. He has a lower status than the whiteface but a higher status than the auguste. He aspires to be more like the
whiteface and often mimics everything the whiteface does to try to gain approval. If there is a contra-auguste character, he
often is instructed by the whiteface to correct the auguste when he is doing something wrong.
[edit] Character clown
The character clown adopts an eccentric character of some type, such as a butcher, a baker, a policeman, a housewife or
hobo. Prime examples of this type of clown are the circus tramps Otto Griebling and Emmett Kelly. Red Skelton, Harold
Lloyd, Buster Keaton, and Charlie Chaplin would all fit the definition of a character clown.
The character clown makeup is a comic slant on the standard human face. Their makeup starts with a flesh tone base and
may make use of anything from glasses, mustaches and beards to freckles, warts, big ears or strange haircuts.
[edit] American character clown types
The most prevalent character clown in the American circus is the hobo, tramp or bum clown. There are subtle differences in
the American character clown types. According to American circus expert Hovey Burgess, they are (in order of class):
· The Hobo Migratory and finds work where he travels.
· The Tramp Migratory and does not work where he travels.
· The Bum Non-migratory and non-working.
Emmett Kelly was the preeminent clown of this type. Others include Barry Lubin, Tom Dougherty, Bill Irwin, David Shiner,
Geoff Hoyle, John Gilkey, Peter Shub, Poodles Hanneford, Bluch Landolf, Larry Pisoni, John Lepiarz, Bobo Barnett, Happy
Kellams, Fumagalli, Charlie Cairoli, Bebe, Jojo Lewis, Abe Goldstein, Rhum, David Larible, Scott Linker, Kenny Raskin,
Oleg Popov, Rik Gern, Bello Nock and Ira Seidenstein.[citation needed]
[edit] Native American clowning
Many Native Tribes have a history of clowning. The Canadian Clowning method developed by Richard Pochinko and
furthered by his former apprentice, Sue Morrison, combines European and Native American clowning techniques.
In this tradition, masks are made of clay while the creator's eyes are closed. A mask is made for each direction of the
medicine wheel. During this process, the clown creates a personal mythology which explores his or her personal Experiences
and Innocenses.
[edit] Rodeo clown
A rodeo clown is a cowboy, or animal wrangler, dressed in wild costumes — almost always oversized and consisting of
loose fitting layers of clothing to protect them from, and to distract, rodeo bulls, broncos, etc. The looseness of the layers
allows a rodeo clown to shed portions of their attire in the event of its being snagged—as on an enraged bull's horn.
[edit] Commedia dell'Arte
There are two distinct types of clown characters, which originated in Commedia dell'Arte but which still hold some favor
today, Pierrot and Arlecchino.
Pierrot/Pirouette. Derived from the commedia dell'arte character Pedrolino – the youngest actor of the troupe, deadpan
and downtrodden. Although Pedrolino appeared without mask, Pierrot usually appears in whiteface, typically with very little
other color on the face. Like Arlecchino, Pedrolino's character changed enormously with the rising popularity of pantomime in
the late 19th century, becoming Pierrot. This clown character prefers black and white or other a simple primary color in his or
her costume. (le Pierrot is often female, and has also been called "Pirouette" or "Pierrette". When Bernard Delfont was
made a life peer, he chose "Pierrot and Pierrette" as the heraldic supporters of his coat of arms.).
The tragic Robert Hunter song "Reuben and Cerise" mentions Pirouette twice, in symbolic colors:
...Cerise was dressing as Pirouette in white
when a fatal vision gripped her tight
Cerise beware tonight...
Cerise is Reuben's "true love", but Ruby Claire was a temptress:
...Sweet Ruby Claire at Reuben stared
At Reuben stared
She was dressed as Pirouette in red
and her hair hung gently down...
Both women have names which translate as "red", but Reuben's true love is dressed in pure white. The other, to whom he
played his fateful song, is the "lady in red." This symbolism might imply that Reuben was Pierrot's companion, Arlecchino:
Harlequin, or Arlecchino, is a "motley" clown. In the Commedia, Arlecchino always carries a cane with which to strike the
other performers, although this cane is normally taken from him by the other performers and used against him. This is
believed to be the origin of the slapstick form of comedy. A slapstick (battacio in Italian), is a prop with two flat flexible
wooden pieces mounted in parallel so that the two sticks slap together when the implement is struck, causing a slapping
sound, exaggerating the effect of a comedic blow. Despite the slapstick, Arlecchino is not malicious, but mischievous, the
slapstick being a classic example of carnivalesque phallic imagery (see also the commedia masks' noses). Like a cross
between the characters of Puck and Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Arlecchino is nimble and adept at the
same time as being clumsy and dim, and is normally the 'messenger' character in a comedy — the catalyst for mayhem.
Arlecchino has a female counterpart, Arlecchina, or Rosetta, but more often he is in love with the character of Columbina, a
straightforward and intelligent maid, who is usually given the prologue and epilogue. Arlecchino has other derivatives with
slightly different features: Traccagnino, Bagattino, Tabarrino, Tortellino, Naccherino, Gradelino, Mezzettino, Polpettino,
Nespolino, Bertoldino, Fagiuolino, Trappolino, Zaccagnino, Trivellino, Passerino, Bagolino, Temellino, Fagottino, Fritellino,
Tabacchino, whose names could all be considered funny-sounding names, even to an Italian. Arlecchino's name is probably
derived from "hellech" plus the diminutive suffix "-ino", meaning little devil. In the same way, "Trufflino" is "Little Truffler",
Trivellino is (Arlecchino's) "Little Brother", and so on. The Harlequin often loses much of Arlecchino's character in
pantomime, as he becomes more of a ballet character, to a large extent stripped of dialogue and subversive content.
[edit] Joey, the Auguste and the ringmaster
In clown duos, Clowns often rely on the Joey & Auguste framework, or Manipulator/Victim. The Joey & Auguste Framework
is often used widely in such comic works as Looney Tunes. Simply put, the two clowns, who for whatever reason are
competing for survival, desperately rely on each other; without each other, they live a meaningless, and perhaps even more
perilous adventure. For example, when Sylvester finally catches Tweety Bird (or thinks he does) he becomes so ridden with
guilt that he nearly commits suicide.
The Ringmaster relationship is the addition of an ur-manipulator, or ur-victim to this chemistry. This often takes the form of
a mutual enemy or nemesis. An example of this situation might be as follows:
A husband comes home late, he's drunk, and has a collar covered in lipstick. His wife wants to know where he's
been, and a manipulator-victim relationship occurs. Suddenly their child enters the scene, and the dynamic
changes in an attempt to avoid traumatizing him/her. The child wants to know why there's a strange man in their
bedroom, and the manipulator-victim dymnamic shifts during the next argument. Then it turns out that the child has
constructed this elaborate ruse in order to steal cookies and watch late-night TV without notice, giving him
ur-manipulator status.
This is an example of a ringmaster situation. Clowns in the ringmaster position are often character clowns, where Joey and
Auguste duos are typically made up of a Whiteface Clown and an Auguste.
[edit] Gags, bits and business
"Business" is the individual motions the clown uses, often used to express the clown's character. A "gag" is a very short
piece of clown comedy which when repeated within a bit or routine may become a "running gag". Gags may be loosely
defined as "the jokes clowns play on each other". Bits are the clown's sketches or routines made up of one or more gags
either worked out and timed before going on stage or impromptu bits composed of familiar improvisational material. A gag
may have a beginning, a middle and an end to them, or they may not. Gags can also refer to the prop stunts/tricks or the
stunts that clowns use, such as a squirting flower.
[edit] Menu
Entrées are feature clowning acts lasting 5–10 minutes. They are typically made up of various gags and bits, and usually
use a clowning framework. Entrées almost always end with a blow-off. (The blow-off is the comedic ending of a show
segment, bit, gag, stunt or routine.)
Side dishes are shorter feature acts. Side dishes are essentially shorter versions of the Entrée, typically lasting 1 – 3
minutes. Side dishes are typically made up of various gags and bits, and usually use a clowning framework. Side dishes
almost always end with a blow-off.
[edit] Interludes
Clown Stops or interludes are the brief appearance of clowns while the props and rigging are changed. These are typically
made up of a few gags or several bits. Clown Stops almost always end with a blow-off. Clown stops will always have a
beginning, a middle and an end to them. These are also called reprises or run-ins by many and in today's circus they are an
art form in themselves, originally they were bits of "business" usually parodying the act that had preceded it. If for instance
there had been a wire walker the reprise would involve two chairs with a piece of rope between and the clown trying to
imitate the artiste by trying to walk between them with the resulting falls and cascades bringing laughter from the audience.
Today they are far more complex and in many modern shows the clowning is a thread that links the whole show together.
[edit] Prop stunts
Among the more well-known clown stunts are: squirting flower; the "too-many-clowns-coming-out-of-a-tiny-car" stunt; doing
just about anything with a rubber chicken, tripping over ones own feet (or an air pocket or imaginary blemish in the floor), or
riding any number of ridiculous vehicles or "clown bikes". Individual prop stunts are generally considered to be individual bits.
[n amateur clown
There are lots of amateurs practicing clowning skills and appearance. Improvisation and imitations of famous clowns are
common for amateur clowns. A piece of artistic sense can sometimes be found even in children animators. It is not too
expensive for an amateur clown to lease a costume, and even home makeup (except for the white color) will create an
attractive effect for the spectators.
Private costume parties usually have at least one amateur clown present at the event and, even with a few cheap clown
tricks, there are always plenty of joyful receptions for the character.
Many people find clowns disturbing rather than amusing. It is common for children to be afraid of disguised, exaggerated, or
costumed figures — even Santa Claus. Ute myths feature a cannibalistic clown monster called the Siats.
Clown costumes tend to exaggerate the facial features and some body parts, such as hands and feet and noses. This can
be read as monstrous or deformed as easily as it can be read as comical.
Some have suggested, however, that a fear of clowns may stem from early childhood experience, when infants begin to
process and make sense of facial features. The significant aberrations in a clown's face may frighten a child so much that
they carry this phobia throughout their adult life.[3]
It can also be said one's response to a clown might depend on where it is seen. At a circus or a party, a clown is normal and
may easily be funny. The same clown knocking on one's front door at sunset or sitting in a diner (see picture) is more likely to
generate fear or distress than laughter or amusement. This effect is summed up in a quote often attributed to actor Lon
Chaney, Sr.: "There is nothing funny about a clown in the moonlight." In the Space To Care study aimed at improving
hospital design for children, researchers from the University of Sheffield polled 250 children regarding their opinions on
clowns; all 250 children in the study, whose ages ranged between four and sixteen, reported that they found clowns
frightening and disliked clowns as part of hospital decor.[3][4]
The British arts and music festival Bestival cancelled its planned clown theme in 2006 after many adult ticketholders
contacted the organizers expressing a fear of clowns.[5]
clowns, magicians, jugglers, caricature artists, balloon animal twisters, dj’s or dj, face painters, etc. The Clowns in Houson,
TX are top notch clowns.
Clowns are comical performers, stereotypically characterized by their grotesque appearance: colored wigs, stylistic
makeup, outlandish costumes, unusually large footwear, etc., who entertain spectators by acting in a hilarious fashion. The
types of their acts varies greatly. Although many find clowns to be scary, their intended purpose is to entertain people,
especially young kids.
Peter Berger writes that "It seems plausible that folly and fools, like religion and magic, meet some deeply rooted needs in
human society."For this reason, clowning is often considered an important part of training as a physical performance
discipline, partly because tricky subject matter can be dealt with, but also because it requires a high level of risk and play in
the performer. This has included the training offered by Jacques Lecoq. An example can be found in the Native American
clown societies.
In slang, "being a clown", such as messing things up or blowing an opportunity is generally considered to be a negative thing.
How bout a little history of clowns,. Clowning was developed from a broad tradition and it is difficult to say that it has
developed in as a singular tradition or a few different ones. Examples of historical clown types have been the pantomimus in
ancient Greece, the Lazzi of Commedia dell'Arte, Bouffons, Court Jesters, the French Mime tradition. On top of this there
are many non-European clowning traditions (including clown-like figures in Japanese Kabuki theatre) to consider which may
or may not have influenced what we now think of when we think of a clown.
Whiteface
It is important to note that a whiteface character does not always wear the classic whiteface makeup.[citation needed]
Additionally, a character can wear traditional whiteface makeup and be an auguste.
Classic appearance. Traditionally, the whiteface clown uses "clown white" makeup to cover his or her entire face and neck
with none of the underlying flesh color showing. In the European whiteface makeup, the ears are painted red. Features, in
red and black, are delicate. He or she is traditionally costumed far more extravagantly than the other two clown types,
sometimes wearing the ruffled collar and pointed hat which typify the stereotypical "clown suit".
Character. The whiteface character-type is often serious, all-knowing (even if not particularly smart), bossy and cocky. He is
the ultimate authority figure. He serves the role of "straight-man" and sets up situations that can be turned funny.
Some circus examples include Pipo Sossman, François Fratellini (the Fratellini family), Felix Adler, Paul Jung, Harry Dann,
Chuck Burnes, Albert White, Ernie Burch, Bobby Kaye, Jack and Jackie LeClaire, Joe and Chester Sherman, Keith Crary,
Charlie Bell, Tim Tegge, Kenny Dodd, Frankie Saluto, Tammy Parish, David Konyot (Circus Barum and The Toni Alexis trio),
Jay Stewart and Prince Paul Albert.
Auguste
Character. The auguste character-type is often an anarchist, a joker, or a fool. He is clever and has much lower status than
the whiteface. Classically the whiteface character instructs the auguste character to perform his bidding. The auguste has a
hard time performing the task given which leads to funny situations. Sometimes the auguste plays the role of an anarchist
and purposefully has trouble following the whiteface's directions. Sometimes the auguste is confused or is foolish and is
screwing up less deliberately.
The contra-auguste The contra-auguste plays the role of the mediator between the whiteface character and the auguste
character. He has a lower status than the whiteface but a higher status than the auguste. He aspires to be more like the
whiteface and often mimics everything the whiteface does to try to gain approval. If there is a contra-auguste character, he
often is instructed by the whiteface to correct the auguste when he is doing something wrong.
[edit] Character clown
The character clown adopts an eccentric character of some type, such as a butcher, a baker, a policeman, a housewife or
hobo. Prime examples of this type of clown are the circus tramps Otto Griebling and Emmett Kelly. Red Skelton, Harold
Lloyd, Buster Keaton, and Charlie Chaplin would all fit the definition of a character clown.
The character clown makeup is a comic slant on the standard human face. Their makeup starts with a flesh tone base and
may make use of anything from glasses, mustaches and beards to freckles, warts, big ears or strange haircuts.
[edit] American character clown types
The most prevalent character clown in the American circus is the hobo, tramp or bum clown. There are subtle differences in
the American character clown types. According to American circus expert Hovey Burgess, they are (in order of class):
· The Hobo Migratory and finds work where he travels.
· The Tramp Migratory and does not work where he travels.
· The Bum Non-migratory and non-working.
Emmett Kelly was the preeminent clown of this type. Others include Barry Lubin, Tom Dougherty, Bill Irwin, David Shiner,
Geoff Hoyle, John Gilkey, Peter Shub, Poodles Hanneford, Bluch Landolf, Larry Pisoni, John Lepiarz, Bobo Barnett, Happy
Kellams, Fumagalli, Charlie Cairoli, Bebe, Jojo Lewis, Abe Goldstein, Rhum, David Larible, Scott Linker, Kenny Raskin,
Oleg Popov, Rik Gern, Bello Nock and Ira Seidenstein.[citation needed]
[edit] Native American clowning
Many Native Tribes have a history of clowning. The Canadian Clowning method developed by Richard Pochinko and
furthered by his former apprentice, Sue Morrison, combines European and Native American clowning techniques.
In this tradition, masks are made of clay while the creator's eyes are closed. A mask is made for each direction of the
medicine wheel. During this process, the clown creates a personal mythology which explores his or her personal Experiences
and Innocenses.
[edit] Rodeo clown
A rodeo clown is a cowboy, or animal wrangler, dressed in wild costumes — almost always oversized and consisting of
loose fitting layers of clothing to protect them from, and to distract, rodeo bulls, broncos, etc. The looseness of the layers
allows a rodeo clown to shed portions of their attire in the event of its being snagged—as on an enraged bull's horn.
[edit] Commedia dell'Arte
There are two distinct types of clown characters, which originated in Commedia dell'Arte but which still hold some favor
today, Pierrot and Arlecchino.
Pierrot/Pirouette. Derived from the commedia dell'arte character Pedrolino – the youngest actor of the troupe, deadpan
and downtrodden. Although Pedrolino appeared without mask, Pierrot usually appears in whiteface, typically with very little
other color on the face. Like Arlecchino, Pedrolino's character changed enormously with the rising popularity of pantomime in
the late 19th century, becoming Pierrot. This clown character prefers black and white or other a simple primary color in his or
her costume. (le Pierrot is often female, and has also been called "Pirouette" or "Pierrette". When Bernard Delfont was
made a life peer, he chose "Pierrot and Pierrette" as the heraldic supporters of his coat of arms.).
The tragic Robert Hunter song "Reuben and Cerise" mentions Pirouette twice, in symbolic colors:
...Cerise was dressing as Pirouette in white
when a fatal vision gripped her tight
Cerise beware tonight...
Cerise is Reuben's "true love", but Ruby Claire was a temptress:
...Sweet Ruby Claire at Reuben stared
At Reuben stared
She was dressed as Pirouette in red
and her hair hung gently down...
Both women have names which translate as "red", but Reuben's true love is dressed in pure white. The other, to whom he
played his fateful song, is the "lady in red." This symbolism might imply that Reuben was Pierrot's companion, Arlecchino:
Harlequin, or Arlecchino, is a "motley" clown. In the Commedia, Arlecchino always carries a cane with which to strike the
other performers, although this cane is normally taken from him by the other performers and used against him. This is
believed to be the origin of the slapstick form of comedy. A slapstick (battacio in Italian), is a prop with two flat flexible
wooden pieces mounted in parallel so that the two sticks slap together when the implement is struck, causing a slapping
sound, exaggerating the effect of a comedic blow. Despite the slapstick, Arlecchino is not malicious, but mischievous, the
slapstick being a classic example of carnivalesque phallic imagery (see also the commedia masks' noses). Like a cross
between the characters of Puck and Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Arlecchino is nimble and adept at the
same time as being clumsy and dim, and is normally the 'messenger' character in a comedy — the catalyst for mayhem.
Arlecchino has a female counterpart, Arlecchina, or Rosetta, but more often he is in love with the character of Columbina, a
straightforward and intelligent maid, who is usually given the prologue and epilogue. Arlecchino has other derivatives with
slightly different features: Traccagnino, Bagattino, Tabarrino, Tortellino, Naccherino, Gradelino, Mezzettino, Polpettino,
Nespolino, Bertoldino, Fagiuolino, Trappolino, Zaccagnino, Trivellino, Passerino, Bagolino, Temellino, Fagottino, Fritellino,
Tabacchino, whose names could all be considered funny-sounding names, even to an Italian. Arlecchino's name is probably
derived from "hellech" plus the diminutive suffix "-ino", meaning little devil. In the same way, "Trufflino" is "Little Truffler",
Trivellino is (Arlecchino's) "Little Brother", and so on. The Harlequin often loses much of Arlecchino's character in
pantomime, as he becomes more of a ballet character, to a large extent stripped of dialogue and subversive content.
[edit] Joey, the Auguste and the ringmaster
In clown duos, Clowns often rely on the Joey & Auguste framework, or Manipulator/Victim. The Joey & Auguste Framework
is often used widely in such comic works as Looney Tunes. Simply put, the two clowns, who for whatever reason are
competing for survival, desperately rely on each other; without each other, they live a meaningless, and perhaps even more
perilous adventure. For example, when Sylvester finally catches Tweety Bird (or thinks he does) he becomes so ridden with
guilt that he nearly commits suicide.
The Ringmaster relationship is the addition of an ur-manipulator, or ur-victim to this chemistry. This often takes the form of
a mutual enemy or nemesis. An example of this situation might be as follows:
A husband comes home late, he's drunk, and has a collar covered in lipstick. His wife wants to know where he's
been, and a manipulator-victim relationship occurs. Suddenly their child enters the scene, and the dynamic
changes in an attempt to avoid traumatizing him/her. The child wants to know why there's a strange man in their
bedroom, and the manipulator-victim dymnamic shifts during the next argument. Then it turns out that the child has
constructed this elaborate ruse in order to steal cookies and watch late-night TV without notice, giving him
ur-manipulator status.
This is an example of a ringmaster situation. Clowns in the ringmaster position are often character clowns, where Joey and
Auguste duos are typically made up of a Whiteface Clown and an Auguste.
[edit] Gags, bits and business
"Business" is the individual motions the clown uses, often used to express the clown's character. A "gag" is a very short
piece of clown comedy which when repeated within a bit or routine may become a "running gag". Gags may be loosely
defined as "the jokes clowns play on each other". Bits are the clown's sketches or routines made up of one or more gags
either worked out and timed before going on stage or impromptu bits composed of familiar improvisational material. A gag
may have a beginning, a middle and an end to them, or they may not. Gags can also refer to the prop stunts/tricks or the
stunts that clowns use, such as a squirting flower.
[edit] Menu
Entrées are feature clowning acts lasting 5–10 minutes. They are typically made up of various gags and bits, and usually
use a clowning framework. Entrées almost always end with a blow-off. (The blow-off is the comedic ending of a show
segment, bit, gag, stunt or routine.)
Side dishes are shorter feature acts. Side dishes are essentially shorter versions of the Entrée, typically lasting 1 – 3
minutes. Side dishes are typically made up of various gags and bits, and usually use a clowning framework. Side dishes
almost always end with a blow-off.
[edit] Interludes
Clown Stops or interludes are the brief appearance of clowns while the props and rigging are changed. These are typically
made up of a few gags or several bits. Clown Stops almost always end with a blow-off. Clown stops will always have a
beginning, a middle and an end to them. These are also called reprises or run-ins by many and in today's circus they are an
art form in themselves, originally they were bits of "business" usually parodying the act that had preceded it. If for instance
there had been a wire walker the reprise would involve two chairs with a piece of rope between and the clown trying to
imitate the artiste by trying to walk between them with the resulting falls and cascades bringing laughter from the audience.
Today they are far more complex and in many modern shows the clowning is a thread that links the whole show together.
[edit] Prop stunts
Among the more well-known clown stunts are: squirting flower; the "too-many-clowns-coming-out-of-a-tiny-car" stunt; doing
just about anything with a rubber chicken, tripping over ones own feet (or an air pocket or imaginary blemish in the floor), or
riding any number of ridiculous vehicles or "clown bikes". Individual prop stunts are generally considered to be individual bits.
[n amateur clown
There are lots of amateurs practicing clowning skills and appearance. Improvisation and imitations of famous clowns are
common for amateur clowns. A piece of artistic sense can sometimes be found even in children animators. It is not too
expensive for an amateur clown to lease a costume, and even home makeup (except for the white color) will create an
attractive effect for the spectators.
Private costume parties usually have at least one amateur clown present at the event and, even with a few cheap clown
tricks, there are always plenty of joyful receptions for the character.
Many people find clowns disturbing rather than amusing. It is common for children to be afraid of disguised, exaggerated, or
costumed figures — even Santa Claus. Ute myths feature a cannibalistic clown monster called the Siats.
Clown costumes tend to exaggerate the facial features and some body parts, such as hands and feet and noses. This can
be read as monstrous or deformed as easily as it can be read as comical.
Some have suggested, however, that a fear of clowns may stem from early childhood experience, when infants begin to
process and make sense of facial features. The significant aberrations in a clown's face may frighten a child so much that
they carry this phobia throughout their adult life.[3]
It can also be said one's response to a clown might depend on where it is seen. At a circus or a party, a clown is normal and
may easily be funny. The same clown knocking on one's front door at sunset or sitting in a diner (see picture) is more likely to
generate fear or distress than laughter or amusement. This effect is summed up in a quote often attributed to actor Lon
Chaney, Sr.: "There is nothing funny about a clown in the moonlight." In the Space To Care study aimed at improving
hospital design for children, researchers from the University of Sheffield polled 250 children regarding their opinions on
clowns; all 250 children in the study, whose ages ranged between four and sixteen, reported that they found clowns
frightening and disliked clowns as part of hospital decor.[3][4]
The British arts and music festival Bestival cancelled its planned clown theme in 2006 after many adult ticketholders
contacted the organizers expressing a fear of clowns.[5]
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Balloon ArtistHouston, Houston Balloon Artists, Houston Balloon Artist. But first let me tell you about Jody who started Houston Big Time Events.com.Bio. for Houston Artist Jody Brownd Houston Caricatures Jody Brownd has been drawing caricaturesin Houston,
Texas for 23 years. Jody keeps very busy drawing the masses. Jody and Deby have 4 awesome children who also are very talented in art. Jody teaches art classes, writes instructional books on how to draw, and is dedicated to he eradication of "drawing
illiteracy" inAmerica!Jody got his start in caricatures with asummer job at Astro World to help work his way through art school. Jody graduated from the Art nstitute of Houston in 1985 with a Degree inGraphic Design. In 1987 he joinedthe Army Reserves and
served as anIllustrator (81E). Jody was able to use histalents by drawing funny pictures of the Lieutenant! Since then, he has worked at the Citizen Newspaper in the late 80's and at the Green Sheet as an illustrator in the early 90's, all the while
drawingcaricatures part-time. But then, Jody's dream of drawing caricatures as a career materialized in 1993. With the help of veteran caricature artist Dan Dunn, Jody rocketed to success as a caricaturist.Caricatures by Jody thanks the artists and agents who
have worked with Jody down through the years for their help and encouragement. Below are a list of these professionals.Caricature artists in Houston, TX love to draw at parties and are available to serve you!!! We would love to help you contact any of these
Houston caricature artists. Houston artist Nick Polydoros is one of the most well respected caricature artists in Houston, Texas. Artist Martin Tremblay has made his mark on the Houston, Texas party scene. Artist Mac Garcia has swept Houston, Texas by storm,
drawing at parties all over the Houston area. Another all time great caricature artist in the Houston area, is the famous Dan Dunn. Dan Dunn now performs all over the world doing his "Paint Jam Show". William Chislum is also a very talented Artist in Houston
Texas. And let us not forget the fabulou Cris Faye available for parties in Houston Texas. My good friend Eve Myles is the finest Houston, Texas caricature artist and portrait artist. The legendary Texas Tim is also one of Houston Texas caricature artist that has
drawn more caricatures at parties in Houston Texas than you can shake a stick at. These superior caricature artists in Houston, Texas are the best in the country and I am very proud to know them and I am honored to draw caricatures all over the city at events
with them.It is intended that this Web site would be the premiere "Caricature Artist Houston Texas" site. Our second intention is to assist our clients in all their Houston, Texas Party Planning by giving them a comprehensive user friendly web site that helps our
visitors to become aware of the wide variety of family friendly entertainers available for your party. All the entertainers that you will find on this site
are the finest clowns, jugglers, magicians, musicians, photographers, face painters, pony rides, etc. As well as parties and events, we also are dedicated to superb Gift Caricatures and Portraits. Our Gift Caricatures in Houston, Texas, make unique gifts because
of their personalized touch.Jody is also dedicated to art education, specifically the art of drawing. Check out Jody's Blog, all about art. Houston Texas has the topcaricature artists in these United States of America. Jody is very honored to be among these ine
and talented artists. If you would like to book a Houston caricature artist we would be delighted to make them a part of your event. We have been doing this for a long time and we would like to make some simple suggestions that could help in making caricatures
a big hit at your event. First, place the artist or artists in an area where the action of the party is (not next to the loud speakers). Second, if there are multiple artists, it is wise to place them together if at all possible. The group setting adds to the fun atmosphere.
Third, have fun with caricatures!!!We also have some of the best Clowns in Houston Texas. We
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