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Handbook For The Magical Party Clown (Paperback)

~ Donald C. Sminkey (Author) "This subject usually brings out the worst in all of us, our company included..." (more)
Key Phrases: puppet routine, clown skits, temple screen, Clown Capers, David Ginn, Kid Stuff (more...)

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Even if you are not interested in clown magic you will enjoy the book -- if for no other reason than to appreciate its thoroughness. A bargain! -- David Goodsell review in MUM magazine

If you are just getting into the business, this book seems to me to be indispensable. If you're an experienced trooper, you may find it even more valuable for you'll know how sound the tips and routines are. Highly recommended. -- Phil Willmarth review in "Linking Ring" magazine.

It is one book that I will not hesitate to recommend to anyone, the layman or the Pro like myself. -- Tiny the Musical Clown

One of the best books on clown magical party work. -- Sid Lorraine

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Here is tremendous amount of practical advice for the clown magician, beginner or professional alike. All aspects of the business are covered -- promotion materials, including flyers, handouts, contracts, publicity photographs, posters, show forms, press release, etc.; super magic and clown routines; logistics -- plans for tables, sound systems, backdrops; warm-up stunts, gags, games and activities; how to routine a show; plans for some super clown props; a special chapter on planning holiday shows; a great annotated bibliography for balloon workers, magicians and clowns.

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Product Details

Paperback: 148 pages
Publisher: Clown Capers; 3rd edition (January 7, 1991)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0967364108
ISBN-13: 978-0967364100
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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puppet routine, clown skits, temple screen, impromptu magic, mouth coil, magic dealers, silent routine, flash pot, party clown, load chamber, force card, clown pants, flash cube, children yell, egg bag, great routine, magic table, balloon animals, entertaining children, birthday child, performing area

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Clown Capers, David Ginn, Kid Stuff, Supreme Magic, The Laugh-Makers, Children Laugh Louder, Radio Shack, Santa Claus, Tarbell Course, Frances Marshall, Don the Clown, Christmas Eve, Rubik's Cube, Charlie's Invisible Message, Dave Hagan, Don Allan's Comedy Egg Can, Camera Bug, Dingbat the Clown, Hippity-Hop Rabbits, North Pole, One Balloon Zoo, Santa's Magic Castle, Traveling Blocks

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3.0 out of 5 stars I expected more, but is a good book., June 15, 2000

By	Enrique G "Kiki" (San Diego, California USA) - See all my reviews

This is a really good book, that focuses mostly on the business side of clowning and putting on shows. It does not teach a lot of tricks but it refers you to books that do. Gives you good ideas of how to conduct business and how to make a good impression on customers. If you want to learn clown magic tricks you should get other books, but if you want to get good clown business advice this is the book.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Very Resourceful, April 27, 2000

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This book gave me alot of insight on things I hadn't really thought about, like the "business" side of things. Great ideas on how to get your clown show organized. Lots of good ideas for show routines. It also was full of resources. Great book! However, I wouldn't say it would be for the beginner. it was a little more advanced than i expected.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Hmmmm., December 12, 2002

By	nickunt (Nottingham, UK) - See all my reviews

I've been a children's entertainer for years now, and have used this book before to help me plan parties and games for the kids, but I didn't buy this latest edition as some of the games, I felt, and I know I don't speak for all of my fellow clowns, were a little difficult to imagine.
"Hide the sausage in the Clown's pocket". It just doesn't work for me.

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