This is an excellent book for both beginner and advanced clowns. This book is aimed at clowns and would-be clowns who want to improve their skills. Included are comedy routines as well as instructions on riding a unicycle, juggling, stilt-walking, applying makeup, mime, puppetry, and magic. The advice on employment possibilities is less useful than that on acquiring specific skills. Anyone interested in being a clown or becoming a better one will find this a treasure trove.

Table of Contents

Introduction; The Art of Clowning?; Developing a Unique Clown Character; The Clown Face; The Silent Art of Mime; Physical Comedy; Working with Your Audience; Effective Use of Props; Comedy Magic; Balloon Sculpting; Puppets, Pets and Pals; How to Juggle Funny; Balancing Buffoonery; The Magic of Music; The Art of Stiltwalking; Clowning on One Wheel; Creating Your Own Comedy Act; Funny Business; Jobs for Clowns; Birthday Party Clowning; Being Loved, Being remembered, and Being Booked!; Index.