Hideaway Podcast Episode 97 – Leo Bassi, Sixth Generation Clown and Foot Juggler
On today’s episode Josh and Lyndsay talk about new online circus shows from the 7 Fingers and CCIAC as well…
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Echoes from the Center Ring–New Book Looks at the Influence of Rob Torres
I first met Rob Torres in 1998 in my home in Portland Maine. Avner (the Eccentric) Eisenberg had brought Rob…
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AP PHOTOS: Clowns Suffer, Adapt in Peru Due to the Pandemic
Circuses in Peru are built around clowns, providing work for more than 500 of the characters. But the shows have…
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Circus Voices Podcast–Monkey See, Monkey Discuss: Episode 4
Circus Voices, a podcast brought to you by CircusTalk is pleased to present a podcast series titled Monkey See, Monkey Discuss created…
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Bhutisi Initiates Clowns Against Covid-19
Comedian Admire “Bhutisi” Kuzhangaira is coordinating an initiative dubbed “Clowns Against Covid-19” aimed at educating and informing young people living…
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Make the Transition from Circus Artist to Circus Director, Tips from Joel Baker
Joel Baker is a seasoned theater clown whose work has spanned the globe. Known for his unique brand of physical comedy,…
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MOVE IT! Episode 3, Featuring Clowns
In Episode 3: Physical Comedians and Clowns. This week, Parallel Exit aims to bring some levity into our lives. Featuring…
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Circus Voices Podcast–see u down the road Series: Episode 2–Joel Jeske
Circus Voices, a new podcast brought to you by CircusTalk is pleased to present a podcast series called see u down the road with…
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Therapeutic Clowning Course Trains the Next Generation of Healthcare Clowns
American comedian and entertainer Milton Berle said that laughter is the best medicine in the world. For years, the clown’s…
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The Reinvention of Ringling Clown Joel Jeske
“You have a sense of humor, you know what’s funny, but what’s  your  sense of humor?” is how Joel Jeske…
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The Secret Life of Clowns by Jeff Raz: Part Storytelling, Part Curriculum—All Heart
I don’t know if it’s ever been said that a clown is the heart of circus, but it sure rings…
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This Clown Philosopher Lives in a Wonderful, Whimsical World
For clown philosophers like Slava Polunin, happiness is both an art form and a mission statement. Through constant and playful…
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David Larible Denies All Allegations
The arrest of David Larible on November 20th on child molestation charges shook the circus world. The 59-year-old “clown of…
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Down on Clowns Lately? Not After Meeting This Ringling Bros. Clown Turned Entrepreneur
Clowns have gotten a bad rap lately in the news, but this clown turned entrepreneur, startup innovator, and TED talk…
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Mihaly ‘Michu’ Meszaros, ‘Smallest Man’ – Obituary
Mihaly “Michu” Meszaros, who has died aged 76, was a circus performer better known as “Michu, the smallest man in…
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Even Bill Irwin Says Clowns Are Scary
Bill Irwin is friendly, funny, and, at 65, surreally boyish. He’s the sort of guy you could take home to…
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‘I Ran Away With the Circus and Came Back Home With a Wife and Two Kids’
Juggling career and kids can be tricky — but for Karl L’ecuyer, it’s a literal circus because the Montreal native…
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Silent Clown Unplugged: A Sneak Peek at Barry Lubin’s Memoirs
The man behind the beloved Grandma character releases an autobiography today about his influences, his struggles with cancer and…
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Laribling: David Larible Premiers His New Show in Madrid
David Larible presents Laribleando (“Laribling”), his new show, in its world premiere at Teatro Circo Price, Madrid. In a press…
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Eugene Chaplin: Continuing a Circus Legacy
Legendary clown Charlie Chaplin’s son Eugene inherited his father’s love of the circus and founded the first international circus festival…
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