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 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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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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