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It is said that man is the only animal that laughs. Clowns down through the ages have given the world something to laugh at - and someone to laugh with!
You might think we're just clowning around - but whether you like to make people laugh or just like to laugh, allaboutclowns.com will help you...
- Discover the history of clowns
- Learn how to become a clown
- Find costumes and make-up ideas and information
- Locate an "alley" in your area
- Discover what an "alley" is!
...or simply revisit a joyful experience from your past by reading about your favorite famous clown.
We hope to bring a smile to your face, and a little happiness to your life as you browse through our site. Enjoy!
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| The Art of Clowning What is the art of clowning? |
| Clown Alley Today, a Clown Alley is simply an organized group of clowns. But the term used to mean much more... |
| Clown Alleys Find a local, national or international clown alley. troupe or organization - or add your clown alley here. |
| Clown Books Although there are an unlimited number of books about clowns, our favorite picks are jam-packed with the best information. Here are our choices for some favorite clown books. |
| Clown Costumes From historical to modern-day, clown costumes are fun and inventive! |
| History of Clowns Today's clowns are a far cry from the buffoonery and satire throughout history. See how clowning has evolved through the ages. |
| Clown Make-Up The basic clown types require different make-up styles but the same make-up can be used! |
| Clown Movies Famous clown movies can be found throughout the history of the moving pictures. Some are happy movies, but far too many are frightening. |
| Clown Music Clown music has always been important in clown skits, especially when clowns are using pantomime. |
| Clown Parade I love a clown parade! |
| Clown Prayer An anonymous poem, dubbed the |
| Clown Skits Skits, gags, magic & acrobatics are just a few of the many ways you'll be entertained whenever you're around clowns. |
| Skit Props Clowns use many different types of skit props and equipment from simple balloons and juggling balls to complex contraptions! |
| Clowns on Stilts Clowns on stilts have always amazed us - especially litlle children. |
| Types of Clowns Classic clown types include Whiteface, Auguste, & Hobo or Tramp. Add to that the Character Clown and the possiblities for entertainment are endless! |
| International Clown Week International Clown Week |
| Circus Clowning What would a circus be without clowns? Who would make you laugh? |
| Clown Commandments Clowns take funny business very seriously! Here are the eight clown commandments. |
| Coulrophobia Coulrophobia is an extreme fear of clowns and is more common than you might think. |
| A Clown Leaves Happiness "A clown leaves happiness where he goes..." is what Richard Nixon said as he proclaimed the first week in August "National Clown Week." |
| Pantomime The spoken word is the chief form of communication between an actor and his audience, but a clown must rely mainly on pantomime, which is acting without words. |
| Pantomime History Pantomime History: The term pantomime is closely associated with the general ability to communicate beyond the barriers of language or class. |
| Pirates Can pirates be clowns? Let's look at the evidence... |
| Shakespeare's Clowns Clowns in Shakespeare's writings were "fools" or "jesters." They were witty and bold, delivering their low comedy through satire. |
| Blog About Clowns Blog About Clowns keepts you up-to-date with all the additions and changes to allaboutclowns.com website. |
| Kentucky Clown Derby The Kentucky Clown Derby is an annual event where clowns of all shapes & sizes come together to teach, learn, and share their love for the art of clowning. Here are highlights from 2009. |
| Clown Events Clowning events are everywhere! Here's what's coming up... |
| Clown Gifts Choose from our selection of clown gifts for your favorite clown. |
| Clown School Do I have to go to clown school to be a clown? |
| Clown Skits and More Looking for clown skits and more? Here's a treasure trove of acts and other information on clowning. |
| Clown Favorites Looking for more on the art of clowning? Here are some of our favorites: |
| Ecards Send free ecards... |
| Free Skit of the Month Looking for a free skit? Here's the skit of the month - FREE! |
| Favorite Clown Who is your favorite clown? Share your own clown pictures and experiences here. |
| Clowns in the News Read news for and about clowns all around the world - leaving happiness where they go. |
| Puzzle Have some puzzle fun at All About Clowns |
| Pencil Puzzles Looking for a quick party idea? Try these clown pencil puzzles - print out immediately! |
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| About Us A little information about us clowns: Kevin Andrews and Dee Dee Lively-Andrews |
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