Looking to hire a clown?
Clowning is a form of entertainment that has appeared in some manner in virtually every culture, including the Bushmen in Africa. In Europe, until as late as the 19th century the clown was a typical everyday character, and often appeared in carnivals. The performance is symbolic of liminality - being outside the rules of regular society the clown is able to subvert the normal order, and this basic premise is contemporarily used by many activists to point out social absurdity. In modern days clowns are known for appearing in circuses and parades. Every year in New York City at the Macy’s Day Parade you can observe hundreds of clowns utilizing their slapstick antics and amaze onlookers with their feats of magic. Clowns are very popular among birthday Moms who are looking to hire a clown for their child’s birthday party. Here is where a clown is very popular as he or she will provide not only clowning but magic, puppets, face painting and balloon sculptures. Balloon animals are always a favorite amongst young children. There are different types of clowns that wear different types of makeup and wigs. A professional clown will know how to wear make up as to not scare the smaller children at a party. Some clowns have even attended Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Circus Clown College where they learn clowning skills such as juggling, stilt walking, and plate spinning. There are even some clowns who utilize rap music in their clown act. When you are looking to hire a clown who performs at a child’s birthday parties or one who will be shot out of a cannon, you have come to the right place.