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Circus Magic Entertainers Convention for Clowns, Magicians, and other Variety Artists

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Many of you will be familiar with Circus Magic, a clown convention, but so much more than that. While Circus Magic is a clown convention, we offer training to all family entertainers. Unlike many clown conventions, we seek to offer training in all the variety arts. So, we're a clown convention, magic convention, story teller convention, and more.

This website is a free tool to help you learn to become a better performer by taking advantage of the Web—with online information and services we think Circus Magic will become the world's #1 site for family entertainers.

  • Free, audience tested routines from world-class entertainers.
  • Free E-Zine with new and information you can use.
  • Great "How to" articles to help you become a better performer.
  • Cool links to other fun and helpful sites on the web.
  • Information about the Circus Magic clown convention.
Whether a beginner or seasoned professional, you'll find something here to help you. And if you have some ideas you would like to see added, let us know! Our goal is to help you.

Latest News from Circus Magic

Clowning Around… the World in 2008, Feb. 21-24

This year's theme is "Clowning Around... the World with Circus Magic." You'll learn from exciting entertainers from all around the world, all without leaving the comfort of our hotel in historic Williamsburg, Virginia.

We have gathered speakers from England, Greece, Canada, Columbia, Puerto Rico, Japan, and of course, the United States. Plan to join for this exciting three day convention, you'll experience the best in fun, friendship, and learning. Mark you calendar now for February 21-24, 2008. Click here for more information!

Latest Article

Mar 142008

COAI National Convention in Virginia?

written by: Sandra Winstead

Sandra Winstead

Two Virginia Clown Conventions?

Wow! What an opportunity... We enjoyed a great Circus Magic convention at the end of February and now we're getting ready for the 2008 COAI National Convention! That's right, you can Race into Richmond with us April 15 - 20, 2008.

We have an amazing amount of classes and events scheduled for this week that you don't want to miss. Please check our website at http://www.clownalley3.com/Convention.html. We have Chief Red Hawk who most of you who have attended Circus Magic know as an awesome Native American storyteller...

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In the News and Around the World

May 022008

Clowns of the West Video

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Now you get a glimpse into my strange sense of humor. I recently came across this video entitled Clowns of the West. This is a parody of every History Channel special you have ever seen.

Enjoy, and let me know what you think in the comments.

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Mar 172008

She NOSE It Works

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With so many articles putting forth the idea that children are afraid of clowns, here comes a bit of positive news.

In a story posted over at NationalPost.com, Mary Vallis begins, "Popular culture has it that children are scared of clowns, but the mood at Sick Kids suggests the opposite: As one patient's mother says, 'He loves the clowns, especially Mary Sunshine. He loves her the best'"

It is great to see some positive press since I believe the experience of most entertainers is that children love clowns. The doctors seem to agree. Consider the following Read the rest of the article here.

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Mar 142008

Algonquin clown reborn as ‘Lazy Bonz’

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We have been covering the story of Klutzo the clown in previous editions of the newsletter. You can read the previous entry about what happened when a not so nice guy was parading around as a clown and got caught by the police here and here. Well, Klutzo has been born as ‘Lazy Bonz’ the clown. “The new name was the winner in a contest held by the Algonquin Lions Club, in conjunction with Rosen Hyundai of Algonquin.”

According to the article, “Jerry Kautz, the man behind both Klutzo and “Lazy Bonz,” is hard at work establishing

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Tip of the Day

Divided Box for Makup or Parts

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A box with dividers is perfect for carrying small items with you. Boxes designed for fishing tackle are on example of a box with dividers. You can use these boxes for carrying small props, and other items you want to protect.

I have a Tupperware box with dividers that is perfect for carrying makeup. The lid seals tightly and the box is waterproof. Let your imagination be your guide.

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