What is an interesting fact about clowns?

1 – The word clown is believed to come from the Icelandic word klunni, meaning a clumsy person. 2 – The earliest record of the word clown dates from around 1560. 3 – Clowns are nicknamed Joeys after the early 19th century pantomime star Joseph Grimaldi.

What does a professional clown do?

A clown performs before an audience and uses comedy, slapstick and other types of physical humour to make people laugh. A clown is typically dressed in a colourful costume and distinctive makeup, and will wear outlandish wigs and exaggerated footwear.

What is clown code?

I will conduct myself as a gentleman/lady, never interfering with other acts, events, spectators, or individuals. I will not become involved in or tolerate sexual harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any protected status.

How much do professional clowns make?

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $56,000 and as low as $34,000, the majority of Clown salaries currently range between $41,000 (25th percentile) to $48,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $55,000 annually across the United States.

What makes a clown a clown?

A clown is a person who wears a unique makeup-face and flamboyant costume, performing comedy in a state of open-mindedness (by reversing folkway-norms) all while using physical comedy.

How do you become a professional clown?

There are no formal academic qualifications to becoming a clown, although a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts or in Visual and Performing Arts can be useful. Both degrees teach the skills necessary to conduct a public performance.

What are some clown tricks?

Here are a few tricks that are easy to do, and will make your kids think you’re the coolest clown around.

• Magic Rope to Silk Trick.
• Traffic Light Beads.
• Dime and Penny Trick.

How can I be a good clown?

Want to be a clown? Here are some tips.

1. Be yourself.
2. Don’t try and be funny.
3. Embrace your mistakes.
4. Have at least one talent – whether that’s stilt-walking or tumbling or simply a great facial expression.
5. Know that clowning is unique.
6. Remember – it’s not about your skill.
7. Want to be a clown.