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      This is a very long page. Why have I put all of these art forms on one huge page? Because the same conventions, and suppliers cover all of these art forms. You may wish to use the links listed below to help you get around this page.
     You will find a large list of conventions and suppliers on this page. Conventions are a great place to get training from someone that really knows what they're doing, and is more then willing to share their knowledge and experience with you. Please understand that this is only a sampling of the conventions and suppliers that are on the East coast. Contact your local clown or magic club to get more information about what is going on in your area.
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  Clown, Web Ring List. 
  Take me to All about Clowning, and publications 
  Take me to the list of Clown Conventions 
  Take me to the list of Clown Suppliers. 
  Take me to the list of Puppetry and Ventriloquist Information, Clubs and Supplies. 
  Take me to the list of Balloon Suppliers and Balloon sculpture links. 
  Theatre Idea, New Circus & Jugglers, Web Ring List. 
  Take me to the beginning of the information on Juggling. 
  Take me to the beginning of the information on Children's Theatre. 
  Take me to the list of Toy and Novelty Suppliers.
 
This is the beginning of the Clowning information
 
About Christian Clowning and other types of Clowning. 
    
Clowning is the only form of acting, that I know of, in which there is almost no difference between how Christian performers and secular performers act in public. Both kinds of Clowns are some of the most big hearted, truly nice people on the planet. I would guess that better than 25% of all real clowns are Christians. The general rules of clown conduct require you to be an exceptionally nice person, clean and polite. You just do not see nasty, real clowns. Very few clowns smoke, and none smoke while clowning. To find your local clown club try: 1. looking in the phone book for clowns, or look under magicians (If you can find a magician, he can tell you where to find the clowns.) 2. Check with your local theater arts supplier, or party supplies company. 
    
If you have any interest in Clowning at all, I highly recommend going to a clown convention. Clowns are very willing to share anything they know. They love to have GOOD CLEAN FUN, and you have not lived until you have seen a hotel that has been overrun with three or four hundred clowns! Go expecting to have a good time! You do not have to be an experienced clown. You do not need to have a costume. In fact most of the people that go to clown conventions never put on their costumes. There are classes and people that you can talk to about every part of clowning, including: makeup, puppets, face painting, skits, costumes, ventriloquism, magic, balloons, and much more! Conventions are also a great place to buy all kinds of clown stuff, there are lots of clown stuff vendors. Below are listed a few of the conventions that are held on the east coast. There are so many conventions that I can't list them all. They are all over the country. To find out about clown conventions in your area contact your local clown club. I can tell you that even the worst convention that I have been to was very good, and the best was outstanding!!! If at all possible, you want to stay in the same hotel with the convention. Register and make your reservations as soon as you find out about a convention, because they fill up fast! 
Publications

    The Cross and the Clown (Brand new mag.) P.O. Box 8, Madison, Ga. 30650. Phone 1-706-557-9821. On the Internet at: www.clowning4christ.com. With Staff writers like : Tony Jones, J.T. (Bubba) Sikes, Duane Laflin, and many more!!! This is a great Magazine that is full of good info and years of experience!!
 
Clown Conventions
 
 

120 Jamestown Crescent 
Norfolk, Virginia 23508-1235 Phone: (804) 423-7503 
Circus Magic Productions does several clown conventions a year. They have "Circus Magic"held February in the Williamsburg, Va. area, They also have an Arts In Ministry Convention and others. See their web page for details. All of these conventions are loaded with Christian stuff. I can easily recommend anything these people do.  +++ Outstanding Conventions +++. 

The Funhouse Big 3 Convention 
(Held in July) 
Holiday Inn-Timonium Plaza, Timonium, Maryland 
contact: Lou Walstons Funhouse Magic shop 
6816 Eastern Ave. 
Baltimore, MD 21224 
phone: (410) 633-6240 

Mid-Atlantic Clown Association's Annual Convention 
(November 8-12th, 2000) 
This convention will be held at the Wyndham Hotel, Mt. Laurel N.J.  
Contact Sandi Smith at (856) 866-2493 or E-mail: dottheclown@hotmail.com 

Clownfest in Seaside Heights, New Jersey 
(This is a very big convention held on the third weekend in September) 
National Clown Arts Project, Inc., 240 swimming River Road 
Colts Neck, New Jersey 07722-1528 
for info call: (908)741-4459 fax (908)747-3841 
ACCOMMODATIONS 
Aztec Motel, 901 Boardwalk, Seaside Heights, NJ. 08751, phone (908) 793-3000 

"Jesus is the Answer" Convention 
Sponsored by Cheer leaders for Christ, Inc., held in June 
% Sacred Heart Institute, 585 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 1A,  
West Caldwell, N.J. 07006 
Contact: J. Jahn, 30 Seminole Ave., Dumont, NJ 07628-2116 
phone: 1-800-893-5402 or 1-201-385-9115 

Colonial Clown Convention 
New Bern N.C. held in the end of May 
contact Gary Shelton or Dick Young at : 
404 Grenville Avenue 
New Bern, N.C. 28560 
phone (919) 638-9110 

TNT for Jesus
A Christian Clown Retreat
August 21-25, 2002
Georgia Baptist Convention Center, Toccoa, Georgia
Call: 1-800-472-5696, Web site: www.clowning4christ.com

ClownJam & KidsJam
July 15th-18th, 2004
Branson, MO.
Call Albert at: 1-386-698-4316, Enjoy a Clown Convention for all and a Great Family Vacation spot with lots to do! Check us out on the Web: http://www.clownjam.com. Hey come on kids and join us for KidsJam 2004! go check out our pictures for kidsJam and see what fun we do have!
 
This is the beginning of the Clown Suppliers information
 
 

The Clown Car Auto Mall

Click here to enter That’s right, you’ve all been looking for it! Transportation for the distinctive traveler! A selection of the most unique vehicles on the planet. And we promise, more to come! If you’re looking for some new wheels and you want to be the talk of the neighborhood, this is the place to look!

Graham Cracker & J.A.M. Productions  
c/o Gary & Ann Gramlick  
4245 60th Court  
Vero Beach, FL 32967  
In addition to speaking and performing at: Concert, Conventions, School, Churches, Seminars available in Children's Ministry, Clowning, Puppetry, Magic, Curriculum. They sell a wide variety of clowning related supplies.   

Spear Shoes 
12 Orlando Street  
Springfield, Ma. 01108-2412  
The makers of top quality professional clown shoes. You know, the BIG shoes.  
Phone 1-413-739-5693 or evenings 1-413-732-7184   

The Clown-so-Port Shoe Company
The Foot-So-Port Shoe Company
405 Forest St.
P.O.Box 247
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066, Phone (414) 567-4416, or Fax (414) 567-5323

Peachey Keene Props
Box 159
Beallsville, Pa. 15313
The makers of outstanding Clown props. They also have clown conventions.
Phone 1-724-632-5447, web site: Peachey Keene Props or E-mail: peacheyk@bentcom.net

Clown Supplies, Inc. 
Rte. 101 Ste C-7
Brentwood, NH, 03833
Phone, or fax (603) 679-3311 , E-mail: cheezo@clownsupplies.com  
They also have a shopping cart, and a Web Catalog with all kinds of  
clown supplies. 
 

Randy Christensen
c/o W.A.G.
3821 Abbott Drive
Willmar MN. 56201
Phone (320) 235-2529, He has some excellent gospel clown material.

The Pricilla Mooseburger Home Page  
This is where you find Pricilla Mooseburger Originals  
Box 700  
Maple Lake, MN. 55358  
Phone (612) 963-6277, also (800) 973-6277, truly professional and beautiful Clown Costumes, also has conventions.   

Bubba's Clown Supplies, Inc.  
P.O. Box 2939  
Orange Park, Fl. 32067-2939  
Phone: (904) 272-5878, All kinds of clown supplies, magic, and great back ground music. Also clown video tapes. No joke Bubba is not only a great clown supplier, but is also a great comedian, and clown. Hirer him!  
SPECIAL NOTE: Albert the Stickerman is retiring and has sold his business to Bubba.   

LaRock's  
3847 Rosehaven Dr.  
Charlotte, N.C. 28205  
Phone 1-800-473-3425, Clown supplies, and magic   

Cherri-Oats and Company  
P.O. Box 367  
Destrehan, La. 70047  
Phone: (504) 764-0080, Wigs, stickers, and accessories.   

Mama Clown                                           Face Paints and Clown Supplies  
Silly Farm Products  
2117 Hollywood Blvd.  
Hollywood, FL. 33020  
phone (954) 923-6013, fax: (954) 923-4816  
E-mail at mamaclown2@aol.com   

Costumes by Betty 
P.O. Box 8
Madison, GA. 30650
Phone: 1-706-557-9821, Great clown costumes.

Clown Antics
38510 Warren Road
Westland, Michigan 48185-1934
(734) 454-6625
sells: face paints, makeup, balloons, magic, juggling supplies (even unicycles), noses, books, wigs, sound systems and a lot more.

Tom King (National Clown Registry for C.O.A.I.)  
704 Bona Vista Pl.  
Charleston, WV. 25311  
Phone: (304) 342-6408  
Lake Wood Clown and Magic Shop, Washington State
 
 
This is the beginning of the Puppetry and Ventriloquism Information
 

 
 

Fellowship of Christian Puppeteers 

For a puppet magizine called Son World Gazette contact: 
The Son Shine Puppet Company, P.O. Box 6203, Rockford, Illinois 61125
 
 
Puppetry and Ventriloquism Conventions
 

 
 

Vent Haven International Ventriloquists' ConVENTion

1424 Cascade Drive

Grove City, OH 43123 Phone- 614-551-4587

Mark Wade-Executive Director

For 2011, The Vent Haven International Ventriloquists' ConVENTion, July 13-16 at the Drawbridge Hotel in Ft. Mitchell, KY. This is the 35th. year for the ConVENTion. The convention is at largest and oldest vent convention in existance.

 

 

Virginia Festival of Puppet Ministry and Creative Arts
August 20-21, 2004
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Contact Jason Wiedel. This two day event features some of the finest instructors and performers in the area of puppet and creative ministries. Classes include Basic Puppetry, Advanced Puppetry, Drama, Gospel Magic, Puppet Making, Sign Language, Dance, Ballooning, Ventriloquism, and lots more.
More information at www.rainbowpuppets.com/festival


One Way Street, Inc.
Box 5077
Englewood, Co. 80155-5077
Phone 1-800-569-4537, Contact One Way Street for information on the training programs they offer in Vent and puppetry.

International Festival of Christian Puppetry and Ventriloquism
(Held in Aug) 
Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee, Ill. 
This is also put on by 
One way Street, P.O. Box 5077 Englewood, Co. 80155-5077 
(303) 799-6751 or Fax (303) 790- 2159
 
 
Puppetry, and Ventriloquism Suppliers:
 

 
 

Mark Wade-Ventriloquist

Considered to be the #1 Children's Ventriloquist in the US

1424 Cascade Drive

Grove City, OH 43123

Phone_ 614-551-8842

website: kidshowvent.com

email: markwade@kidshowvent.com

He has produce DVD's, vent carrying cases, CD's, books, and much more. My book "Kidshow Ventriloquism" is used in 26 countries as THE textbook on the subject.

I also offer a mentoring program for kidshow vents and other performers.

Dave Risley.com
P.O. Box 15526 
Wilmington, N.C. 28408 
Phone (800) 243-8669, His site is designed to provide teaching materials and props for puppeteers, clowns, and magicians. With 20 years and over 10,000 shows of experience, Dave can provide great resources of materials, products and ideas. 

Kingdom Karactors
P.O.Box 1670 
Hinesville, GA. 31310 
Phone (912) 369-5122, Great puppets, and by taking this link you can customize your puppets and still buy them at discounted prices. 

Prince Puppets 
4819King Road 
Allison Park, Pa. 15101 
Phone: 1-724-443-0932, Not only do they have great puppets, but this is a terrific team of youth ministers and performers. Hirer these people! and buy their stuff!

Maher Studios 
Box 420 
Littleton, Co. 80160 
Phone (303) 798-6830, Considered the best supplier of Ventriloquist materials in the world. They make wood , latex and soft puppets. They have a very good Vent. correspondence course in both book and tape formats. For Vent & puppets supplies order this catalog first. Also has excellent newsletter, and is excellent contact for Membership to North American Assoc. of Ventriloquists. 

One Way Street, Inc.
Box 5077
Englewood, Co. 80155-5077
Phone 1-800-569-4537, for Vent & puppets supplies order this catalog second. Liz VonSeggen has recorded on 4 cassette tapes some excellent teaching for Vents. : Success with Ventriloquism (basic), Developing Character Voices, Ventriloquism anyone can do. There is also one on ACCENTS. Excellent newsletter. If you are looking for a puppet convention, these are the people to call. Conventions are a great place to get training! 

Covenant Creations 
1413 N. Juniper Place 
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012-1541 
Phone (918) 251-0160, Expensive but very high Quality 

The Train Depot 
5015 Tampa West Blvd. 
Tampa, Fl. 33634-2423 
Phone 1-800-229-kids, puppets,magic, clowns 

Jim Wideman 
54 Dalraida Rd. 
Suite 160 
Montgomery, Al. 36109 
Phone (918) 455-9009, Recorded products for puppets, like music

 

Axtell Expressions, Inc. 
2889 Bunsen Ave. H 
Ventura, Ca 93003 
Phone (805) 642-7282, Vent & puppets supplies. Makes latex figures which produce maximum facial expression. 

Paul Everett 
P.O. Box 7302 
Salem, Or. 97303-0062 
Phone (503) 585-6030, He has a very good book on how to do Vent. with info on how to write dialogue called " Voicing The Gospel with Vent". Ask about His tapes "Walley's Adventures in Bibleland". Also collections of jokes. 

Bill Anderson 
5212 Elisa Dr. 
Racine, WI 53406 
Phone (414) 634-0053, Bill makes heads for conventional vent figures out of plastic, or wood and has instructions for you to complete it yourself. He will even send wigs and paint. Small figures for a dummy's dummy. dialog books and lots more. 

Chuck Jackson 
Box 1466 
Cedar Ridge, Ca. 95924 
Phone (916) 273-0176, Figures in wood & plastic Excellent quality. 

Mastercraft Puppets 
P.O.Box 39 
Branson, Mo. 65616 
Phone (417) 561-8100, Good soft puppets. 

Mat Puppets 
707 Red Lane 
Salem, Va. 24153 
Phone (703) 389-2528, Good soft puppets. 

 

 
Puppet and Ventriloquist Clubs and Organizations (not in any order)
 
 
Fellowship of Christian Puppeteers 
Mail Center P.O. Box 423 
Windham, ME. 04062 
Phone (?), Ask about dues, other services, and news letter 

The Puppeteers of America, Inc. 
Joyce and Chuck Berty
P.O. Box 29417
Parma, OH. 44129-0417
Phone: 888-568-6235, E-mail:PofAjoin@aol.com, Creative Arts Ministry Web site: http://home.bellsouth.net/p/pwp-CAMnew 

International Ventriloquist's Association, 
P.O. Box 17153, Las Vegas, NV 89114-7153 
call: 1-702-362-5553
 
This is the beginning of the Illusionist Information
 
 

Matt Fore

P.O. Box 5071

Johnson City Tn. 37602

Phone (423) 926-7683

mfore27693@aol.com

Matt is a humorist, entertainer, speaker, and sleight of hand artist extraordinaire, a real attention getter. An empowering experience wrapped in hilarious laughter!

 

 
 
This is the beginning of the Balloon Information
 
 
BALLOON SCULPTURE

Apple Sauce Kids

has lots of great resources like:

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and a Sound Effects CD, Click Here

 

 
 
Balloon Suppliers:
 
 

Fooled ya

Balloon City U.S.A. 
PO Box 4397,Harrisburg, PA 17111-0397 
Phone:1-800-243-5486 (orders), 1-717-561-2255 (information), 1-717-558-4175 (FAX) 

T. Myers Magic 
1509 Parker Bend 
Austin, Texas 78734 
Phone (512) 263-2313 or 1-800-648-6221 
Balloons, balloon books, tapes, and some Vent.and Magic. Also has newsletter. Excellent tapes on Fun with Ventriloquism and Fun With Character Voices. T. Myers is a very experienced balloon sculpture that has lots of book on making things with balloons. 

Balloon Box, Inc. 
Jessi St. John, St. James's Park, 2416 Ravendale Court, Kissimmee, Fl 34758 
Phone (407) 933-8888 

Lauri's Inc. 
1030 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 
Phone (215) 925-1780 or 925-4912, Best prices, but does not take credit cards, will only ship COD 

Flowers Inc. Balloons 
325 Cleveland Road, Bogart, Georgia 30622 
Phone 1-800-241-2094, Specialize in a huge selection of Mylar Balloons 

Ralph Dewey's Good News Balloons 
1202 Wildwood, Dept L, Deer Park, Texas 77536 Books on the basics of balloonology; many on how to do different kinds of animals, etc., and gospel applications. Lots of Christian stuff.
   

 

This is the beginning of the information on Juggling
 
 
Juggling Suppliers

Serious Juggling
1532 NE 37th Ave Ste A
Portland OR 97232-1844
1-800-JUGGLE-0 (800-584-4530) or 503-233-2577
http://www.SeriousJuggling.com
Try our online chat. at http://www.SeriousJuggling.com
 
 
Juggling Clubs and Organizations (not in any order):
 
 

International Jugglers Association
Box 218, Montague, MA. 01351 
call: 1-413-367-2401 

Christian Jugglers Asociation 
Sorry, but I can not find an address or phone #, If you know what it is please tell me and I will add it. I do have this Internet link.
 
 
This is the beginning of the information on Children's Theatre
 
 
We wish to thank Ted Ressler of The Children's Theatre, Inc. P.O.Box 402 Camden, DE 19934 (302) 6971271

for suppling us with this information. Be sure to see their productions. 

About Children's Theatre in general 

1. Who should I contact to get training? Contact your local theatre group about 
     when they are having work shops. 
2. Are there any national clubs or groups? The American Assoc. of Community 
    Theatres 
3. Are there any publications? Stage mag. 
4. What are the bad points or things you have to watch out for? 
     Balancing your time between home and the theatre group. 
5. What things should you be sure to do? Use a set of rules for theatre discipline 
    and Etiquette. 
6. What age group does this work best with? 8-18 years old.
 
 
This is the beginning of the information on Toy Suppliers
 
 

425 Sha Lane 
Spartanburg, S.C. 29304, 864-583-2405 x-212, Fax 864-585-3958,  
You can also contact Shari Waters at shariw@carol.net, all kinds of stickers 

Badges Unlimited 2 
2137 Gammma Ct. 
Orange Park, Fl. 32073 
Phone: (904) 269-2779, All kinds of badges for just about anything.