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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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This is the beginning
of the Clowning information
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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!
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!! |
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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
Mid-Atlantic Clown Association's Annual Convention
Clownfest in Seaside Heights, New Jersey
"Jesus is the Answer" Convention
Colonial Clown Convention
TNT for Jesus ClownJam & KidsJam |
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Graham Cracker & J.A.M. Productions
Spear Shoes
The Clown-so-Port Shoe
Company
Peachey Keene Props
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
The Pricilla Mooseburger Home
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Bubba's Clown Supplies,
Inc.
LaRock's
Cherri-Oats and Company
Mama Clown
Face Paints and Clown Supplies
Costumes by Betty
Clown Antics Tom King (National Clown Registry for C.O.A.I.)
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The Puppeteers of America, Inc.
Fellowship of Christian Puppeteers For a puppet magizine called Son World Gazette contact:
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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 Children's Ministry University Muskegon, Michigan P.O. Box 5077 Englewood, Co. 80155-5077 For convention info call (303) 799-6751 For products call (303) 790-1188, or Fax (303) 790-2159 Order line: (800) 569-4537, or E-mail: ONEWAYINC@AOL.COM This convention is put on by One way Street, They have conventions all over the country, during the whole year, call for more info. They sell a wide selection of products. International Festival of Christian Puppetry and Ventriloquism
Las Vegas Ventriloquest Convention
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Dave Risley.com
Kingdom Karactors
Prince Puppets
Maher Studios
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! Mark Wade
Covenant Creations
The Train Depot
Jim Wideman
Axtell Expressions, Inc.
Paul Everett
Bill Anderson
Chuck Jackson
Mastercraft Puppets
Mat Puppets
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Mail Center P.O. Box 423
Windham, ME. 04062 Phone (?), Ask about dues, other services, and news letter The Puppeteers of America, Inc.
P.O. Box 17153, Las Vegas, NV 89114-7153 call: 1-702-362-5553 |
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BALLOON SCULPTURE LINKS The Apple Sauce Kids Store has great resources like Sound Effects CDs and low cost training videos so take a few minutes and go to our StoreFooled ya |
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Balloon City U.S.A.
T. Myers Magic
Balloon Box, Inc.
Lauri's Inc.
Flowers Inc. Balloons
Ralph Dewey's Good News Balloons
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Serious Juggling
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International Jugglers Association
Box 218, Montague, MA. 01351 call: 1-413-367-2401 Christian Jugglers Asociation
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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
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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
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