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Clown, Puppet, Vent, Ballooning, training, information, and products
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.
Click here to contact us
Click here and you will get a list
of questions that you should ask when hiring a performer,
and questions they will ask you. This list can be printed out like
a form for your convenience.
These links will help you get
around this page
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 Store
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
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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
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
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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.
Click here to contact us
Click here and you will get a list of questions that you should ask when hiring a performer, and questions they will ask you. This list can be printed out like a form for your convenience. |
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 Store Clown,
Web Ring List.
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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
Page
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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Kingdom Karactors
Prince Puppets
Maher Studios
One Way Street, Inc.
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.
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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
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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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