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Highlights from Circus Magic Convention

SirToony | February 26, 2013 | No comments

Last week, I attended Circus Magic Convention in Williamsburg, VA. I must admit, that I felt the energy level was lower than previous years. I have been going each year since attending my first time in 2009. I almost didn’t go, but when I saw that I had the opportunity to take a two day workshop with Jim Howle, I decided to go. This is one of the stops on Jim’s Farewell Tour and he isn’t planning to attend conventions after the tour ends.

Category: Clown Events, Clowns, Pictures, Training

COAI Director of Conventions

SirToony | February 25, 2013 | No comments

I got an email from COAI about a vacancy in the position of COAI Director of Conventions…

Due to health reasons, the position of COAI Director of Conventions has become vacant. If you are interested in becoming the Director of Conventions for COAI (finishing the present term ending June 30, 2014), please Email or snail mail a letter of interest along with your qualifications to Glenn Kohlberger, COAI President and Mike Cox, COAI Executive Vice President at:

Glenn Kohlberger
Soundsfunny2me@aol.com
4155 Torres Circle
West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Mike Cox
coaiexecvp@aol.com
9415 Alameda Ave.
Richmond, VA 23294

This is a volunteer COAI officer’s position with voting rights on the COAI board of directors. (Below you will find the duties of that position originally described in the November/December issue of the New Calliope volume 28, number 6):

Duties:
The Director of Conventions is responsible for working with any and all alleys that desire to submit a bid for future conventions; works directly with alleys that have been awarded the convention(s); maintains convention criteria: coordinates and oversees the convention competitions.

Requirements for consideration for the position of COAI Director of Conventions:

  1. You must be in good standing and a member of COAI for two years prior to this appointment.
  2. You must submit a declaration of your interest for the position of Director of Conventions to the COAI President and Vice President by email. (soundsfunny2me@aol.com; coaiexecvp@aol.com )
  3. Submit a non-clown photo (at the highest megapixels available to you)
  4. Email or snail mail must be received by April 1, 2013
  5. A nominee is not eligible if he or she is a voting officer of any National or International clown oriented association. This does not apply to regional or local clown associations such as your local alley.
  6. Only one member of a family shall serve on the Board at one time
Category: Clowns, News

Clownfest 2013

SirToony | February 18, 2013 | 4 comments

For the last several years (or more) Clownfest has been in Seaside Heights, NJ, in September after Labor Day Weekend. Well, last year, Sandy struck Seaside Heights pretty hard and Clownfest was forced to find a new location (at least for this year’s convention).

Clownfest is Taking The Show On The Road…
August 22 to 24, 2013
Lancaster Host Resort & Conference Center
2300 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30)
Lancaster, PA

Clownfest is celebrating 32 years of clown fun and training. It is the only Clown Festival in the world. Clownfest moves to a great PA location at the Lancaster Host Resort & Conference Center. Bring the family for a special FUN vacation. Over 20 classes with the finest clown trainers.

On Friday night join in the Big Clown Parade at the home of the Lancaster Barnstormers baseball team. Each clown will get a ticket to bring a friend.

Category: Clown Events, Clowns, News, Training

Miniature Clown Shoes

SirToony | February 4, 2013 | No comments

I stumbled upon the website for JRS Collectible Clown Shoes a few days ago. They make miniature clowns shoes that I think would be a great gift for any clown or circus fan. Each miniature clown shoe is cast from durable resin, hand-painted, and fitted with a shoelace in a color coordinated to the shoe. The casting is modeled after the right shoe of a pair of actual Spear Specialty Shoes Company Lollipop Wingtips. Each shoe is packaged in a box suitable for gift-giving (approximately 5½”x3½”x3½”).

Category: Clowns

Clown CORNvention

SirToony | January 22, 2013 | No comments

The Clown CORNvention
May 16-18, 2013
Adventureland Inn
3200 Adventureland Drive
Altoona, Iowa 50009
http://www.clowncornvention.com/

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Here is a special invitation from Steve “Tiny Bubbles” Daly for anyone more than 250 miles from Altoona.

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Hello!

I would like to introduce myself. My name is Steve “Tiny Bubbles” Daly. I am asking for YOUR HELP to spread the word about an amazing NEW Clown convention!

This is a HUGE Clown Convention coming up this spring in IOWA!

This CORNvention will feature not one…
Not two…
Not even just three….
Rather a DOZEN clowns from around the United States!
(And MOST are former Ringling Brother, Barnum & Bailey Circus Clowns!)

THREE DAYS filled with TEN fun lectures covering a WIDE variety of topics, FREE GIFTS, The famed “Field of Deals” Dealer’s Room CRAMMED with dealers of all types, FREE PIZZA PARTY, A “Meet & Greet Tour” of Des Moines, Contests, Gala Show, Game Shows, Hands-on workshops, a Big Ol’ PIE FIGHT, and SO MUCH MORE!!!

Registration *(Until March 1st) is $140 for ALL THREE DAYS…

HOWEVER – I am offering YOUR CLUB the 250-mile Discount! If you live 250-miles+ away from Altoona, Iowa & FOUR or more from your club attend –
Registration is just $99 for each person!
(Each person registered gets FULL REGISTRATION admitting you into EVERYTHING the convention has to offer…………… for just $99!)

Imagine getting ALL OF THIS for just $33 a day!?!?!

Please take a moment and check out the Website at:
www.ClownCORNvention.com

This convention is LIMITED to 200 Attendees. By limiting the amount of attendees, EVERYONE will get a chance to spend quality time with all the Clown Stars AND their NEW CLOWN FRIENDS!

We are encouraging group representation from EACH ALLEY to attend AND participate in the ALLEY COMPETITION! WHO will be the BEST ALLEY in the TALENT COMPETITION? (*See Website for details!)

Please pass this along to ALL the Clowns in your area! Your help getting the word out is VERY much appreciated!

THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your time and considerations!

Steve “Tiny Bubbles” Daly (702) 860-2859

Category: Clown Events, Clowns, News, Training

Happy Popcorn Day!

SirToony | January 20, 2013 | No comments

Category: Clown Skits, Clowns, Juggling, Videos

Built to Amaze – Clowns

SirToony | January 20, 2013 | No comments

Ringling Bros. Circus 143rd edition “Built To Amaze” Talent Show Clown Gag

Category: Circus, Clown Skits, Clowns, Juggling, Videos

Ringling Brothers Circus Clowns: Built to Amaze at the Library!

SirToony | January 17, 2013 | No comments

Ringling Brothers Circus Clowns: Built to Amaze at the Library!

Category: Circus, Clowns, Videos

Million Dollar Smile

SirToony | January 2, 2013 | No comments

Mike—”Beanie the Clown,” as he’s known to the children he meets at the hospital —is one of about 30 clowns who make regular appearances and brings much-needed moments of laughter to children and their families who are confronting frightening illnesses, injuries and other healthcare crises.

Category: Clowns, Videos

Inside Look at the Ringling Clown Alley

SirToony | December 24, 2012 | No comments

Ringling Bros Presents BUILT TO AMAZE! — An Inside Look at Clown Alley!

Category: Circus, Clown Skits, Clowns, Videos
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