Conference in

Las Vegas January 25-28,  2010

American Clown Idol  competition will take place this year at Clown Vegas, more details to follow

Kosuke Omune,“Ｋ”the Clown

Kosuke has 16 years experience and hosts a Japanese clown school and also employees 45 clowns! 
In addition, he has 25 hospitals that his clowns perform in at the pediatric wards. "K" will be teaching an all day workshop on juggling, balancing, physical comedy and putting a show together. You won't want to miss this great opportunity to meet and work with a famous Japanese clown! In addition, "K" will be bringing some of his students with him. 

Penne Peterson-Sewell

Penne Peterson Sewall has been involved in multiple facets of Clown
Ministry for over 25 years.  In addition to clowning in nursing homes,
hospitals, group homes, Senior Citizen centers, prisons, schools, farm
labor camps and the inner city, she has performed for gatherings large
(37,000) and small in all denominations.  She has been on staff for major
training events nationally and internationally.  Major newspapers as well
as radio talk shows (challenging for a mime clown) and television have also
carried Penne's message of Clown Ministry.  Penne is a published author of
CLOWN MINISTRY and TAG, YOU'RE IT!  Her third book, CLOWNING WITH A GENTLE
HEART is pending.  Penne and her colleagues, Rev. Herb Brokering and Rev.
Dick Hardel, have led clown pilgrimages through eastern Europe where
training of clown ministry continues to grow.   Clowning is one aspect of
Penne's company, "Creative Ministries" which also includes sacred dance,
mime, puppetry, creative dramatics and storytelling.

Mark Burgess

Rev. Mark “Doulos” Burgess is a Children’s Pastor, former Deputy Sheriff, and a retired Air Force Master Sergeant, residing in Twin Falls, Idaho.  He’s also been a professional clown since 1991.  His lovely wife Nettie is a career teacher, and director of an after-school mentoring program.  She is his partner in all ventures and is the serious “Checkers”, to his wackiness, starting her own clown journey six months after Mark.  As Clown ‘N’ Ministry, they minister in churches, camps, care facilities, County Fairs and even a Rodeo!  As Doulos & Checkers, they’ve performed in schools, libraries, community events, parades, corporations and birthday parties.  They won several awards at the NW Festival of Clowns in 2002 and wowed the crowd at Clown Vegas 2008, winning the American Clown Idol Award.  They taught and performed at ClownJam 2008.  They use storytelling, illusions, classic skits, ventriloquism, music and more in fast-paced, quick-witted fun for the whole family.  They will keep you laughing and soften your hearts from the toils of everyday living.

Al Bryant

   Boomer began clowning in 1981 with the Za Ga Zig shrine temple in Des Moines, Iowa.  He was drawn to this philanthropic organization because of the work they do for children.  Clowning for children in adverse conditions remains a priority for Boomer.  Boomer attended Clown Camp at the University of Wisconsin in 1994.  This intensive week of clown training added much to his overflowing bag of tricks.  Boomer began clowning professionally this same year.  He went on to be a founding member of the Idaho Gem Jesters Clown Alley in 1998.  Boomer was the director of the 14^th annual northwest festival of clowns held in his hometown of Boise, Idaho in October of 2002.  Boomer was brought in as a special featured instructor at Comedifest in Portland, Oregon in 2002 and has since join the staff there.

   In 1999 Boomer was asked to present a 30 hour workshop in Boise on “Caring Clowning” it is through this experience that he met his wife SnickleFritz.   SnickleFritz was interested in clowning and took the classes.  Boomer immediately recognized her tremendous talent and a business partnership was formed in 2000.  The new business “FunHouse Productions” was born.  The team worked together in Idaho,Oregon and Nevada for two years before forming their latest partnership.  The business partners became life partners on August 2^nd of 2002.  The pair continues to work with charities such as; Make a Wish, M.A.D.D. and Mountain States Tumor institute.  The professional aspects of their business are continuing to grow at a tremendous rate.  Birthday parties, corporate parties and events keep the team busy throughout the year.  Recently they have added teaching magic and balloon art in community education classes and are currently a retail distributor of magic and balloons.

www.idahofunhouse.com  www.boomertheclown.com 

Boomer1143@aol.com

Fritziegal@aol.com

John McClanahan

Doctor Magic, John McClenahan, began performing magic at age 10 after seeing a magician at a camp he attended.  John has lectured at many clown conventions during the past six years and is currently the president of the IBM Ring 257 in Las Vegas.  He and his wife,  Joan, volunteer at three Las Vegas hospitals on a regular basis  and are also volunteers for the Las Vegas Metro Police Department where they teach safety oriented classes to children in schools and police sponsored functions.  All money made from performing or as a vendor are donated to Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer of Southern Nevada. 

Crickit

Crickit, Rick Farewell, may not wear make-up and a red nose but is a clown at heart.  He has been entertaining for 20 years at birthdays, picnics, schools, banquets, receptions, any and all occasions for children and adults. Crickit is also the Balloon Artist/Entertainer, for the 66ers Baseball Team in San Bernardino. He is a lecturer and vender at Western Region Clown Convention, Diamond Jam, Balloon Camp, Twist and Shout and previously at the A.C.E. Conventions. His lectures, “Entertaining While Twisting” and “Easy to Do Walk Around Magic” have been inspirational to many. Crickit’s most recent awards  include: 1^st place for Balloon Entertainer at Balloon Camp 2008, 1^st place Camp Talent Show at Balloon Camp 2006, 2^nd  place for Americas Funniest Magician at F.E.W. in 2009 and the Diamond Star Award at Diamond Jam 2007. An unforgettable win was when Crickit took 1st place, ($10,000 winner) on Americas Funniest People. Crickit: balloon artist, magician, comedian, lecturer, vendor and always a clown.

D.J. Ehlert

DJ Ehlert is a professional entertainer, performance, and marketing expert with over 25 years of experience. He is also a consultant, author, and inventor with a passion for enriching the lives of others through his products and services.

He also keeps busy as the owner of Kenosha Magic and Costume located in the heart of the Midwest between Milwaukee and Chicago. Kenosha Magic is the combination of a retail store, a performance theatre, and a local talent agency.

Being a southeastern Wisconsin premier restaurant performer, he still finds the time to perform corporate close up and platform performances with clients that include Snap On Tools, US Cellular, Abbott Laboratories, and Intermatic Incorporated.

DJ has “appeared” in countless radio shows, newspapers, magazines, and television programs.

He serves as the President of SEWMEC (The South Eastern Wisconsin Magical Entertainers Club) and is also a long time member of SAM

(The Society of American Magicians)

He strives to stay in contact with his network of entertainers with his very popular monthly email newsletter “Performing for Profits” which is available for free.

For information on lectures and availability please call Kenosha Magic at 262-652-0300 or visit

 www.Kenoshamagic.com

or 

www.Majiloon.com

www.Restaurantmagicians.com

Marcela "Mama Clown" Murad has been in love with the art of face painting for over 30 years. As the author of 9 books on the subject,  the former publisher of the Face and Body Art International Magazine and producer of the Face and Body Art International Convention, Marcela has been influential in the growth and development of this art form.
Joining her as her assistant in this class is Deidre MacDonald a premier artist from New Hampshire and one of the lead instructors at the 2010 Face and Body Art Convention. Together they will take students on a journey to discover their potential. Whether you are new to the art of face painting or experience at the craft and help this class will help you improve your skills and learn new ones.  From brush and sponge techniques to creative design ideas using the new Rainbow and Arty Cakes, Marcela and Deidre will share with you their 30 years experience in this field. For more information and sample gallery of designs by these artists please go to www.fabaic.com and click on the instructors link.

Marcella's Workshops:

The Magic is in the Brush! - Perfecting brush strokes and sponge blending techniques is the beginning and the end of amazing designs. This hour is designed for hands-on learning to practice and improve techniques.
 
Fast, Fun and Easy Designs - Putting to work the techniques learned, Marcela and Deidre will share a variety of popular design ideas that are easy and fast to paint, yet very impressive and great for moving the line.
 
Working with Rainbow and Arty Cakes - The latest craze in the face and body art world are the Rainbow and Arty cakes where many colors can be loaded into a brush or sponge for a colorful and flawless application. Techniques on how to properly used these paints will be demonstrated and practiced.
 
Let's Paint Creatively! - Putting to work all that was learned during the day, students are encourage to paint each other. Marcela and Deidre will be on hand to help you with your design and give you pointers on how to take it from average to amazing.

Tom King

     A favorite all around entertainer that is renown for using easy-to-use pocket magic that will keep audiences of all types entertained. Tom will use his many years of experience to help you learn what works best for your character and program.

     Tom, West Virginia’s premier family entertainer, is the author of the book Clown Soup and has been published in Funny Paper, The New Calliope, Clowning Around, Circus Magic E-Mag and Big Top entertainment publications.

     He has entertained and lectured throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Southeast United States and Canada for over fifteen years. Tom has entertained at private and public functions at the West Virginia Governor’s Mansion in addition to the TAMARACK, West Virginia’s center for displaying the talents of the best of the best of its artist and craftspeople and the Clay Center, Charleston, West Virginia’s Culture & Arts Center.  Tom has appeared as a guest performer with Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus and performs regularly for the West Virginia Library Association, Museum in the Community, West Virginia Lung Association and the West Virginia State Parks System. Tom has performed for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the White House numerous times.

     Tom presents educational and fun shows for elementary schools, preschools and libraries. His seasonal programs and Summer Time-Fun Time Show are in great demand. Tom also does Health and Humor Therapeutic programs for hospitals and nursing programs. He works as an instructor at conventions and workshops for variety artist, magicians and clowns. Tom is certified by West Virginia Board of Education as an Entertainment Arts Instructor.

     He is Clowns of America International Mideast Region Vice President and is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Mid-Atlantic Clown Association. He is founder of Tom E’s Troop, a group of entertainer who entertain at health care facilities and disaster relief events.

     Tom is an international award winner in makeup, costume and performance. He looks forward to sharing his experiences and love of clowning with you.  www.stuff4clowns.com

Jim Howle

His interest in art was extremely intense from the very first of his school days. He drew constantly in all class subjects. Bye the age of 12, he had decided to become a professional artist. In 1957, Elvis was almost king, the chevy V-8 ruled the road, and Jim Howle barely finished high school.
He attended the Ringling school of art. He married, had two sons and drove race cars. He joined the Ringling Brothers Circus as a clown and painted portraits of the circus performers. He became the official artist of the circus. He was on the TV show To Tell The Truth as the man who paints clowns. He joined the staff of Clown Camp in Lacrosse, WI. During his career as an artist and comic, Jim has been interviewed by more than 30 newspapers world wide and has appeared in 6 nationally televised specials as will as two movies. His art has been distributed internationally and is in private and corporate collections around the world. Jim Howle has been deemed the colorist and is the foremost painter of real clowns in the world!
 

Steve Kissell

  has been performing for over 30 years at conventions, schools, churches, libraries, birthday and holiday parties. He also shares the performing arts of clowning, comedy magic, juggling and storytelling. He is a kindergarten teacher who has never left the classroom and now teaches adults to act like children.

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Earl Chaney

1976 - Present

Mister Clown’s Suit Case Circus
Performed Birthday Party Shows,Corporate Shows, Stage Shows Malls Shows,Circus,and appeared at store opening and clown Conventions throughout U.S and around the World.

1976

“Mister Clown’s Clown Alley’ Television Show
Produced and starred in this weekly children’s show on Fox 5 Television Station in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Schedule of Events

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There is No Audio or Video Recording allowed at the conference.

The Orleans Hotel and Casino

4500 W. Tropicana Ave.

Las Vegas, NV  89103

800-675-3267/ 702-365-7535

Special "Clown Vegas" convention rate $38/night

* Action Packed Casino                 * Spa & Beauty Center

* Health & Fitness Center              * 8 on-site restaurants

* Showroom & Cabaret              * Pool-Side Bar     

* Bowling Center               * Theatre Complex & Arcade

* Hotel located near Strip, free shuttle service

Hotel Reservations should be made directly with The Orleans.  Hotel Rate good only until 12/25/2009.  Remember to tell them you are with "Clown Vegas" to get the special rate.

 

 

 

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available seminars for hire and products for sale

 

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