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Steve Kissell Present's

Clarksville, Indiana November 3-7, 2010

Bringing Excellence to the Performing Arts!

Come Celebrate our 20th Birthday with our special theme of

We Love America!

Our proud sponsor is EveryDays-A-Holiday.com costumes

Calling All Clowns, Magicians, Puppeteers,

Jugglers, Mimes & Storytellers!

It’s our 20^th year celebration! It’s that time again to make your plans for the 20^th annual KCD roundup in beautiful downtown Clarkesville, IN across the river from Louisville, KY. This location is just off the interstate and has a complimentary airport shuttle.

This convention is designed to bring the best of clowning and magic to the folks in the surrounding areas. We have gathered the most unusual, zaniest and professional educators in one place for you!

This year we are proud to welcome back Duane and Mary Laflin who always deliver informative classes and entertaining performances. On staff for the first time will be the world famous Norm Barnhart, Ron Yarborough, Ben & Bertha Gruman and of course COAI’s clown of the year Bob Gretton, along with the funny one, Teresa Gretton.

What KCD convention would be complete without Penne Peterson-Sewall, Dave Risley, Jeff Russ, Mama Clown, AND our corporate sponsor Carol Coleman of

Everydays-A-Holiday.com?

We are also featuring 10 world class dealers to supply you with your magical and clown needs in the clown store.

This year we are hosting a Parade Contest on Friday evening along with the One Minute Dealer Show. Anyone can enter and the folks in the audience will be the judges with ballots in hand. We will award a first, second and third place individual medals at the hilarious dinner and show on Saturday evening.

Remember, this is our 20^th year so come ready to celebrate at the anniversary banquet.

In addition this year’s theme is We Love America! So wear your red, white and blue fun outfit for the dual celebration.

Yours in Laughter,

Steve “Salty” Kissell

Quotes from previous year's attendees

"When people ask me how I got started in face painting, I tell them that one year I took a class at KCD and that class got me started. I can say that KCD lit the spark that started the fire!" Kathy Oros

"KCD is a warm, welcoming and fun convention. You will learn a lot and be inspired!" - Cosette Spears

"A wonderful fun filled weekend with many funny and loving memories that we have had through the years. Keep up the great work!" - Walt Keller

meet our 2010 Staff:

Duane & Mary Laflin

Duane & Mary Laflin are specialists in the field of family
entertainment. Although best known as magicians, the Laflins understand and enjoy clowning. They appreciate clowns and clowns appreciate them!
Their tricks and ideas are simple… yet clever and fun. Performances on five continents, in forty-seven of the USA states, and in many
countries testify to their appeal and effectiveness

Norm Barnhart

Norm Delights His Audience with His Fast Paced Comedy and Sparkling Slight of Hand.
This unique, motivational presentation is a delightful blend of bright
comedy and dazzling magic that encourages and inspires.Norm Barnhart has entertained audiences in 43 states over the past 25 years.

Penne Peterson-Sewall

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.

Bob “Bunky” & Teresa “Blinky” Gretton

The not so secret lives of Teresa & Bob Gretton, Bunky and Blinky

*High school sweethearts, Teresa and Bob were married in 1969.

*Teresa (“Blinky”) is COAI's Executive Secretary since 1996.

*Bob is COAI Chairman, International Clown Week and Vice President of the Southeast Clown Association.

*Both are past presidents of the Kapitol Klowns, the second oldest alley in COAI.

*Bunky was born in May 1977 studying clowning at the Circus Hall of Fame in Sarasota FL. Blinky followed in May of 1979

*Members of Clowns of America, since 1979

*Certified COAI judges.

*Have been on staff at "Clown Camp in Lacrosse and Canada. SECA, Several COAI International Conventions. Midwest Clown Convention, Circus Magic.

*Starred in and produced their own one hour cable television show; "Clowning Around with Bunky" from 1982-1988

*Award-winning competitions:

1st Group Skit COAI 1998

2nd Paradeability COAI 1997

1st Paradeability Clownfest 1997

3rd Group Skit COAI 1996

3rd & 5th Single Parade COAI 1996

Top Ten Parade COAI 1994

Top Ten Group Skit COAI 1993

*Produced, Coordinated, and Performed in several Washington Redskins half-time shows

*Bunky and Blinky are working clowns enjoying performance in every venue of clowning.

Carol “Holiday” Coleman - Everyday's A Holiday

   Carol is one of Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, DC areas premier family entertainer. She has been entertaining for 30 years. She is a full time working clown, Theme Parties are a main part of her business. Carol is not only rated a professional clown placing Top Ten many times, she is an accomplish storyteller. She runs a business storytelling, serving school shows and major events, she was a Borders
Book storyteller for over five years in the DC Metro area.
   Holiday the Clown had aided in the production of the Pre-Show for the White House for the Pageant of Peace for over ten years. She has been on the Today Show and AM America. She has been are part of the, I Got Milk campaign. She has preformed on the lawns of our US Capital, for the National Dairy Association for many years. She has preformed at the Governor Mansion for the Governor of Maryland many times. She has preformed for Governor of Delaware at the Legislative Mall for the 4th of July many times. She has held offices in clowning from Vice President of WCA, Mid Atlantic Director of WCA, and State Director of Maryland for MACA. She has held office of President of many Alleys:
Free State Clowns, Alley #30, Congressional Clowns, Crabtowne Clowns, and Vice President of the Kapital Klowns, She has held membership in COAI, WCA, SECA, MACA, Cheerleaders for Christ, National Storytelling Association.   Holiday The Clown is in The Big Book of Clowns, compiled by Steve Kissell. She is the owner of Everyday's A Holiday a full service clowning supply business. Retail sales of wigs, costumes, gloves, socks, make-up aprons, face paints, pocket magic, and more. Carol designs and sews all her costume products, she has been a seamstress since the age of five years old. Everyday's A Holiday is your answer for your clowning supplies for Carol is a full time working clown understand you needs in clowning.    www.everydays-a-holiday.com

Pam “Sparky” Moody

Pam "Sparky" Moody was originally born into clown ministry in 1997. She developed as a "fire clown" and was quickly led into the world of safety. She has a nonprofit organization, L.A.F.S. For Life (www.lafsforlife.org) which works in partnership with the Des Moines Fire Department (http://www.dmgov.org/departments/Fire/index.htm.) She presents over 200 life safety assemblies annually in Iowa. She has also been invited back to the Iowa State Fair for the third year to present 2+ safety shows daily on various stages.

She began instructing in 2002 presenting classes at the Iowa State Winter Fire School-Iowa State University, Wisconsin State Fire Inspectors Conference, Louisiana State EMS Conference and will be on staff at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse Clown Camp in June, 2004 for a one week track for Community Safety Education. She has also served as Keynote Speaker at the Hawkeye State Fire Safety Association Conference and presents numerous "lunch and learn" presentations to community corporations on the value of humor in he workplace.

She also has had articles published in the New Calliope and The Funny Paper on using entertainment skills to present safety and self esteem messages.

She remains active in clown ministry directing two ministry troupes at local churches in the Des Moines area. She is in the process of starting a Christian Clown Club for central Iowa. She presents gospel messages in worship services, children's church, vacation bible schools and praise rallies. She also works extensively in local hospitals, hospice and group homes as a caring clown.

She also serves as the N.E. Regional Director for S.M.I.L.E. which is an acronym for Safety Magic In Law Enforcement (www.smileclowns.org), is a member of C.O.A.I., FCM, Cheerleaders for Christ, Safe Kids Coalition and Korn Patch Klowns.

Ben & Bertha Grauman

Ben and Bertha Grauman are the directors of Joy Company Clowns, Inc. It was founded in 1989. It is an outreach ministry that strives to show the Love of God and touch the lives of others in a new and unique way.
Their venues include: Puppetry, Clowning, Gospel Illusion,, Drama, face painting and Dowel rods. Their ministry has included outreach, in over 19 foreign countries, including Cuba. It is also a family affair, they have 2 daughters a son-in-law and 2 grandchildren that work with them.
Bertha is a retired Special Education teacher and Ben continues to work as a Civil Engineer. They have taught clowning abroad and also in the USA for One Way Street International.

Jeff Russ

AKA Mr Magic is from Louisville, KY. where he performs over 600 shows a year. He loves performing for children and in 2008 he won THE BEST OF LOUISVILLE AWARD for CHILDRENS ENTERTAINERS. Over 70% of his business is working in the Daycare and Preschool market. He calls it his Bread and Butter. Jeff also won Best Birthday Party Magician in 2005, 2006 and 2007 as voted on by the readers of the Kentuckiana Family Magazine. In addition to his daycare performances he also performs at over 120 Birthday Parties a year and many corporate events. Some of his clients include Historic Churchill Downs, Ford Motor Company, Thomas The Train, General Electric, UPS and just about every Country Club in his area.

Now after being a full time entertainer for over 13 years Mr Magic has performed over 7000 shows and is ready to share his secrets and experience with you. EVERYTHING you need to know about selling your show to this very specific (easy to get) market, how to get started, all the DO'S and DONT'S, proper trick selection and many other ideas and (secrets) that he doesn't want to share with his competition in Kentucky.

For more info check out www.mrmagicjeffruss.com

Ron Yarborough

AKA Boo-Boo the circus clown is a professional and full time performer that is available for your special event. Pick one of his shows that fits your venue or he will produce one for you! You are guaranteed a top-notch show and performance that will truly delight your audience from start to finish. Ron is a circus clown that has what it takes to make your event special. For 24 years, Ron has been presenting full time as a clown for circus, festivals, fairs, corporate events and more.

www.thecircusclown.com

Marcella "Mama Clown" Murad

A children entertainer specializing in clowning and face painting, Marcela is also an author, speaker, instructor, and former publisher of Face and Body Art International Magazine as well as the producer of the Face and Body Art International Convention.(www.fabaic.com) She is recognized as one of the premier face painters in the country and has been influential in revolutionizing this art form. Marcela has published many books on the subject of clowning and face painting including her latest series which include “The Face Painting Book of Butterflies”, “The Face Painting Book of Cats”, “the Face painting Book of Fairy Princesses”, “The Face Painting Book of Masks” and her latest in collaboration with her niece Heather Banks, “The Face Painting Book of Holiday Designs”. As "Mama Clown” she has been entertaining children and adults since 1981. She is known for her warm and friendly personality and her ability for dealing with young audiences. Three times she has been selected as “Clown of the Year” by the South East Clown Association and was named an "Angel of Cheer" by the Miami Herald for the work with underprivileged children.

Whether she is clowning around, face painting or teaching, Marcela believes that one of the greatest gift we can give to others are happy memories and she cheerfully shares this gift with everyone she meets

Dave Risley

Has booked over 14,000 performances and is the author of numerous audio and video tapes as well as a popular children's book! He is also the Co-Director of Comedy Magic Workshop.

Dave Risley has been a professional speaker and humorist for more than 15 years. An author of one book and the producer of several audio and video tapes, Dave has brought his humor and expertise to more than 2,000 presentations.

His ability to present Team Building and Customer Service with a hands-on approach make his presentations applicable to any organization seeking to advance their internal and external customer relations. By helping organizations maintain satisfied staff and clients, Dave offers the tools and knowledge for companies to increase sales and services.

After receiving his B.S. in Marketing, Dave has been able to draw upon his experience as an Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army; Regional Sales Manager for McLean Trucking; Corporate Vice-President of Sales and Operations for NR Productions; and as President of RES, Inc. to offer programs with an understanding of the challenges presented to organizations today.

An award winning executive, Dave was honored with the Marky for International Marketing; a Diplomate award from both the International Association of Business Communicators and the International Council of Scholastic Program Executives; the AMC International Market Master Award; and the Golden Wand for Excellence in Performance, issued by the International Academy of Performing Arts.

Dave has been entertaining and enlightening audiences that include the Virginia Department of Transportation; Virginia Power; the U.S. Navy; the State Department Federal Credit Union; Alleghany Regional Hospital; Sentara General; FMSA; Winston-Salem Society for HR Management; Virginia Beach Juvenile Court Services; Norfolk Public Schools; and Norfolk State University.

www.DaveRisley.com

Steve Kissell (Salty)

My job is to make you laugh;
I love my job!"
- Steve Kissell (stolen from Geico Gecko)

Steve Kissell has been performing for 25 years at conventions, schools, churches, libraries, birthday and holiday parties. He also shares the performing arts of clowning, comedy magic, and storytelling. He is a co-producer of Circus Magic and is the director of Family Entertainers Workshop and Kentucky Clown Derby.

2010
Clarksville, Indiana

	...	Pre Convention Workshops Schedule extra fee, see: Kentucky Clown Derby Registration Form	...

		Wednesday November 3, 2010 Come early and laugh sooner!
		Successful Sales & Marketing for Entertainers Day One		Dave Risley	Churchill Room
9:00 -10:00		Registrations and Introductions
10:00-11:00		Developing a Show
11:00-12:00		Positioning Your Show
12:00 -1:30		Lunch on Your Own
1:30 - 2:30		Developing a Market
3:00 - 4:00		Shows That Sell

		Thursday November 4, 2010
		Successful Sales & Marketing for Entertainers Day Two		Dave Risley	Churchill Room
10:00-11:00		The Psychology of Sales
11:00-12:00		Features Vs. Benefits
12:00 -1:30		Lunch on Your Own
1:30 - 2:30		Controlling the Sale
3:00 - 4:00		Closing the Deal


		Advanced Gospel Magic		Duane Laflin	Wordsworth Room
10:00-11:00		Important & Exciting Ways to Begin Your Gospel Show
11:00-12:00		Involving Your Audience in Your Gospel Show
12:00-1:30		Lunch on Your Own
1:30-2:30		Wonderful Message Routines for the Show
3:00-4:00		Spiritual Challenges and Closers for Your Show


		Face Painting for Fun & Profit Bring your own supplies or buy on site!		Mama Clown	Byron Room
10:00-11:00		The Magic is in the Brush
11:00-12:00		Most Popular Designs of All Times
12:00-1:30		Lunch on Your Own
1:30-2:30		Fast and Easy Faces With a Wow Factor
2:30-4:00		Step by Step Creativity



4:00-6:00		Shopping Dealers Open
7:00-8:30		The Magical Comedy of Duane Laflin and “Salty” Show



Convention Workshops Schedule
		Friday November 5, 2010
8:00-8:30		Wake Up & Warm Up (gentle exercises to start the day)		Penne
8:00-9:00		Registration Open


		Balloon Mania		Barnhart	Churchill Room
9:00-10:30		Basic Balloons and Balloon Hats
11:00-12:00		Entertaining With Balloons
12:00-1:30		Lunch On Your Own
1:30-2:30		Comedy & Magic With Balloons
3:00-4:00		Writing Comedy & Developing A Balloon Act


		Clown Ministry with Penne Peterson-Sewall			Elliot Room
		Come spend the day immersed in Clown Ministry! Whether novice or experienced in clowning you will gain practical information regarding Biblical roots and theology of the clown, learn how to read the Bible through clown eyes, design and perform skits with a powerful Christian message and acquire tips for successful clown ministry with a group or by yourself. The class will be lecture and hands-on practice so you may want to bring a piece of your clown, e.g. a hat, wig, shoes, nose, tie, etc. to help you get into character. Come share in the fun and fellowship!
9:00-12:00		Faithing the Clown Inside Out
12:00-1:30		Lunch On Your Own
1:30-4:00		Ministry of the Clown Outside In


		Fun & Funny Magic		Laflin	Byron Room
9:00-10:30		10 Techniques for Creating Funny Tricks
10:30-12:00		7 Ways to Make Routines Entertaining
12:00-1:30		Lunch On Your Own
1:30-2:30		5 Ideas That Energize Your Show
3:00-4:00		10 Magic Bits That Make Them Laugh


4:00-6:00		Shopping and Dinner On Your Own
6:00		Convention Kick Off: Announcements and Introductions!			York Room
6:30-7:00		Parade ability Contest			York Room
7:00		One Minute Dealer Show: Clown Mall Open Until 10:00			York Room
9:00-10:00		Let's Get Propped Up!: Great props for your show		Yarborough	Churchill Room


		Saturday, November 6, 2009

8:00-8:30		Wake Up/ Warm Up (gentle exercises to start the day)		Penne
8:00-9:00		Registration and Dealers Are Open

9:00-9:45		a. Walk A Round Clowning		Graumans	Elliot Room
		b. Character Development		Riz	Byron Room
		c. Wigs & Costume Care		Coleman	Churchill Room
		d. Little Big Top: Makeup, Costumes & Character		Grettons	Dickens Room

10:00-10:45		a. Creating A New Look		Coleman	Byron Room
		b. Comedy Magic For Cool Kids		Barnhart	Elliot Room
		c. Clown Movement		Penne	Churchill Room
		d. Little Big Top: Makeup, Costumes & Character		Grettons	Dickens Room

11:00-12:00		a. Character Development		Riz	Churchill Room
		b. Comedy Magic For Cool Kids		Barnhart	Elliot Room
		c. Wonderful Magic Routines		Laflin	Byron Room
		d. Little Big Top: Balloons for Everyone!		Grettons	Dickens Room

12:00-1:30		Lunch On Your Own

1:30-2:15		a. Wigs & Costume Care		Coleman	Elliot Room
		b. Magic They Love to See		Russ	Byron Room
		c. Community Safety Education		Moody	Churchill Room
		d. Little Big Top: Learning Skits & Performing		Grettons	Dickens Room

2:30-3:15		a. Fun Magic Routines		Laflin	Elliot Room
		b. Successful Selling & Performing for Preschoolers		Russ	Byron Room
		c. What Clowns Do On The Mission Field		Graumans	Churchill Room
		d. Little Big Top: Learning Skits & Performing		Grettons	Dickens Room

4:00-5:00		a. Storytelling With Puppets		Riz	Elliot Room
		b. Successful School Assemblies		Moody	Byron Room
		c. Effective Audience Participation		Penne	Churchill Room
		d. Little Big Top: Practice for the Big Show!		Grettons	Dickens Room

5:00-6:00		Shop Till You Drop!
7:00-10:00		Dinner, Raffles, Scholarship Auction and Performance Featuring: Norm Barnhart and The Little Big Top Clowns			Royal Ballroom
10:00-12:00		Clown Mall Open and Last Chance to Shop!


		Sunday November 7, 2010

8:00-8:30		Wake Up/Warm Up (gentle exercises to start the day)		Penne
9:00-10:00		Clowning for Catastrophes		Red Nose Response
10:00-11:00		Clown Worship Service
11:00		Hugs, Good Byes & Turn in Your Evaluations.
		See You Next Year: November 3-6, 2011!

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Class Descriptions

Little Big Top is designed for students 8-16 and they will learn the performing arts of the clown. Then, on during the Saturday night show, they will have a chance to perform for everyone there! This is our chance to pass on our knowledge and traditions to the next generation of clowns.
We want to pass on our knowledge to the younger clowns so we are offering a special track just for kids that are 8-16. They will be taught by Bob & Teresa Gretton a couple of award winning clowns who have taught many classes for kid clowns. The children will learn makeup, skits, balloons and a bit of magic. In addition, they will have a performance time for the Saturday show. Participants must register for the track that is an additional fee of $25 and includes a makeup kit and clown nose. Participants of this track must have a parent on the premises at all times.
This workshop is taught by nationally recognized clowns: Bob & Teresa Gretton.
NOTE: There is an additional fee for these workshops, in addition to the registration of "Kid Clown".

Face Painting for Fun & Profit

The Magic is in the Brush

Controlling the brush and learning proper brush techniques for painting lines, swirls and teardrops is one of the most essential skills for amazing designs. In this hands-on workshop basic to intermediate techniques will be practiced and demonstrated including those needed for working with the Arty Cakes. Students must bring a small palette, a couple of brushes and baby wipes.

Most Popular Designs of All Times

From butterflies to Spiderman, this class will demonstrate variations of the most requested designs including female versions of the Superheroes such as Spidergirl and Batwoman. Lots of design ideas for boys, girls, teens and adults.

Fast and Easy Faces With a Wow Factor

Learn to speed up your facepainting without compromising the end result. Design ideas using the new Rainbow cakes, glitter powders, Details and other tools of the trade that aid in moving the line fast will be demonstrated.

Step by Step Creativity

In this hands-on class you will learn step by step how to paint unicorns, flowers, dragons and spiders with ideas on how to place them on the face and incorporate them into your designs. The workshop ends with everyone using their creativity and what was learned throughout the day to paint a new design.

Our Clown Mall is ready to help you complete that look, add a special prop,

or learn how to use the latest fun tricks.

Educational Suppliers

Art 4 Clowns

Dave Risley Productions

Spears Shoes

Laflin Magic

Every Days -A- Holiday

Mr Magic Jeff Russ

Magic Norm

SillyFarm.com

TheCircusClown.com

FamilyComedian.com
DPhotos.PhotoReflect.com

SWC Magic

It's our 20th Birthday!

Dear Kentucky Derby Clowns,

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I will have several packages available to view and purchase.

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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need to bring my own face painting supplies?

You are most welcomed to do so. SillyFarm.com will also have additional supplies on hand for you.

2. Do I bring my clown costume?

You are welcomed to bring that as well. There will be a paradability contest on Friday night and it will be fun! Bring your costume, makeup and a prop or two to participate. You will have a chance to parade in front of the crowd and they will vote on the best solo parade skit. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. This will be the only competition this year.

3. How do I sign up for the Parade Contest and what are the rules?

Sign up on the registration form or at the door. Come dressed at 6:00 PM on Friday ready to go with your parade prop. The audience will be in a square or triangle pattern and with music the parade walks past them. They will vote by ballot for the best act. Simple and fun!

4. What is the Clown Store?

We will have at least 10 clown and magic dealers there that will have the latest and greatest in magic tricks, makeup, costumes, shoes and clown novelties. So bring your cash, checks, credit cards and your piggy banks.

5. What should I wear to the banquet on Saturday night?

Our theme this year is of course our 20th year celebration and in addition We Love America! So wear your red, white and blue and show your patriotism.

6. What is Clown Worship?

Penne Peterson-Sewall will be leading the non-denominational service while in clown. In addition those taking her class on Friday of Clown Ministry will be participating in the service. Come dressed casual and celebrate our customary send off for KCD.

7. Who is your corporate sponsor and what do they do?

Carol Coleman of www.Everydays-a-Holiday.com is our corporate sponsor. She has invested her time, talent and finances to assist KCD in promoting an educational and entertaining event. Please visit her website and show your support of her. Thanks!

8. May I just attend the Wednesday, Thursday or Friday predays?

Of course, you are welcomed to attend all 3 predays or just one. If you register for Thursday/Friday then you may also attend the Thursday night show as well as shop at the Clown Store.

9. Can I just come in and shop and not register?

Sorry, only registered participants may shop at the Clown Store. It is one of the benefits of registering and it in accordance to the convention insurance guidelines. Thanks for understanding.

10. Any more questions?
Please feel free to e-mail me at KissellTalks@cs.com or call at 757-423-3867.