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Steve
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Clarksville,
Indiana
November 3-7, 2010
Calling All Clowns,
Magicians, Puppeteers,
Jugglers, Mimes &
Storytellers!
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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:
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| Duane & Mary Laflin |
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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 |
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| Norm Barnhart |
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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. |
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| Penne Peterson-Sewall |
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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. |
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| Bob “Bunky” & Teresa “Blinky” Gretton |
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| 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. |
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Carol “Holiday”
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| Pam “Sparky” Moody |
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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.
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| Ben & Bertha Grauman |
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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.
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| Jeff Russ |
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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.
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| Dave Risley |
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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
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| Jim Howle |
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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! |
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| Steve Kissell (Salty) |
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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.
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Clarksville,
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Pre Convention Workshops
Schedule
extra fee, see:
Kentucky Clown Derby Registration Form |
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Wednesday November 3, 2010
Come early and laugh sooner! |
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Successful Sales &
Marketing for Entertainers
Day One |
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Dave Risley |
Churchill
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9:00 -10:00 |
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Registrations and
Introductions |
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10:00-11:00 |
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Developing a Show |
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11:00-12:00 |
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Positioning Your
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12:00 -1:30 |
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Lunch on Your Own |
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1:30 - 2:30 |
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Developing a Market |
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3:00 - 4:00 |
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Shows That Sell |
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Thursday November 4, 2010 |
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Successful Sales &
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Dave Risley |
Churchill
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10:00-11:00 |
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The Psychology of
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11:00-12:00 |
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Features Vs. Benefits |
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12:00 -1:30 |
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Lunch on Your Own
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1:30 - 2:30 |
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Controlling the
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3:00 - 4:00 |
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Closing the Deal |
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Advanced Gospel
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Duane
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Wordsworth
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10:00-11:00 |
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Important & Exciting
Ways to Begin Your Gospel Show |
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11:00-12:00 |
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Involving Your
Audience in Your Gospel Show |
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12:00-1:30 |
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Lunch on Your Own |
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1:30-2:30 |
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Wonderful Message
Routines for the Show |
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3:00-4:00 |
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Spiritual Challenges
and Closers for Your Show |
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4:00-6:00 |
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Shopping Dealers Open
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7:00-8:30 |
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The Magical Comedy of
Duane Laflin and “Salty” Show |
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Convention Workshops Schedule |
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Friday November 5, 2010 |
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8:00-8:30 |
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Wake
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Penne |
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8:00-9:00 |
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Registration Open |
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Balloon Mania |
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Barnhart |
Churchill Room |
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9:00-10:30 |
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Basic Balloons and Balloon Hats |
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11:00-12:00 |
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Entertaining With
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12:00-1:30 |
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Lunch On Your Own |
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1:30-2:30 |
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Comedy & Magic With
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3:00-4:00 |
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Writing Comedy &
Developing A Balloon Act |
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Clown Ministry
with Penne Peterson-Sewall |
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Elliot
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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!
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9:00-12:00 |
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Faithing the Clown
Inside Out |
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12:00-1:30 |
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Lunch On Your Own |
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Ministry of the Clown
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Fun & Funny Magic |
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Laflin |
Byron
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9:00-10:30 |
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10 Techniques for
Creating Funny Tricks |
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10:30-12:00
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7 Ways to Make
Routines Entertaining |
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12:00-1:30 |
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Lunch
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1:30-2:30 |
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5 Ideas That Energize
Your Show |
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3:00-4:00 |
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10 Magic Bits That
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4:00-6:00 |
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Shopping and Dinner On
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Convention Kick Off:
Announcements and Introductions! |
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York
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6:30-7:00 |
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Parade ability Contest |
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York
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7:00 |
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One Minute Dealer
Show: Clown Mall
Open Until
10:00 |
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York
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9:00-10:00 |
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Working With A Partner |
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Grettons |
Churchill
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Saturday, November 6,
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Wake Up/ Warm Up
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Penne |
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Registration and
Dealers Are Open |
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a. What’s New in Magic
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Riz |
Elliot
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Character Development
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Howle |
Byron
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Wigs & Costume Care |
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Coleman |
Churchill Room |
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Little Big Top:
Makeup, Costumes & Character
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Grettons |
Dickens Room |
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a.
Creating A New Look |
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Howle |
Byron
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Comedy Magic For Cool Kids |
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Barnhart |
Elliot
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Clown Movement |
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Penne |
Churchill
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Little Big Top:
Balloons for Everyone! |
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Grettons |
Dickens Room |
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11:00-12:00 |
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a. Walk A Round
Clowning |
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Graumans |
Churchill
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b. Comedy Magic For
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Barnhart |
Elliot
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c. Wonderful Magic
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Laflin |
Byron
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d. Little Big Top: I
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Grettons |
Dickens
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Lunch On Your Own |
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a. Wigs & Costume Care |
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Coleman |
Elliot
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b. Magic They Love to
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Russ |
Byron
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c. Community Safety
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Moody |
Churchill Room |
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d. Little Big Top:
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Grettons |
Dickens Room |
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2:30-3:15 |
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a. Fun Magic Routines |
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Laflin |
Elliot
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b. Successful Selling
& Performing for Preschoolers |
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Russ |
Byron
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c. What Clowns Do On
The Mission Field |
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Graumans |
Churchill
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d. Little Big Top:
Learning Skits & Performing |
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Grettons |
Dickens
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a. Storytelling With
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Riz
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Elliot
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b. Successful School
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Moody |
Byron Room |
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c. Effective Audience
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Penne |
Churchill
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d. Little Big Top:
Practice for the Big Show! |
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Grettons |
Dickens
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5:00-6:00 |
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Shop Till You Drop! |
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Dinner, Raffles, Scholarship Auction and Performance Featuring:
Norm Barnhart and The Little Big Top Clowns |
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Royal Ballroom |
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10:00-12:00 |
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Clown Mall Open and Last Chance to Shop! |
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Sunday November 7,
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8:00-8:30 |
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Wake Up/Warm Up (gentle exercises to start
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Penne |
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9:00-10:00 |
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Clowning for Catastrophes |
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Red Nose Response |
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10:00-11:00 |
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Clown Worship Service |
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11:00
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Hugs, Good Byes & Turn in Your Evaluations.
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See You Next Year:
November 3-6,
2011!
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Class Descriptions
Our
Clown
Mall is ready to help you
complete that look, add a special prop,
or learn how to use the latest fun tricks.
It's our 20th Birthday!
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Register now by using
Kentucky Clown Derby Registration Form
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Register before 10/4/2010 |
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Clown:
$85 |
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Kid Clown
(age 10-16) $60 |
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Register after 10/4/2010 |
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Clown
$90 |
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Kid Clown
(10-16) $65 |
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Register at
the door |
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Clown $95 |
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Kid Clown
(10-16) $65 |
| The Extras
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| Advanced Gospel Magic
Nov. 4 |
$40 |
| Successful Sales &
Marketing Nov. 3 & 4 |
$75 |
| Fun & Funny Magic
Nov 5 |
$40 |
| Face Painting
Nov. 4 |
$50 |
| Clown Ministry
Nov. 5 |
$40 |
| Little Big Top (Ages
8-16) Nov 6 |
$25 |
| Balloon Mania
Nov. 5 |
$40 |
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Extra Banquet Ticket (one ticket inc w/registration) |
$30 |
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There
is No Audio or Video Recording allowed at
the conference.
The official KCD hotel for 2010
KCD Hotel
Information
Holiday Inn Lakeview
505 Marriott Drive
Clarksville,
IN
47129
www.Holiday-Inn.com/ClarksvilleKY
812-283-4411
$69.95 for single/double rooms.
Please register by October 3rd
and mention you are with KCD for discount.
Business Center, Gift Shop, Beauty Salon, Indoor
Pool, Fitness Center and RV parking.
Clown Jam is the sister convention of KCD. Here is
an example of the fun that goes on at our conventions!
Branson Daily News
Click on the cartoon below to visit a list of Steve Kissell's
available seminars for hire and products for sale
To
register for this wonderful event Kentucky Clown Derby Registration Form
E-mail
Steve Kissell at
Kentucky
Clown Derby Info-e-mail 
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