Circus Clown
Clowns have always been an integral part of the circus, offering a source of amusement for patrons and providing relief from the array of animal acts and performances by acrobats and novelty artistes.
Clowns have also appeared in pantomimes and vaudeville, in films and television, and as straight or comedic characters in plays and operas.
Read more about Circus Clown: Traditional Circus Clown Types, Circus Clown Gags, Circus Clown Lingo, Sources
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