Strutter's Complete Guide to Clown Makeup (Paperback)


Review:
World Clown Association
FANTASTIC!...has the best-looking clowns in the world in it.

Book Description
It takes know-how to create a professional looking clown face. Contrary to popular belief a proper clown face is not worn as a mask. It should be designed to compliment the natural features in the face in order to enhance the clown's expressions.
In this book Jim Roberts, a.k.a. Strutter the Clown, describes the different types of clown faces and how you can design a unique face of your own. He provides detailed step-by-step directions for applying makeup to create the three basic clown face types: Whiteface, Auguste, and Tramp.

Included are tips on powdering, applying rubber and putty noses, how to handle eyeglasses, handling common makeup problems, and proper makeup selection and removal.

Includes full-color, close-up photos which offer step-by-step directions for applying makeup.

Review: If you are a serious clown....er...that doesn't sound right
This is the best book on clowning. My copy is covered with Mehron smudges and baby powder because I still open it up as I am getting ready to get into character.
Very practilcal. Good job of addressing the needs of the beginner AND helping the veteran.

If you are going to apply clown make-up and don't want to look like a lipstick clown in a rainbow afro wig you need to get this book.

Review: Strutter's Complete Guide to Clown Makeup
This is the best book on makeup available. In full color photos, you are taught - step by step - how to apply Whiteface, Auguste and Hobo makeup. Dozens of color photos at the back of the book, provide a photo gallery of styles and designs to choose from. I HIGHLY recommend this book to any clown who is looking for pointers on their makeup technique!

Creative Clowning (Paperback)

From Library Journal
This book is aimed at clowns and would-be clowns who want to improve their skills. Included are comedy routines as well as instructions on riding a unicycle, juggling, stilt-walking, applying makeup, mime, puppetry, and magic. The advice on employment possibilities is less useful than that on acquiring specific skills. Clown schools are mentioned, but no specifics are provided. Nonetheless, anyone interested in being a clown or becoming a better one will find this a treasure trove. Recommended for public libraries. Anne Twitchell, EPA Headquarters Lib., Washington, D.C.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Review: Perfect Book for the Novice
I'm considering setting up as a childrens entertainer, so I purchased a good few books. This is without doubt the best of the bunch.
The book covers lots of aspects of clowning, gives great ideas, and is an easy read.

The only downside is that it does not have space to go as in depth in some areas as I would of liked - but there are plenty of speciality books to do so

Review: If you are a serious clown...er...wait a second,
Every hobby has one or two definative books. This is it for clowning. Everything I wanted to find out and more. Like any good reference book it started me down the path and I have read several books recommended.
If you are going to get into clowning you need this book.

Review: An inspiring book indeed!
Having read four customer reviews of this book, I might have had high expectations. Maybe I didn't realize it's true value at first, but after learning various skills, you may want to try others, which didn't catch your interest at first. Then you realize how powerful a tool this book is.

Until now I've focused on juggling and unicycling. The book not only teaches you how to ride a unicycle, -it also provides a lot of amusing variations. Though I knew how to ride before buying this book, it taught me how to ride in a very ridiculous way, seemingly out of control. I've experienced a tremendous effect when acting upon these hints in front of an audience. ...

Just recently I grew interested in the stiltwalking sections and made a pair of wooden tie-on stilts. I'm not exactly an engineer, but following the instructions, all I needed was a saw, some wood, a drill, some glue, some bolts and screws.

Reading the ingenious instructions given sometimes make me laugh out loud, thinking of how it would work in real life. The illustrations are really amusing, and I do enjoy all the hints on starting a clowning business. Lots of detailed information.

Also, the book is packed with numerous jokes and material that can be used for shows. The next stage for me will be learning how to twist balloons into different animal shapes.

I was actually looking for a book on how to put on clowns' make-up for my unicycling. This book is all you need to know about various types of make-up for various clown types, plus so much more. If you're thinking about clowning, either for fun or for money, I highly recommend this book!

Review: Creative Clowning for the Beginner!,
I thought this book was informative, extremely informative for new clowns. You get a history of clowning, pictures of famous clowns, and jokes on most of the pages to use when performing. There is a chapter on how to develop your own clown character which also explains the different types of clowns (Whiteface, Auguste, Tramp and Character), their makeup and their character. Mimes are not excluded either! Topics covered are: clown outfits, props, routines, expression, timing, and working with partners. There are even chapters on balloon art, puppets, juggling, stilt walking, unicycling, and balancing objects. I found the last few chapters very helpful. They gave tips on designing your own business cards so people won't throw them away and how to get bookings and also how much to charge. There is a great Publications and Organization section full of books and suppliers. I would certainly recommend this book to any one who is interested in clowning around! This book has it all!

Review: Creative Clowning
Being a clown of 15 years, I find this book the bible of clowning. This book clearly covers all aspects of clowning. It is a book that you will continually use over the years. Each time I read it, it gets creativity flowing.

Review: THE best, most all encompassing clown book available!,
If you are a clown, or even thinking of being a clown, THIS is the one book you should start your library with! It is, hands down, the best book currently available on these subjects...and there is a lot more to "clowning" than meets the eye! GET IT!!

Review: The! clowning book, excellent for professionals & amateurs
If you have only one resource on clowning, make it this one. That's no exaggeration. It's a resource with numerous contributors, including sections on the history of clowning, creating a unique clown character, the mind of the clown, make-up, costuming, talents (juggling, balloon twisting, magic, balancing, stilts, etc.), marketing and being booked. If it's not on your shelf, go buy it. (No, I don't work for the publisher & am not related to anyone involved in the book -- I simply think it's that good.

Review: THE! one book on clowning! Highly recommended!
An excellent introduction to clowning. Topics covered include everything from the history of the clown, make-up & costuming basics, the clown's mindset, juggling, balloons, puppetry, creating an act, booking, etc. Excellent, with many, many color photos of dozens (if not over a hundred) different clowns, etc. Recommended highly.

Clown Magic (Paperback)

Review: A very good book for school performers

David Ginn is one of the premier school performers in the United States. He teaches and lectures about magic and school show creation all over the United States. This book tells, in a simple, easy-to-read style, how to do a number of easy magical tricks that don't require a lot of skill or manipulation to perform. But it is not enough to be able to do the tricks. One must also be entertaining while doing them. This book helps performers to be entertaining and funny while performing magic. And that is a pretty amazing stunt all by itself!

Review: The Best
This is a very good book. It teaches you a lot on clowning not just funny magic tricks but also how to behave as a clown. This book was very helpful to me and I'm shure it will be helpful to you to. If you are thinking of buying a clowning book, this one should be at the top of your list.

Review: A "must have" resource for all skill levels of clowning
David Ginn's CLOWN MAGIC is well written and beautifully illustrated, giving the reader a wealth of information. He covers a wide variety of "magic" skills from the presentation to the actual production of the illusion. This is a must for those in the clowning/magic entertainment field.

Review: Magic for clowns
Incredibly highly recommended! Although a comedy magician (not a clown - there is a difference!), David Ginn clearly understands the difference, and has adapted many of his magic skits to a clown's world. Among his other credentials, he's taught at the UW-La Crosse Clown Camp.



The Original My First Makeup Kit: Clown

Product Description
Editorial Review
Put on a happy face this Halloween with this basic clown makeup kit. The kit comes with temporary hair coloring, three different colors of nontoxic, hypoallergenic cream makeup, a two-sided sponge/brush applicator, and a sponge wedge. The makeup and hair coloring are safety tested, washable, and easy to use. Illustrated application instructions are featured on the back of the package. Adult supervision required. --Chris Burns

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