Clowns have a diverse tradition with significant variations in costume and performance. The most recognizable clowns are those that commonly perform in the circus, characterized by colorful …

Oct 10, 2025 · You’ve probably seen a clown or two if you’ve gone to a circus or a rodeo, but did you know there are many different types of clowns? The 4 main clown types include whiteface, …

Dive into the world of clowns, from historic jesters to modern marvels, and explore their colorful personas and captivating evolution. Welcome to Jester Planet.

clown, familiar comic character of pantomime and circus, known by distinctive makeup and costume, ludicrous antics, and buffoonery, whose purpose is to induce hearty laughter.

Oct 29, 2010 · A history of clowns and clowning, from ancient times to the modern day. From Greek theater, to jesters, to modern day clowns

May 21, 2025 · From pharaohs’ courts to the storm drains of Stephen King’s nightmares, clowns have worn a lot of faces—some joyful, some menacing. They’ve popped up across cultures …

Apr 17, 2023 · Do you dream of clowning? It’s time to take those dreams to the next level with this updated resource of top clown schools in the US.

Nov 12, 2018 · We enjoy their antics, but we may never have noticed that all clowns can be traced back to one of these three clown types: the Whiteface, the Tramp, and the Auguste (or …

May 8, 2017 · Based on my experience as a circus clown and a historian of performance, I have identified six eras that illustrate how clowns have been central to the circus—from their initial …

Clowns are comic performer who employs slapstick or similar types of physical humour, often in a pantomime style. Clowns have a varied tradition with significant variations in costume and …