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  1. Clown - Wikipedia

    Clowns have a diverse tradition with significant variations in costume and performance worldwide. The most recognizable clowns are circus clowns from Western culture, who are characterized …

  2. Clown | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 16, 2025 · clown, familiar comic character of pantomime and circus, known by distinctive makeup and costume, ludicrous antics, and buffoonery, whose purpose is to induce hearty …

  3. 19 Types of Clowns & What They Look Like - wikihow.com

    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, …

  4. A History of Clowns

    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

  5. Clowns: A History of Humor, Horror, and Everything in Between

    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 …

  6. Clowns

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

  7. The History of Clowns – The Wave

    Oct 2, 2024 · Clowns represent a rather interesting history that spans several centuries long. Their early signs could be traced back to ancient times. Clowns were seen in Roman theater, …

  8. Clowns: Understanding the Art and History of Clowning

    Jul 8, 2023 · Clowns evolved from ancient jesters to modern entertainers, adapting to cultural changes over the centuries. From their ancient origins to the big tops and television screens of …

  9. Clowns for hire in Ohio - GigSalad

    Clown entertainment is a great option if you’re looking for some family-friendly entertainment for your special occasion. Clowns are perfect for birthday parties, fairs, festivals, and community …

  10. American Clowns: Performance, History, and Cliché

    May 8, 2017 · Clowns now cobble together careers wherever they find or create work—in circuses, theater, shows at schools and in small clubs, at comedy festivals around the world, …