Monday, December 31, 2012

Striped Socks - Blue/White: Clown Supplies


Sale Price : $8.50




Striped Socks - Blue/White

Price : $8.50
Product ID : A51206
 
Striped tube socks in two colors with stripes all the way to the toe and a top comfort welt. Knee-hi socks feature a woven cushioned foot and are composed of 86% acrylic, 8% nylon and 6% elastic. Striped socks fit most adults.

Monday, December 17, 2012

Yellow Foam Clown Noses (1 5/8"): Clown Supplies

Yellow Foam Clown Noses (1 5/8"): Clown Supplies

 Sale Price : $0.80



Yellow Foam Clown Noses (1 5/8")

Price : $0.80
Product ID : K3215
 
We proudly stock 1 5/8 inch Yellow Foam Clown Noses from Magic by Gosh. Each non-latex foam clown nose comes split and ready to be hollowed out for a comfortable fit.

Foam Noses may not stay on for an active clown supplies show, but they make great handouts for group photos or just fun. You can also adhere sponge noses with light adhesives, such as spirit gum, liquid latex, or double stick tape. See our complete line of Adhesives and Removers, too!

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Illusion Ring Magic Trick: ClownAntics.com

Illusion Ring Magic Trick: Clown Supplies

Sale Price : $6.00

Illusion Ring Magic Trick

Price : $6.00
 
Beautifully crafted ring is cleverly designed to appear to expand and then shrink as you or your spectator turn it in your hand. There's absolutely no trick to it - when the ring is turned one direction, it appears to be expanding when turned the other way, it seems to shrink. Great for hypnotic magic, shrinking or growing magic, or for Santa Claus (how DOES he fit down chimneys? His magic ring!) Available in one size (approximately a size 8) and in assorted colors. Just wear it or keep it in your pocket ready to use for instant amazement

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Clown Supplies: Ben Nye Face Paints - Stormy Blue

Ben Nye Face Paints - Stormy Blue

Sale Price : $8.80

Original Price : $11.00
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Ben Nye MagiCakes Aqua Face paint is a cake makeup that is ideal for face painting events and for creating designs. It can be applied either dry or wet. When it is activated by water, it blooms to an intense, highly pigmented color and dries quickly to a flake resistant finish that lasts. Apply it dry over a face paint design for translucent highlights.

The wide variety of hues and bright colors of Magi Cake Makeup allow you to create face painting supplies designs with exquisite detail. This is a great face paint for large face painting events such as holidays, school events and parties.

Ben Nye Magi Cakes come in a 26 gram/0.9 ounce container.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Clown Supplies: Santa On A Stick

Clown Supplies: Santa On A Stick

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Santa On A Stick

Price : $1.95
Product ID : N12874
 
Great fun for the holidays. Simply hold the Santa-On-A Stick up to your face and instantly you'll turn into Jolly Old St. Nick. It may not fool Mrs. Claus or the reindeer, but it's sure to get lots of laughs. Beautifully printed, heavy card on a wooden stick.

Friday, December 7, 2012

Mrs. Santa Wigs from ClownAntics.com

Sale Price : $18.75



Original Price : $25.00
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Product ID : W1720

Lovely upswept wig with layers. Available in white only. By Alicia. Try wearing with our Wire Framed Glasses (see below)! Note: This wig is nice out of the package, but would benefit from professional styling.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

How to Use a Confetti Bucket

The Confetti Bucket is a true classic in the world of clown performances. Not only is this a favorite of the Big Top Circus crowd but of audiences everywhere. This type of gag is so cool even the Harlem Globe Trotters do a version of the Confetti Bucket routine.


The basic routine

The performers are on stage making use of water in a bucket; perhaps they are doing a “Wash Day” routine. While washing their clothes in a bucket of water, the clowns begin flicking water at one another and smacking each other with wet clothes, invoking a water fight.



Finally, one performer walks over to the other, pouring a bucket of water over their opponent’s head, bringing the feud to a climax. Now soaked, the clown grabs their bucket and begins to chase the other around stage.

The set up: Exhausted, the clown being chased stops center stage with their back to the audience while the other clown lines up to let them have it with the water in the bucket.

The blow off: As the clown tosses the bucket of water, our second clown ducks, thus allowing the audience to receive the wave of confetti. The audience knows what's coming and screams turn to laughs when the bucket throws confetti instead of water all over them.



How it works

The Confetti Bucket is designed in a way that the water can be poured in, but when held correctly, the water is diverted into a reservoir when one goes to toss the water out. The confetti is in a small shelf below the top edge of the bucket so it will fly out when tossed.

This prop is very easy to do and works well in most any setting. There are even Mini Confetti Buckets available for smaller venues.

Important notes

  • When performing a routine where the performers will be throwing water and confetti around, make sure you clear it with the people in charge of the show first. Not very venue is suitable to have water thrown around on stage. Placing tarps on the floor of the performances area is highly recommended to make clean up easier.

  • To get the full effect of the confetti bucket, the audience must see that there is water inside. Water can be poured into the bucket in full view of the audience.

  • If you are using paper confetti in your bucket, take care that you do not soak it during the performance as it will clump up and not fly well. You may choose to use plastic or Mylar confetti, or you can secure a piece of plastic wrap over top of the confetti reservoir, making sure to remove before tossing out the confetti.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Jim Howle Clown Noses - Style BB 2 (1 1/2" wide)

Sale Price : $16.00



Jim Howle Clown Noses - Style BB 2 (1 1/2" wide)

Price : $16.00
Product ID : K31562
Jim Howle's acrylic-latex compound noses. BABA 2 noses made of an acrylic-coated latex core, with gloss red coating. Approximately 1 1/2 inches wide. 

Each Jim Howle Professional Clown Noses is hand-made, so noses of the same size can vary somewhat, and there may even be bits of glitter or minor imperfections on some noses. Also, noses may have traces of Nose Putty on the inside, because Jim uses a little bit of Putty to secure the nose while painting them. This is normal!

Monday, December 3, 2012

Rudy Reindeer Magic Trick: ClownAntics.com

Sale Price : $20.00



Rudy Reindeer Magic Trick

Price : $20.00
Product ID : G15022
 
A fun-tastic Christmas routine with Rudy the Flying Reindeer!

"He vanishes!"

"He flies invisibly through the air!"

"He goes down chimneys and through doors by magic!"

The performer shows a colorful cardboard plaque of Rudy Reindeer. Rudy couldn't fly like all of the other reindeer, so Santa gave him a magic cape -- and a special job. Rudy flies from house to house scouting out which houses have chimneys and which ones have doors, so Santa will know ahead of time where he needs to use his magic key.

Friday, November 30, 2012

Jingle Bell Prediction Magic Trick: Clown Antics

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Original Price : $8.00
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A simple but effective prediction for holiday kid-shows. Ask the audience to call out their favorite Christmas song. You remove a prediction card from the envelope, and you have correctly guessed their choice! "You don't think I could do that again?" you ask. "Name another song!" A spectator calls out a different song, and when you turn the card over, you're right again, but this time it's a comedy prediction which gets a good laugh!

Thursday, November 29, 2012

10% Off: of Xmas Products: ClownAntics.com





Xmas magic & Santa, Santa on a stick, Mrs. Jingle Bell Prediction Magic Trick, Claus wigs and lots more. Get’s here incredible ideas for holiday fun with celebration at this Christmas season.

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Graftobian Clown Makeup Kits - Whiteface

Sale Price : $17.00


Graftobian Clown Makeup Kits - Whiteface

Price : $17.00
Product ID : M1890
 
Graftobian complete clown makeup kit includes everything you need to become a clown! Perfect for teaching or when you're on the go. These kits are packed with value! Clown Kit includes: full and helpful instructions, 1/2 oz. Clown White, 1/8 oz. each of Black, Red, Blue and Yellow Creme Based Make-Up, 1/4 oz. Translucent Setting Powder, powder puff, Black pencil, makeup brush, 3 foam wedges and a 1.5 inch Red Goshman Foam Clown Nose as a finishing touch.


Monday, November 26, 2012

Clown Ties With Collar: Clown Supplies

Sale Price : $9.00




Clown Ties With Collar

Price : $9.00
Product ID : C1096
 
One-piece polka-dot clown tie and collar. Collar is approximately 2 3/4 inches tall and 22 inches in diameter with Velco neck adjustment. Tie is about 12 1/2 inches long.

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Aqualon Brushes - #5 Round: Clown Makeups

Sale Price : $6.00



Aqualon Brushes - #5 Round

Price : $6.00
Product ID : K117105
 
Aqualon Round #5 Face Painting Brush #R2250-5 serves well as a medium brush. A Royal Aqualon brush is made of synthetic filament, nickel-plated brass ferrule, and a clear acrylic handle. Aqualon brushes are admired for their fine points, sharp edges, outstanding spring and exceptional durability. The number of the face painting supplies brush follows this rule: the higher the number, the bigger or wider the face paint brush. The Aqualon Round #5 Brush is perfect for face painting over the eyes and lips.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Fingerless Gloves for the Tramp Clown

Sale Price : $10.00


Price : $10.00
Product ID : A1076
Large sized, fingerless wool gloves for a tramp clown, available in black.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Rhinestone Smiley Clown Pins

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Rhinestone Smiley Pins:


Original Price : $13.50
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Gold toned pin accented with rhinestones. Approximately 3.5 inches tall.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Jumbo 50'S Glasses - Pink: Clown Glasses

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Jumbo 50'S Glasses - Pink
Original Price : $7.95
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Flash back to the 50s in a big way with these 9.75 inch (25 cm) wide glasses. Cat eye style black frames with genuine rhinestones and clear lenses. Fits kids and adults snugly. A guaranteed hit at sock hops, drive-in movies and soda shops. By Elope.

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Giant Cartoon Hands: Clown Gloves

 Sale Price : $13.00




Elbow Length Nylon Gloves

Price : $13.00
Product ID : A1050
 
High quality, 15.5 inch long clown gloves reach nearly to the elbow. Available in white.


Thursday, November 15, 2012

Clown Frown Pins

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Clown Frown Pins
Original Price : $12.00
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Cute acrylic tramp frown clown pins.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Obedient Ball Magic Trick - Clown Supplies

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Price : $1.50
Product ID : G1384
A brightly colored ball on a string that you hold up in front of your audience, allowing the ball to fall down along the string until you say "STOP". Movement of the ball down the string can be started and stopped on your command. A more economical version of the Jumbo Cubio Trick .

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Paradise Prisma Rainbow Face Paints: Rainbow Cakes

Sale Price : $13.50



Price : $13.50
Product ID : F12672
 
The Mehron Paradise Twist Prisma BlendSet Rainbow cakes are strips of the vibrant, semi-soft Paradise makeup. These are water based striped cakes that need just a little moisture from a sponge or brush to begin.

The brilliant, multi-color Prisma Blend split cake was designed by the Canadian face and body artist Jinny - Makeup Artiste or Genevieve Houle specifically for Paradise. Each Prisma Cake has a large surface area with equal amounts of each color so they can be applied with a sponge or large brush.

Paradise Face Paints are moist and semi-soft cakes; the colors are vibrant dry quickly with minimal smearing, yet are easy to blend and wash off. Paradise AQ Makeup includes aloe and chamomile and the enriching emollients glycerin, avocado oil and cocoa butter, making them especially safe and gentle on skin, Paradise AQ Makeup has a richer more color-saturated coverage than ordinary makeup yet it's water-soluble for easy application and clean up. Just use soap and water.

The Prisma Twist BlendSet includes Purple, Light Blue, Dark Pink, Yellow and White and comes in a 1.75 ounce (50 gram) size.

Saturday, November 3, 2012

3 Silly Things to do with a Rubber Chicken

What do I do with my rubber chicken now that I bought it? What don’t you do is more like it!

Rubber ChickenCertainly a standard for the clown and prop comic alike, an item that has truly stood the test of time in the so bad it’s funny realm. The rubber chicken prop is a must have if you are in the clown business, the possibilities are on going; especially when a couple of clowns put there heads together. When discussing this topic with one of my clown friends, we probably came up with 20 ideas in about two minutes, so here are just a few...


The Spring Chicken:

Take a spring that is about 1 ½ to 2 inches in diameter, (a small plastic slinky works well) and slide it over the legs of the rubber chicken to make your spring chicken.

Gag: “ When I was young clown I used to do all kinds of stunts in the circus; High dive acts, unicycle riding on the tight rope, stilt walking while juggling live armadillos, course I can’t do that anymore, I’m no spring chicken you know.”


The Chicken Club Sandwich:Chicken Club Sandwich

Ingredients: 2 giant foam bread slices, 1 juggling club, 1 rubber chicken.

While unpacking your sack lunch of items like a giant Oreo cookie or a large foam banana, you bring out the 2 slices of bread, juggling club and then the rubber chicken. Tell your audience that you are making your favorite lunch - a chicken club sandwich!

An alternative to this is the tuna sandwich. Have a large tuna can that has already been cleaned out, remove the label and make a new one that just says "TUNA" on it, and fold your rubber chicken inside the can. Bring out the tuna can and ask the audience if they know what kind of tuna you use, then pull the rubber chicken from the can and say “Chicken of the Sea, of course!”
Thanks to Soomi


Oh Waiter!

As always when performing, make sure you know your audience, as this next gag is done in a real setting.

While dining out with friends and you have ordered any chicken dish, try this one out, after making sure your waiter or waitress is good humored...

Have your rubber chicken hidden from view, after the meal has been served call the server back over and hold up your rubber chicken asking if it looks a little undercooked to them. I have done this on more than one occasion and it usually gets a laugh, make sure however you do tip the server well for putting up with your antics!




Rubber Chickens: The Early Days
Stan at the Chicken Factory


  Although the true origin of the rubber chicken has been greatly disputed by experts - stories range from botched taxidermy projects to the Great Houdini himself discovering them while on sabbatical in the Orient - one fact is true; comedy would not be the same with out them.

Early production of rubber chickens had to be done completely outdoors due to the fact the chemicals being used were so volatile. After the molds of the chicken were poured and then began to cure, the floppy rubber product was hung on a line for drying. Vaudevillians later used this process to describe an act that flopped as being “Hung Out to Dry.”
Pictured: A young Stan Wolnic seen working the rubber chicken process for the Hackensack Novelty Co.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Three 1-Balloon Creations: Clown Supplies


“Hey clown! What can you make besides a dog?”

Have you ever heard those words and just cringe? Although the multi-balloon creations can really be a hit with the crowd, it’s not always practical twisting them at a gig. But never fear; there are an abundance of fun and impressive single balloon creations to be made. Don’t forget, balloons are toys to be played with or worn as a fashion accessory. So grab your bag of 260’s and let’s get to work.



The Flying Mouse:

This clown balloon is fun and simple to make which also gives the kids something to play with.

Flying Mouse Step 1 - Partially inflate a 260 Balloon Step 1.
Inflate the 260 about 5 inches and tie, leaving a long tail.
Flying Mouse Step 2 - Twist 3 one inch bubbles

Step 2a.
Twist three one-inch bubbles,

Flying Mouse Step 3 - Roll Twist the head and ears Step 2b.
Lock twist the last two bubbles, creating the ears (the first bubble is the head).
Flying Mouse Step 3 - Roll twist Step 3.
I like to use the roll through twist, which secures the head and ears from coming undone. This is accomplished by rolling the head bubble between the two ear bubbles.
Flying Mouse Step 4 Step 4.
With your magic marker, draw a face for your mouse and it’s ready for flight.
Flying Mouse Step 5 - Taking Flight Taking flight: I have the kids make the OK sign with their hand, and then hold their hand level to the floor. Now slide the mouse’s tail through the hole, pull back on the tail and release to make your mouse fly.




Turtle Bracelet:

Although we are using the obvious green balloon for the turtle in our tutorial, many girls have asked for their turtle to be of a different color, so that they can be, well…. girls.

Editor's note: Well, we want what we want!

Turtle Step 1 - Twist fie 1-inch bubbles Step 1.
Inflate your 260 about 6 inches and tie, leaving a long tail.


Step 2.
Twist five 1-inch bubbles.
Turtle Step 2 - Lock twist the 2nd and 5th bubbles Step 2a.
Lock twist the 2nd and 5th bubbles so you now have the head and feet of the turtle.
Turtle Step 3 - Tie off the body Step 3.
You want the body of the turtle to jut fit over the feet. If this bubble is too long, simply push the extra air down to the end of the balloon and release buy snipping the end.
Turtle Step 4a - Tie a knot Step 3a.
Now tie a knot at the end of your body, leaving the long tail.
Turtle Step 4 - Wrap the tail around the back bubble twist Step 4.
Drop the tail through the legs and wrap it up and over the joint of the back bubbles.
Turtle Step 5 - Pinch twist the head bubble Step 5.
At this point I finish the head with a pinch twist. Pull the nozzle back to to the feet and do your twist.
Turtle Step 5a - Wrap the tail, completing the bracelet Step 5a.
Now tie the end of the tail around the turtle’s neck completing the bracelet.
Turtle Step 6 - Draw the face and shell markings Step 6.
With your marker, draw the face and spots on the shell to complete the turtle.

Notes:
These same steps can be followed using a red balloon to make a ladybug, using smaller spots on the shell. You can also use the same design to make a small truck - just draw wheels on the outsides of the "feet" and a window on the front.


Animal hat:

This is quick to make yet a great crowd pleaser.
Balloon Animal Hat Step 1 - Inflate leaving a 2 inch tail Step 1.
Inflate a 260 leaving about a 2-inch tail and tie.
Balloon Animal Hat Step 2 - Make a 1 inch bubble at the nozzle end Step 2.
Make a 1-inch bubble while instructing your patron to step close so you can measure their hat size (this is important to insure a proper fit).
Balloon Animal Hat Step 2a - Lock twist to make a loop Step 2a.
Wrap the balloon around their head, where the segment of the bubble meets the remainder of the balloon is where you make the lock twist.
Note: I like to call out a at size for fun, “Ah, 6 and 7/8, just what I thought.” This usually gets a laugh!
Balloon Animal Hat Step 3 - Twist the ears and nose Step 3.
About 3 or 4 inches from the end of the balloon make two-1 inch bubbles and lock twist. This creates the ears and nose of an animal.
Balloon Animal Hat Step 4 - Draw a face Step 4.
Draw a face on the animal head to complete your hat.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Rainbow Eyelashes w/ Black: Rainbow Cakes

Sale Price : $3.65





Rainbow Eyelashes w/ Gold

Price : $3.65
Product ID : K1503
 
Fun glue-on lashes in assorted colors.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Silly Halloween Costume Ideas

That time of year is once again upon us when people pretend to be something or someone else; no I’m not talking about election season, but Halloween of course. For the kids and those of us who are still kids at heart we get to be a Super Hero, princess or a maybe a ghoul for the night. Before heading out to shop for a new costume, we have some fun costume ideas with items you may already have around the house or from Halloween costumes of days gone by.


Witch Hazel CostumeWitch Hazel

Now this is a fun simple costume for those who may not want to get the out the make up kit. For this costume we found a red satin top, a witch's hat and black cape along with dark pants. Accessories are; one nametag that reads, Hello my name is: Hazel, and a cool looking stick for magic wand. The gag of course is that you are Witch Hazel.

Note: If you don’t have one of the nametags, create one on your computer printed on regular paper and use double side tape to adhere it.





The Nutty Professor:Nutty Professor Costume

Obtain a white lab coat, slacks, a dress shirt and Nerd Glasses (the kind that look like coke bottle lenses if possible) for the ensemble. You will also need black make up, hair spray and baby powder.

Put on your outfit, muss up your hair and use hair spray to keep the look or use a wig and do the same. Apply the black make up in smudges to make it look as if you had a bit of a mishap in the lab. With your baby powder bottle, puff some powder over your face, neck and shirt adding to the lab explosion effect. You have a Nutty Looking Professor in just minutes.

Extras:
I added a single flower vase filled with juice to use as a beaker to enhance my ensemble.


Cat Burglar CostumeThe Cat Burglar:

Dress in all black including a black cap and burglar mask. You also need a pillowcase and some stuffed toy cats. Fill bottom of pillowcase with a small pillow or other soft items to make it look full, at the opening, have the toy cats in the bag with the tails hanging out. Have one more stuffed cat under your arm to really sell the gag.

Disclaimer: No actual cats were harmed during the making of this article, nor does Clown Antics promote the pilfering of cats, real or stuffed. Thank you.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Silly Farm Rainbow Cake - FireFly (2 oz): Rainbow Cakes Face Paint

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Silly Farm Rainbow Cake - FireFly (2 oz)

Price : $20.00
Product ID : F10416
 
Rainbow Cakes for face painting are perfect for one stroke colorful and startling effects. Rainbow cakes are multi-colored containers of paint: strips of color that are side by side, making a "rainbow." A stroke from a rainbow face paint cake allows you to lay down several colors at once. Rainbow cakes are excellent for base work for any design.

Picking up the colors from a Rainbow cakes is best done with a half sponge or a body brush. Face Paint Stencils also work well with Rainbow cakes.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Wolfe FX Kits - Wolfman (4 colors): Halloween Makeup Kits

Sale Price : $3.00






Wolfe FX Kits - Wolfman (4 colors)

Price : $3.00
Product ID : F10510
From Wolfe, the leader in Face Paints, comes a Wolfman Face Painting Kit that is easy-to-use. It comes with color photos to show you the way. What better way to make perfect and easy Wolfman face painting designs? Wolfe paint is the high-in-demand face paint that goes on smoothly and evenly and does not smear or crack once it is on the skin.

Wolfe makeup is water based face painting makeup and is safe and non-toxic. Wolfe face paint makeup is less likely to smear or rub off, is comfortable to wear, and cleans up easily with soap and water; this makes is markedly different from Grease Paint.

The Wolfe Wolfman Face Painting Kit contains one brown cake, three face paint sticks (red, black, white) and one applicator sponge. The detailed step-by-step instruction booklet has color photos so that even the novice can see their way through this Wolfman Face Painting kit.

The Wolfe Wolfman Face Painting Kit is perfect for playtime with kids or for parties and Halloween.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Mehron Stage Blood (4.5 oz): Halloween Makeup

Sale Price : $6.00




Mehron Stage Blood (4.5 oz)

Price : $6.00
Product ID : m63011
Mehron Stage Blood is a realistic, viscous, nearly opaque special effects blood that is completely non-toxic and washes off skin easily with soap and water. and so safe it's even edible, so it can safely be used around the mouth area. Mehron Special Effects Blood is a syrup based blood that will not dry, making it ideal for blood capsules and mouth application. 4.5 ounces.