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By Hoby Tyler (Paul Ricksecker) If you are looking for ideas for doing more clowning, magic, puppet shows or whatever, you will find ideas here that will help you. Hoby can make a better living just doing birthday parties than most people can at a "real" job. Learn from the pro. Note: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it after payment is made.

By Steve Kissell This is part 4 of Steve's 4 volume series. This 75 page masterpiece is designed for clowns but as a magician you will find many fun and useful effects. Note: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it after payment is made.

By Randy Christensen is a book on philosophy and practices of clown ministry. Includes sections on solo clowning, skits, working with frightened children, clown ministry teams, and more! Note: You will be sent a link to download this file after payment is made.

By Randy Christensen Six fully scripted traditional-styled rib-tickling comedy clown skits. Note: You will be sent a link to download this file after payment is made.

By Hoby Tyler (Paul Ricksecker) As a circus clown, Hoby has worked with the best. Here he shares some of the best all time clown gags. These things have been proven to make people laugh for years. This is fun stuff. Note: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it after payment is made.

By Hoby Tyler (Paul Ricksecker) As a clown, Paul has put on a ton of makeup over the years. He doesn't suggest that you use a ton however. Here is the makeup technique used by this professional clown. NOTE: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it after payment is made.

By Randy Christensen A book of clown skits outlines used for ministry. Note: You will be sent a link to download this file after payment is made.

By Randy Christensen Randy discusses traditional clown types, make-up application, keys to effective clowning, and ideas for using clowning in conjunction with the local church. Note: You will be sent a link to download this file after payment is made.

By Randy Christensen A booklet on using full-body costume characters. Discusses character development, costume care, handling the heat, stage performance, greeting children and more! Note: You will be sent a link to download this file after payment is made.

By Hoby Tyler (Paul Ricksecker) Dear Debbie, So you want to be a clown magician and make some money? Let's do a birthday party. If you really need some extra money but don't have a clue how to do a birthday party show, this is for you. Hoby teaches everything you need to know. You can be making money in no time. NOTE: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it as soon as payment is made.

By Randy Christensen Randy shares of collection of jokes, routines and comedy concepts to bring rib-tickling humor to your presentations! Note: You will be sent a link to download this file after payment is made.

By Hoby Tyler (Paul Ricksecker) A gospel….clown….magician? Sounds like a tall order you not only have to be a clown but also a magician. On top of that you have to tie in the Lord’s Word. If you really want to spread the Word of God and really have a thirst to tell people about Jesus then you are on your way. In the following pages you will find some “homemade effects” or effects you can rig up yourself. You will also find some commercial effects that are a bargain for the clown magician. Note: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it after payment is made.

By Hoby Tyler (Paul Ricksecker) The title only gives you a brief idea of what is here. You also get some magic tricks and some great one liners. NOTE: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it after payment is made.

By Hoby Tyler (Paul Ricksecker) Some where, some time, you are going to need to keep some kind of record of the places you have done shows, what you did, who your contact person was, etc. You may be wondering what to charge for a school show or for a Jr. church program. These are the forms that Hoby uses. NOTE: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it after payment is made.

By Hoby Tyler (Paul Ricksecker) If you are going to win, you need to know what winners know. Hoby Tyler is a winner when it comes to having a successful magic/clown business and ministry. Here he shares some of the practical thing like handouts, business cards, etc. He has also included some great ideas for walk around site gags. NOTE: This is a PDF file and you will be given a link to download it after payment is made.