

Ever wondered what it takes to be a professional fool? Clown college is REAL, baby.
Instructors from the Ringling Bros. Circus Clown College demonstrate juggling instruction, clown acts, special make-up techniques, costume design, and more tips used by some of the world's most famous clowns.
Practical Effects
Legitimate clown college curriculum—this is SERIOUS business, people.
Costume
Makeup techniques that turn humans into walking existential questions.
Director
Peter Brown
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Clown College was a real institution from 1968-1997, launched by Ringling to professionalize American circus performance.
Lou Jacobs, featured here, was THE quintessential Ringling clown for decades—his face literally appeared on their posters.
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