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California Clown is truly a professional clown with twenty one years experience. He has performed at thousands of children's parties, company picnics, senior centers, preschools, etc. As well as several appearances in movie and TV show's.
Laugh, Laugh, Laugh, That's what he does, makes the kids laugh. The best slap stick clown in LA and Orange County. A mixture of banter, puzzled and frustrated expressions that put the kids into hysterics. Prat falls, juggling, magic, a big horn, games, balloons, a flying carpet and the coolest clown car in California.
32 Reviews
All my residents enjoyed your presentation.
Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thank you very much!
Steve the clown was great, he made all the kids laugh along with the adults, lol, he was very entertaining, He did some magic tricks, he twisted balloons for them and played some games, I would absolutely book him again,
Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thank you very much!
Downtown Clown was so much fun! We had a blast (as adults) and were so glad he came. Thanks!
Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thank you very much for having me and the very generous tip!
Everyone was a blast!
Great with the kids and fun for the whole family
Clown, Balloon Twister
Response from California Clown:
Thank you very much Henry!
Steve was very communicative and very fun! Had an adult circus themed birthday party and he came in the middle of it. It was a very fun version of entertainment to break up the party! He was fun! Thanks Steve!
Balloon Twister, Circus Entertainment, Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thanks you very much for having me.
Steve was great, and everyone loved having him around.
Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment, Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thank you very much. You have an amazing delicious and healthy restaurant. Yum!
We had a blast. TYSM! <3
Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thank you very much!
My 6 year old and all his friends had the best time! Highly recommended!!
Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment, Circus Entertainment, Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thank you very much!
After screening multiple clowns on here we found Steve! He showed up to our event and made it an incredibly memorable night. He did such an amazing job that we want to hire him for all of our future events. He made me fly on his magic carpet which was probably one of the best experiences of my entire life. Thanks for coming out Steve! We cant wait to book you again in the future!
Balloon Twister, Circus Entertainment, Clown
California Clown was a fantastic addition to our church fundraiser this past Sunday. Super easy to work with and came absolutely ready to go!! Needed no direction and added a lot to our event. Kids and adults alike really enjoyed his talents. You need to hire this guy🤡
Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment, Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thanks you very much for the kind words and having me at your amazing fundraiser.
He was so funny, so great with the kids! i referring him to everyone!
Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment, Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thanks again for having me. The kids were a blast!
Booked for my son’s 7th birthday party .All the kids loved it. From pulling up in his clown truck , to magic tricks , to ballon twisting, to a magic carpet! Really kept the kids entertained and had them all laughing throughout , a fantastic old school clown
Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thank you very much
Ok so, Steve rolled up on a day’s notice to my 25th birthday party into a group of 20 moderately intoxicated millennials who had no idea what to expect and dude just was completely unfazed. He pulls in, does a beautiful parallel park in the clown car, throws down some tomfoolery with the big clown shoes, slapsticks his way into the living room, and proceeds to mesmerize a room of grown adults with this goofy honky horn routine, puppet antics, balloon animals, magic tricks, juggling, and light roasting of the audience members. He ran a smooth patter, got everyone involved, threw people six feet on the air on a magic carpet with no injuries, the whole shebang. This guy got more guffawing out of my decidedly-not-elementary-school-aged friends than like, any WeHo standup set I’ve ever seen.
People laughed, no one cried, half of us overcame our clown trauma from when we were 4, and then we spent the rest of the night fighting each other with our balloon swords. Mark my words, Steve is moving the needle on the Culture. 10/10 mad mirth would book again.
Clown
Well prepared and on time! My guest enjoyed him!
Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment
Response from California Clown:
Thanks again for having me and the delicious lunch!
Our preschool children had a blast! It’s was so so funny, I can’t even find words to describe how much we enjoyed having him! We will book him again for sure!
Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment, Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thank you very much!
Affordable, funny, on time and communicated very well with me before and the day of his arrival. I booked California clown for my daughters 1st birthday. He was great! I recommend!!!
Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment, Circus Entertainment, Clown
Steve was AMAZING! The kids absolutely loved him. In fact, the adult were fascinated by him so much, the haven't left their chairs until he finished his performance. Thank you so so much! We would definitely want you back, Steve!
Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thanks you very very much!
Available on short notice. Very funny, entertaining and kids had an awesome time.
Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment, Circus Entertainment, Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thank you very much Carmen.
The kids were a blast!
He was on time and very entertaining.
Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment, Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thank you very much!
Everyone enjoyed the show!! Kids and Adults were all laughing
Children’s Party Entertainment, Clown
Good Entertainment for kids 5 thru 12 yrs old, showed up on time and got everyone involved (Parents & Kids). The kids were excited and entertained which was nice.
Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Party Magician, Clown
My daughter's 1st birthday was a couple of months ago and was a Circus/Carnival theme! California clown was Amazing! Adults and children were definitely Engaged! He kept in contact with me every step of the way! I love That! You Cannot go wrong! Thank you again!
Balloon Twister, Juggler, Clown
I honestly can say my daughter's 3rd birthday party was the best kids' birthday I have ever been to! And many other parents felt the same way. California Clown was Amazing with the kids, the entertainment was non stop, my birthday girl just kept laughing and laughing.. kids of various ages were entertained (including the "big kids" aka the mommies and daddies:) We were all super impressed and would hire him again in a minute. All parents that attended kept on saying how great he was. Highly recommend him!!
Actor, Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Party Magician, Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thank you very much!
Thank you, Steve! As soon as he walked in the building, he put on a show, and the kids loved his performance! Him chasing the kids around making everyone laugh was a blast. Thanks for making sure every kid got his animal balloon. Thanks a million, California Clown! I highly recommend him, as he is very flexible and responsible, and showed up even when his car broke down!!!!
Balloon Twister, Juggler, Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thank you very much! The kids were a blast!
He just had the kids laughing and having fun.
Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thank you very much. The kids were a blast!
Having California Clown at our event was a ray of sunshine! He was wonderful with all the children and adults. Our event was primarily for special needs and he did an amazing job. We are looking to keep his information handy for any other company and personal events. Thank you!
Balloon Twister, Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thanks Mayra
And thanks for having me, the kids were a blast!
Our three toddlers loved the show! Steve is great and very accommodating. Will definitely do it again!
Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment, Juggler, Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thank you very much for the great review! The kids were a blast!
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The California clown drove up in an adorable clown car exciting the children from the start. He was very entertaining and professional. I highly recommend him for your event.
Balloon Twister, Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thank you very much
He put on a fantastic performance! Couldnt have asked for a better experience.
Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Party Magician, Circus Entertainment, Juggler, Clown
Response from California Clown:
Thanks Destiny
He was excellent the whole bar loved his acts !!!
Balloon Twister, Circus Entertainment, Juggler, Roast Master, Clown
Photos from this event
This was one of our best birthday parties. The show was just amazing from the moment when the clwin arrived to the moment he left.
Balloon Twister, Clown
Great communication, perfect surprise, lots of fun and laughs, thank you for making this day special from across the mikes!!
Actor, Balloon Twister, Clown
Booking Info
Price Range: $150 and up.
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Unions: US NAVY VETERAN
What to Expect
From the second California Clown pulls up in the coolest clown car in California you can expect the kids to be laughing their little heads off. They will be in hysterics with all the pratfalls, slapstick and tomfoolery. They will be in awe with the magic tricks. Completely thrilled and excited as they fly in the air on the magic carpet. It will be the best party they ever had in their life!
About
I studied theater at Studio Arena Theater School in NY. I have always loved performing. I started out doing singing telegrams and different types of short skits. I got out of the entertainment business for a short while and opened a huge candy store. Unfortunately it didn't make much of a profit. One day a lady came into my candy store and asked if I knew where she could hire a clown for her son's birthday party. I said, "Sorry I don't know anyone." She then asked if I could do the performance. She commented on how good I was with all the kids that came into the candy store. I thought about it for a minute, and said, "Sure why not. I put together a half way decent clown costume and performed at the party. I turned out to be a big hit. Then someone else called me to see if I could perform at their kids party. So I did. Before long I was making more money performing as a clown than I was making at the candy store. A year later I sold all the inventory at the candy store and moved to LA. I planned to perform as a clown for a couple years while I got back into acting. My clown performances kept improving and before long I was making a nice living as a professional clown. I landed some pretty big gigs. I did a special for the dating game with two other clowns. My first clown car was in a Dove soap commercial and I got a part in a pilot, "Chanel Surfing" Unfortunately it didn't get picked up. I also got hired sveral times by the TV shows Ally McBeal and Seventh Heaven. I did a commercial for Nissan America's Circus theme summer picnic. I then landed four on going gigs at four Denny's Restaurants. And while I was doing all this I was performing at hundreds of children's parties.
I changed my costumes and makeup over the years. As well as my clown name. I have finally settled on California Clown. I also have done a lot of charity work for children over the years. Kid's Smith Kid's, these are kids born HIV positive. The City Mission for homeless children on skid row in downtown LA. As well as several others.
It is very important that I stay in shape, weight lifting is very important. When your a professional clown you have to be able to take a hit. Physical comedy is a big part in being a professional clown. From time to time I take an unplanned stumble. Just last week twice I fell off the stool I was standing on while doing some fancy juggling. The kids laughed their heads off, so I went with it. I hit the ground pretty hard but I was fine. I never broke out of character. That is very important when your a professional clown. No matter what the situation always stay in character. I have been hit, smacked, kicked, punched, hit in the face by several flying objects. But I always work it into the routine. A professional clowns job is to make kids laugh. No matter what the situation you have to stay in character at all times.
The biggest problem I have had in the entertainment business is making the transition from print advertising to internet advertising. It was so easy when only once a year you had to set up your yellow page advertising. So now I'm trying other method's, such as Gig Salad.
Well as long as kids keeping laughing at my madcap antics I'll keep at it. I still get the occasional call from a movie producer or agent who would like me in their film or TV show. Recently I had a cameo in the movie Chef and had a part on the TV show Storage Wars. And of course I'm always doing lots and lots of kids parties. I also do a lot of parties for senior's living in assisted living homes.
Over the years a lot of people have asked me, "How much longer are you going to work as a clown." Every time I think my last year might be the next year. But I keep at it. I will say this for my chosen profession. There is no wrong in it. I make a living making kids laugh. There is no wrong in that. It is all good.
I have been making kids laugh for over twenty years and I am very good at it. I hope you have me for your child's party, company picnic, grand opening, senior living home, or a spot in your movie or TV show as well.
Additional Booking Notes
The clown car is part of the act. So it is important that California Clown has a place to park where the kids will see his arrival.
If your party is at a public park he will drive right up to your party. Some parks are ok with that and some make him move the car. But he will always try to drive right up to the event.
The magic carpet will need the help of four or five adults or a couple adults and a few teenagers. It can be used inside or outside. But outside is much much better. If inside a minimum of ten feet distance from floor to ceiling is required.
Not much space is required for the performance. Just enough that the kids can sit or stand to watch the show. There is a lot of interaction with the kids, so they should be sitting or standing fairly close to the performance.
For yard games such as sack races, tug o war, parachute, three legged race, relay races, etc. The more room the better. Parks and large yards are best.
Services Offered
Set List
Music is blasting out of the clown car when I arrive. Circus music, blue grass, kids music, upbeat fun music. The kids dig that.
Influences & Inspiration
Over the years several acts have influenced my performance. The first time I fell down the kids laughed their heads off. So that led to adding more slap stick.
The performance is always improving. The more you perform the better you get at it. There is lots of interaction with the kids. A performance with two and three years old's is going to be different than a performance with four, five, and six year old's. As well as with seven, eight, nine, and ten year old's. And even more different for teenagers.
I have learned a lot watching professional slap stick performers like: Jerry Lewis, John Ritter, Dick Van Dyke. And of course the masters of slap stick, "The Three Stooges" Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard.
Setup Requirements
No addional equipment is required. California Clown will bring everything he needs.