History of Clown Makeup

Series Summary

The great Charlie Chaplin once stated, “I remain just one thing, and one thing only, and that is a clown. It places me on a far higher plane than any politician.” It's true. Humanity loves the humor and lightness that clowns give to their audience. Many of us would much rather see a clown perform than a typical politician, though some may argue about the difference between the two. Clowns make us feel good about ourselves. Whether we are laughing at our own problems or at the blunders of the entertainers, clowns have influenced all cultures and social classes. The mockery of both the sacred and profane forces all of us to release our societal taboos. In this, the role of the clown is extremely important in society. And, what is a better remedy to the seriousness of life than laughter? Humankind is always going to need these well wishers.

If you have been considering joining the elite clown profession, this free video series is perfect for you. Our expert, Paul Anderson, has had a very successful career as a clown, and he offers tips to make your clown makeup perfect. Learn how to apply different kinds of clown make: harlequin, hobo, august, and white. If you are looking for the perfect clown makeup, take a moment, and learn how to apply clown makeup today!

Video Transcript

"On behalf of Expert Village this is Paul Anderson from Hollywood, Florida in the ABC circus. Today I'm going to show you about clown makeup. Makeup for clowns, well that is a long subject. We are going to try and keep it simple and show you just 4 different clowns today. Makeup for clowns go way back sitting around the camp fire telling stories, cavemen perhaps took a charcoal and drew a little funny face on top of his to make it accent the eyes. Bring out the mouth a little bit perhaps. So makeup goes way back just a simple as charcoal and you can use charcoal now. But now day there is a lot of different makeup products. You can go to your local costume store or magic store. Frequently they sale clown supplies as well. There is lots of different makeup to choose from let's explore what kind of makeup is out there. What kind of makeup should I use. Well let's keep it simple perhaps 3 colors white, black, red those are good."