Meet Our Speakers

Steve Kissell

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In the words of the GEICO Gecko ...

My job is to make you laugh; I love my job!"

- Steve Kissell

 

www.KissellTalks.com

Tom King

Tom King

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Tom King, is the author of the book Clown Soup and has articles in Funny Paper, The New Calliope, Clowning Around, and Circus Magic E-Mag. Tom is an award winner in makeup, costume and performance. He looks forward to sharing his love of clowning with you.

Marty & Brenda Hahne

Brenda and Marty Hahne

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Marty & Brenda Hahne present nearly 400 performances of their show, Dazzling Magic, each year. In their spare time the hop between seven different cruise ships. Marty and Brenda are ready to share their experience with you..

Doulos & Checkers

Mark and Nettie Burgess

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Mark and Nettie Burgess, Doulos and Checkers, use songs, skits, drama, illusions, story telling, puppets and ventriloquism in their performances. They offer humorous, yet sometimes serious, views of the world and the way we live our lives.

Heather Banks

Heather Banks

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Heather Banks began as a face painter at age 15, and has worked to grow All Star Events and Silly Farm Supplies into industry leaders. Heather has extensive knowledge in e-commerce and niche marketing. Heather is excited to share her industry knowledge and Face Painting arsenal with everyone.

Jim Howle

Jim Howell

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While touring with RBB&B Jim was selected as the show's official artist. He left the show in 1974 to pursue his painting career. He he is regarded as America's premier clown portrait artist. Jim is excellent at makeup design and has developed his own line of clown makeup. Jim was inducted into the Clown Hall of Fame in 1994.

 

Circus Magic Convention

Circus Magic 2009

Feb. 27-Mar. 1, 2009
Williamsburg, VA
Fun Filled And Family Oriented Fun for Clowns, Magicians, and other Family Entertainers.
Visit the Circus Magic Website

Kentucky Clown Derby

Kentucky Clown Derby 2008

October 16-19, 2008
Louisville, KY
Featuring Toby Kid, Dana & Jane Abendschein, Dave Risley, Penne Peterson-Sewall, Dave Hill, Tom King, Jim Howle, Bill Young and of course, Steve Kissell.
Visit the Kentucky Clown Derby Website