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β 8 Β· 1987 Β· 80m Β· Documentary Β· Family Β· TV Movie
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.
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