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Through the Eyes of a Clown

What would make a person spend his life in pursuit of laughter? Why would an adult put on a rubber nose and oversized shoes! Entertainer David Magidson has been a professional clown for a quarter century. He began his clown career touring with Ringling Brothers Circus. He brings nearly 30 years of insight and stories about a life in grease paint. Through the Eyes Of a Clown brings you into his world: a world where authority is the enemy and comedy is king.

Through stories and clown sketches, you'll get a glimpse into how he became a clown and why there's really no choice in the matter. It's funny, whimsical and sharply personal.

Through the Eyes of A Clown will give you a glimpse into the strange reality of the clown.

OTHER_INFO: David Magidson is a former clown with Ringling Brothers Circus. He has been seen on commercials for the Yellow Pages, Nissan, BMW Europe and many others. He is the "clown" in the Music Video "Despite What You've Been Told" by the band The Two Gallants. He also appears in the movie "Milk" with Sean Penn.

David Magidson makes his living performing family and children's shows. He is currently a featured performer in Boxcar Theatre's Production. SFSpeakeasy.

He is currently working on his 4th joke book.

In between joke writing and clowning, David Magidson lives in San Francisco where he's an irritating husband and an annoying father.