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is the best in the world!
Not only can they perform, they can teach.
You will learn more from our staff in one week than you could ever dream imaginable!
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Tricia Manuel
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The unmistakable Pricilla Mooseburger got her clowning start with Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus. Since then she has devoted her life to Clown Arts Education, touring the country providing innovative classes and opportunities at conventions festivals and camps.
Tricia possesses exceptional skill in reaching the beginners as well as the advanced performers. Through the years she discovered she could reach more audiences through her students than she could through her own performance. Teaching the art of clowning has become her passion.
Not only does she love to teach, she loves to bring the best educators to you. Mooseburger Clown Arts Education is her vocation and life's work.
Join her in a class and you will experience one of the brightest clown arts educators sharing the art of clowning today. You will receive and education and make a friend.
Currently she tours the country teaching, performing, selling Pricilla Mooseburger Original costumes, Mehron make-up, and a new wig dept.
In her spare time she is a tireless volunteer in Maple Lake, her home town, as well as a frequent performer and producer in the Maple Lake Community Theater.
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She is the mother of Julia |
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Greg and Karen DeSanto!
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Currently in their third decade as professional circus clowns, Greg and Karen DeSanto are one of the very few husband and wife comedy teams working in America today. Both graduated from Ringling Clown College (Greg in 1985, Karen in 1993) and went on to have careers with The Greatest Show on Earth, whether it was writing, producing, directing, or starring in gags. The DeSantos have served as consultants for Feld Entertainment and have directed the clown material for many editions of RBBB Circus. Besides Ringling, the DeSantos have also performed at the White House, Big Apple Circus Clown Care, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Madison Square Garden, and other fun locales and programs all over the world. For seven seasons, Greg and Karen were the favorite resident clowns at Circus World Museum in Baraboo, WI. |
You're going to love their insightful workshops on working as a team and howl with laughter at their pie throwing demonstration!
Marcela Murad
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Marcela Murad is better known as Mama Clown around the world! She is a terrific clown, story teller, and delightful performer. She holds the heart of the Miami area in the palm of her hand.
She is the innovator of face painting education across the country having created the first Face Painting magazine and convention. When we wanted to expand our face painting education at Moose Camp there was only one call to make. Mama will offer the only face painting intensive course for clowns that feature on the job training! You will paint faces at the All Star Clown Show! |
Christopher Hudert
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Christopher Hudert is a masterful puppeteer and expert clown! When you put the two of those two things together you get a wonderful new course for Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp!
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Christopher met Tricia in the 1982 class of Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Clown College. They ended up friends and on the road for with the blue Unit of the circus for three years. Christopher stayed on and became boss clown for the unit that went to Japan as well as the red unit back in the States. After leaving the circus 'Hoot' went back to one of his first loves puppetry. He has performed at the Smithsonian in Wash D.C., and performs the most delightful and heartfelt renditions of 'The Velveteen Rabbit' ever to grace a puppet stage. Check him out online at his company, Applause Unlimited.
Brenda Marshall
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Brenda Marshall has been sharing the gospel with children of all ages as 'Flower the Clown' since 1981. Her book, 'Sharing God's Love Through Laughter - A Guide to Christian Clowning,' was written to encourage others in this unique ministry. Brenda has performed internationally and was the leader of the first People to People delegation of clowns to visit China. |
She has taught workshops at festivals and conferences from Texas to Singapore. After 24 years of clowning, she still sees herself as a student of the art, most recently attending clown school in New York City.
is certain to inspire you.
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 Fred Baisch
Fred is an award winning clown as well as an accomplished magician. He owns one of the largest magic shops in the world, Twin Cities Magic, in St. Paul Minnesota,
We are thrilled that Fred takes time from his busy schedule to be with us at Moose Camp
Fred is a big part of our Dealer Room he brings a huge magic shop to Moose Camp along with everything you need in magic, balloons, puppets and more. |
| Then he breaks out all of his personal favorites and trade secrets and hauls them up to the classroom to share in his comedy magic course. Fred has been a perfect addition to Moose Camp. He fits in perfectly with his giving teaching style, his real love of being a clown himself, and his chance to mess around and laugh with all of us instead of being trapped in his huge magic shop! Fred is teaching the course on Comedy Magic, of course!
He became one of the gang the first day he was here. We expect to keep him around for years to come!
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Karen Bell
Karen and Tricia met at a Ringling Bros Reunion Las Vegas Tricia knew she had to get her to camp... |
During her eight years clowning around the globe with Ringling Brother's Barnum & Bailey Circus, Karen brought laughter into the lives of millions. She has appeared on the CBS Circus Specials, Today Show, Good Morning America and Entertainment Tonight. Also, check out Disney's 'Let's Go to the Circus' Sing-a-Long Video.
Karen has created several one-woman stage shows, teaches children's clowning workshops, and performs at parties. Karen is also available as roaming entertainment at fairs and festivals or for face painting and balloon animals.
| Karen was also the brains behind some of our favorite gags from the Ringling show. She hid her ability to produce gags, but we found out about that too, and so she became apart of the team that teaches circus gags at Moose Camp. Check her out her website. |
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Mary Ann Porter
Maryann Porter, KidMagnet Entertainment, has performed for thousands of children. |
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Mary Ann Porter takes you into a world of make believe that you can't believe" with MariBella The Fairy Godmother, Mrs. Easter Bunnie, Hopefull the Clown and more! We are thrilled to have her with us.
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Rex Nolen
Rex Nolen was a teenager selling cotton candy at Kansas City's Municipal Auditorium when he first saw Otto Griebling perform and got hooked on clowning. Later, under the tutelage of Master Clown Frosty Little, Rex learned the finer points of physical comedy, timing, delivery, classic gags, and pyrotechnics. He loves passing along what he's learned over the course of 15 years of roughly 250 gigs a year, including birthday parties, festivals, grand openings, and special events. |
Check him out online at his company, The Gag Bag.
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Mark Renfro
is a passionate guy!
Mark passionately believes that laughing matters! As a clown performer he has appeared in a variety of venues, from the kid next door's birthday party to the stage of Radio City Music Hall. Other stops along the way include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Walt Disney World Resort, and Tokyo Disneyland. As a designer, Marks work has been seen in festivals, theme parks and theaters throughout the U.S. and Japan |
| Mark and Tricia are the king and queen of clowning 101 course.
They are the perfect tag team for beginning clowns to learn their craft.
Mark is also the most accomplished make-up artist we know! You can put your face in his hands! |
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Terry Ricketts Terry was born in 1955 - the same year Disneyland opened its gates. He began clowning in 1969 at carnivals and parades. Luckily, he met Happy Kellems, ICHOF member, who brought years of vaudeville and circus knowledge - and taught Terry about makeup and performance. Terry performed in the Air Force 1975-79 with a Hospital Visitation Program. In 1980, he began working with a nationally recognized food service. |
Terry is the master of props, with his wacky and zany ideas, from using everyday objects to great parade props! His enthusiasm is sure to spark a few great ideas of your own. Terry will be keeping the creativity going in the "New & Improved Prop Lab", so be sure to check it out and ask him for help on your projects.
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Sweet Connie Connie Kennedy came to us as a student and has stayed as a friend. We made her staff because we can't do without her! You will find her behind the registration desk and anywhere you need a helping hand. If you have questions about face painting, organizing a clown alley, or just about anything to do with clowning - just ask her. After all, there is a reason we call her "Sweet Connie"! She is a travel agent as well and can help you with your travel questions and plans for coming to any of our programs! |
If you need to make travel arrangements or flights to Moose Camp, check out her online travel agency for clowns: Gulliver's Travel.
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Dan Langwell Dan wants every clown and entertainer to be the best they can be -- this starts with quality education. He believes you should continually update your skills and improve your business every chance you get. Dan knows several facets of clowning for a living, and is happy to fill you in on his secrets of success! |