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Latest terms from the glossary

The squirting flower prop is a classic clown gag that continues to garner laughs after decades of comic mischief.

A circus extravaganza refers to an elaborate circus production that features a variety show of daring acts, spectacle set pieces, bright costumes, and unrestrained whimsy centered around clowns to delight audiences of all ages.

The death-defying act of funambulism involves daring high wire walks and feats of balance that have long amazed circus audiences.

The art of puppetry has an extensive history intertwined with clowning and circus arts. Many clowns integrate puppets and puppeteer skills into acts to create unique spectacle and comedy routines for audiences of all ages.

The fool is one of the classic clown archetypes that has existed for centuries across many cultures. Often portrayed with outlandish clothes and eccentric behaviors, the fool plays a unique comedic role that both entertains audiences while subtly questioning societal norms.

A prankster in clowning refers to a clown whose main role is to play harmless practical jokes and pranks to amuse the audience.

Stunt performance refers to theatrical displays of challenging or seemingly dangerous physical acts, often based on technical skills requiring practiced dexterity and daredevil risk-taking.

Fire breathing is the act of creating a plume or stream of fire from one's mouth. It is a traditional circus skill that involves safely manipulating and extinguishing fuel flames.