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<\/p><\/div>"} 1 Create a list of local clowns. You may find listings in the phone book or from booking firms or agents, or you may have to locate them yourself by scanning advertisements and asking friends.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 2 Gather recommendations. Ask other friends who have hired a clown about how their performance was and if the clown acted appropriately and was reasonably entertaining.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 3 Call up clowns that meet your children's area of interest. Ask them about the typical age-group of the audience, length of the show, and what a typical entertainment routine looks like.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 4 Perform a background check on all of the performers you are planning on hiring. If the clown works through a bonded agency and has good references, this step may be unnecessary.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 5 Schedule an interview with this performer. You can do this over the phone or in person. However, talking in person will give you a chance to observe his behavior and manner of speaking. If anything about his demeanor makes you uncomfortable or if you are not impressed by how he describes his performance, do not hire him. An entertainer should, after all, be entertaining. Also, since you are having this performer in your house, you need to feel safe. If you find anything about the call or interview off-putting, move on and hire a different clown.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 9 Ensure that you have a contract. Be clear about your expectations and make sure you examine what promises the performer makes. Consider whether there are any extra fees, whether he is bringing all his own supplies, and what his cancellation policy is.