Clowns

Sparkles the Clown Sparkles is great for toddlers and preschool-age children. She has an excellent rapport with the little ones and her show is perfect. If you need a program in place of story time then Sparkles is an excellent choice. (Lynne, Point Loma)

Yes, she's a clown, and I've had teachers give me a funny look about signing their class up for a clown. But far from the expected clown antics, Sparkles does not resort to pratfalls and excessive goofy slapstick. Instead she engages in a set of charming acts, including some light magic, a funny flea circus, and her big audience pleaser: bubbles!! She does get a little goofy, but it's very funny and low-key stuff. I had pre-K kids all the way up to 4th grade in my audience, and she had every single boy and girl in rapt attention. (Erwin, City Heights)