Monday, August 31, 2009
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Meet the Clowns
Hanna Banana started her clown business in 1981. She is a mom and knew what she wanted from an entertainer for her children. Hanna Banana has been contacted by MTV, PBS, Woman's Day magazine, Parade Magazine and many more. She recently was interviewed on the air by a radio station in the Washington, DC area. She has been called numerous times by Hollywood producers and writers regarding clowns and clowning around. She was featured on Channel 31 in Sacramento, California as one of the 3 clown teachers in the world. She offers a new approach to clowning. She is at the forefront of a revolution in clowning in America. Hanna is a modern clown with a soft gentle approach that promotes peace, understanding and unity among all age groups and all cultural and ethic groups.
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Write-Up in Women's Day Magazine
Women's Day Magazine
Start a Home Business with $500 or less
As a Scout leader and Sunday-school teacher, Karen Smith of Stockton, California, enjoyed working with children. When her husband’s union went on strike nine years ago, Karen invested $20 in a clown wig and makeup and became Hanna Banana, a party clown. After her first job – performing at a birthday party for twins- her business spread by word of mouth. She promoted it further through advertisements in shoppers newspapers. She gets additional publicity by giving free performances at libraries.
Karen’s weekends are now booked with parties at $60 and up. That includes the nontoxic face paints she puts on children and small prizes (always safe items that can’t be swallowed). Karen also performs at company picnics for about $100 an hour.
Written by Robin Warshaw
October 2, 1990