Circus Magic Convention

Harold Wood

Harold Wood will do anything for a laugh… well Almost anything! He will amaze you with his award winning illusions! Dazzle you with his juggling and unicycle riding! Tickle your fancy with his wit and charm! Because Harold is one Funny, Entertaining Entertainer!

Harold has a degree from Virginia Tech where he studied both engineering and theater arts. He combines the practical with the dramatic. As an award winning magician and juggler, Harold is often seen at local day-cares, libraries and schools.

Jim Howle

Jim Howle: Years ago the Circus lost a national treasure when Jim Howle struck out on his own with his famous paintings along with his own makeup and nose line. Jim is a Circus Magic favorite that we are proud to have back year after year. His witty candor will keep you laughing while he instructs on the latest techniques of clown makeup.

Harry Allen

Harry Allen is one of the funniest, most sought after MC’s, lecturer and magic dealer who works magic and clown conventions all around the world. If you have seen him, you know he is funny. The late Henny Youngman was one of his close friends who exchanged jokes with him every week for many years. Harry still tells the same jokes! You will not want to miss his rapid fire classes!

Uncle Curt

Uncle Curt is an award winning balloonist who met the love of his life at Circus Magic many years ago. Since he has created other fun classes such Performing From the Dollar Store and others. We welcome him back with open arms. His classes will be sure to tickle your funny bone and give you great ideas to take home!

Dean & Cheri Cotton

Dean & Cheri Cotton: Dean has been clowning since 2001 when he felt God calling him to clown after praying the “prayer of Jabez”. Since then, he has clowned in hospitals, churches, camps, nursing homes, community events, etc, at home, in other parts of the US and on mission trips to England, Wales, Japan, Ukraine and Lebanon. He is the founding member and “Big Kahuna clown boss” of Clowns With New Hope, a local clown troupe with 18 active members. Cheri, his wife is an active host as a Supporter Of Clowns at several conventions. She will be hosting the SOC program at CMC this coming year. We are excited to have them both on staff for the first time.

Ron Conley

Ron Conley: Delivering a serious message with comedy isn’t so hard because comedy is serious business! A veteran performer, Ron has worked just about every venue imaginable, except funerals, although he did try to book one! During the last seven years Ron has presented his “Magical Say No Show” thousands of times and in fact, he has worked nearly every Elementary and Primary school in South Carolina! Unique in his Drug Program is the comedy, but it works because Saying No to Drugs is like Comedy…..Serious Business!

Theresa Francois

Theresa Francois as Tee Jay the clown has been performing for the past ten years at schools, libraries, camps, bookstores, corporate events and private events. She engages the audience with interactive magic, puppets and comedy. She is making her first appearance at Circus Magic this year.

Melody May

Melody May: Multi-talented Melody Newcombe captivates audiences of all ages with hilariously funny and heart warming performances. Her love of her audience shines through as she lights up a room with her glowing smile and beautiful yet putty like facial expressions that emote every expression imaginable to keep her audiences of any age captivated and spellbound.

She is an award winning performer, and her shows are guaranteed to delight and inspire. She has performed for greats like David Bowie, the Jim Henson family, the VP of Entertainment for Sesame Street Workshop and major corporations, as well as countless others. We welcome Melody to CMC for her teaching debut.

Bob & Teresa Gretton

Bob & Teresa Gretton stepped into the shoes of “Blinky” and “Bunky-the-Clowns” in the late 1970’s. Bob studied at the Circus Hall of Fame, Sarasota, Florida in 1977. From 1982-1988, they both starred in and produced their own one-hour weekly cable television show, “Clowning Around with Bunky.”

Teresa serves as Secretary to Clowns of America International (COAI). Bob and Teresa lecture at COAI and regional conventions. If he has not already told you, Bob has received the distinct honor of Clown of the Year from COAI. Congratulations Bob!

Toby Kid

Toby Kid likes to make ‘em laugh and laugh they do. His award winning educational shows are presented at 290 schools each year. Toby’s skills stroll some 75 festivals per season and his comedy show plays to 150 different audiences annually. Not to mention his writing for other performers, volunteer shows and service on several community boards. This is his first time appearance at CMC, so be nice to him!