Circus entertainer Rich Potter brings a playful twist to traditional clowning, combining colorful characters, physical comedy, and impressive circus skills. When most people picture a clown, they imagine colorful makeup, oversized shoes, a red nose and someone twisting balloons at a birthday party. But what if none of those things are necessary to be a clown? Professional clowning is a much broader performance art than most people realize. It combines physical comedy, charact