Coulrophobia and Annabel "the clown"

Coulrophobia is defined as "an extreme fear of clowns," in Webster's New Millennium™ Dictionary of English. As a party entertainer who dresses as a clown more often than not, I have to say that upsetting anyone at a party or event would be the last thing this entertainer wants to do.

Some experts believe it's the lack of being able to associate a real facial expression with the clown, some believe there is a trauma associated with the fear, and some believe it has to do with TV and movies that have portrayed clowns as evil (Stephen King's "It" comes to mind).

A fear of clowns is common and our hearts and empathy should go out to the children, adults and their families who have to pick up the pieces after an unexpected meeting with a clown. There's nothing funny about the fear and the emotions.

If you want to book a party for your child, your school event, your family reunion or any other event, keep in mind that one of your guests may be uncomfortable.

At Annabel's Entertainment we're not just clowns. We're magicians, entertainers, artisans and all around party people. Annabel and her trusty side-kicks Party Pete and Cutie Pie are available to entertain your party with or without costume. We can paint faces, do tricks, help your guests create art, play games, serve yummy snow cones, popcorn, and/or cotton candy, make balloon art, etc.

We are very mindful of our clients' needs and want you to feel secure in knowing that we're with you because we love what we do, we're not just going along with your needs because there's a recession and we want the money.

You don't have to bypass fun in order to get the party your guests will brag about all year long. Call the people who really love what they do and love to see you and your guests having a great time ;-)