When looking for a clown to hire, it might be easiest to deal with a talent agency or an event planner. They can usually offer a number of acts for comparison, and help you choose the one that's right for you. This process can save you a lot of time and money.

If you're hosting a big holiday bash for friends and family, consider hiring a clown to entertain the kids at a special "subparty." This way the kids will be out from underfoot, and they can enjoy the things they want to see and do while the grownups do boring adult things.

Remember that clowns usually hire out for a specific amount of time, and they often know to the minute how long it takes to do their program. Few clowns will hire out for less than an hour, so be sure you schedule them for at least that long. Some might even need longer.