Shrine clowns compete in a makeup contest Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, as part of the 2016 International Shrine Clown Association Convention held at the Abu Bekr Shrine Temple in Sioux City, Iowa. Public ...

Take a look inside the Tangier Shrine Center as kids take part in a clown camp. Brett Behrens, 6, reacts while doing a magic trick with Boing the clown, Byron Simmons during Clown Camp at the Tangier ...

SIKESTON, Mo. -- The clowns' antics draw laughs from the audience. With a twist here and a turn there, they make a balloon creation bringing bright smiles to youngsters. But behind the funny faces and ...

A Clown Camp in Omaha brought out the laughs in clowns young and old. Kids were not only allowed to but also were encouraged to clown around at a camp Saturday in Omaha. Brett Behrens, 6, reacts while ...