Bill “Be-Real-Son” Gillespie has been entertaining children and adults regularly since 1992. Although Bill has only been clowning 15 years, he has been involved with magic since he was 9 years old and sold “Paul Diamond” magic kits at SEARS. He has been a performer (clown) for a large hamburger chain entertaining with themed magic shows in schools, and at charity events and parades. Additionally, he regularly performs at malls, company picnics, grand openings, church services, birthday parties and other venues. He has also been a Volunteer Clown at Wolfson Children’s Hospital for the past 10 years. He has won awards in balloons, skits and magic competition and has also taught balloon, face painting and magic workshops. He and his wife Portia “Cotton Candy” are full time family entertainers and have a successful business in Jacksonville, FL.

Class:
The Business of Clowning - Getting Paid to Play…MARKETING IS THE KEY. If you have skills or know someone else with skills you can market – stand by because you could get more business than you can handle. Is your business card desirable? I can make it so!! Sole proprietorship vs. Corporation – which is for you? Think outside the box regarding types of jobs and so much more! Come to this class and get ideas THAT WORK! Please bring paper & pencil for taking notes.