The Creepy History of Clowns: From Entertainers to Nightmares

Are you afraid of clowns? You're not alone. Join Dr. Daryn Reyman-Lock, curator of the Barnum Museum, as we dive into the creepy history of clowns. From ancient jesters to modern horror icons, we'll uncover why clowns went from beloved entertainers to symbols of fear. Stay till the end for a heroic tale of a clown who saved lives during a tragic circus fire. Don't miss Part 2 for the full story!

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00:00 Introduction to creepy clowns
01:19 Early history of clowns
02:38 Pantomimes and Grimaldi's story
04:18 Dubrow's Pierrot
04:55 Clowns in the circus for comic relief
05:58 Clowns portrayal in society and film
07:12 Fear of clowns
07:28 Emmett Kelly the Clown