The Creative Process for Variety Artists (Creativity for Entertainers)

Everyone is creative. Creativity is a process which anyone can learn to use more effectively. This comprehensive creativity course will aid you in entertaining family audiences.

It provides:

• A thorough discussion of the steps in the creative process.
• Guidance in going through the entire process from finding inspiration, to generating ideas, to selecting the best ideas, to completing your project.
• Examples and case studies about how the creative process has been used by entertainers.
• An explanation of Right vs. Left Mode Thought, and when to use each.
• How to allow incubation to occur and to prepare for enlightenment.
• Thought-provoking questions to help you use the process.

Exercises assisting you in:

• Experiencing your own creativity
• Expanding your creative abilities
• Generating a wider variety of ideas
• Applying your ideas to performance opportunities

This book helps you create your own performance material uniquely suited to you and your audiences, and realize your full potential as an entertainer. Turn your routines into unique performances and never feel the need to clone others again.

Bruce Johnson has a BA in Technical Theater. He began performing as Charlie the Juggling Clown in 1974. He combines juggling, magic, origami, trick cartoons, pantomime, puppetry, clowning, and audience interaction to entertain family audiences. He is also a Foley Artist. Internationally recognized as a variety arts historian and entertainer, he has lectured and performed in North America, Europe, and Asia. His honors include Clown Camp Red Nose Philosopher, Ministry Clown Hall of Fame Initial Inductee, and the World Clown Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Visit Bruce at brucecharliejohnson.com