How to be an effective clown minister by Philip D. Noble. It's a collection of clown sketches - it's skill-building how-to - it's clown history - it's philosophy of life - and more! Philip Noble's lively stories clarify the text, much as parables unlock the mysteries of the New Testament. Though he encourages clown ministers to develop their creativity by developing original routines, he also shares the secrets behind origami, string tricks, juggling, and other skills in short segments interspersed between the chapters. Illustrations and thorough instructions facilitate learning. The magical, mystical world of clown ministry is all here - and it's made accessible for beginners, yet challenging for experienced clown ministers!