What skills does a clown need?
There are no set list of skills one has to have to be a clown, the only real needs are: a good sense of humor and compassion. Other skills that clowns regularly use are: Magic, Facepainting, Balloon Twisting, Juggling, Storytelling, Ventriloquism, Music. It also helps to know a good number of jokes, one liners and, if you do physical comedy, pratfalls. The key is that the skills have to be used in a clownish and entertaining way and be fun for both the entertainer and audience.