Thread: Circus theme questions

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I wanted to do a circus theme because I'm going to have access to a lot of great clown stuff and almost all my friends are afraid of clowns (evil laugh) but I really want to hire a fortune teller to tell everyone's fortunes. I figured that would be a lot of good conversation pieces.

Does a fortune teller really go with a circus theme or is that more of a carnival thing? Could I be safe in calling it a carnival theme with all the clowns? I've never really seen clowns at a carnival but I haven't really been to that many carnivals or circuses.

Anyone have any suggestions with the themes?

So far I'm doing sheets for a tent-like appearance in the living room. Black lights and a bubble fog machine, lots of neon and clown stuff.
I wanted to do a creepy clown dressing room theme for the bathroom but I don't know what to do in there yet. I think I'm going to do something that rolls around in the bathtub and then a creepy clown mask when you open the shower curtain.


Has anyone hired a fortune teller before (bad or good experiences)?


Any help would be appreciated!

I don't think you'd have anyone go "Hey there's no clowns/fortune tellers at a carnival/circus!" We did a carnival/funhouse theme last year and seemed to have a great response from our patrons.

Good luck and post plenty of pics!
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I suppose circus is really more about animals and circus acts like trapeze and clowns, whereas carnival is really more about sideshows, rides, and games but honestly unless you are a purist in theme I think you can crossover. I'm planning on doing a bit from both when I get my props and displays ready. Maybe it should be called "Carnivus"!

Speaking of, since we are doing the same theme this year....does anyone know where I can get a template for our invitations. I was thinking of a "ticket" for invitation/entrance type of thing. We had over 75 kids last year *yikes* but the kids friends are now saying we throw the best halloween parties ever. Loving it.

I say no problem with mixing/matching of circus/carnival themes. I wouldn't be able to comment on anything because I would be too afraid of the creepy scary CLOWNS!!!!

I have a suggestion for something to roll around in the bathtub...I needed something to roll aound and make knocking noises ina a cupboard once, and used a Weazel Ball (it's a ball with a battery, rolls around) and it was perfect, battery lasted all party long. Here's a link:

Amazon.com: Weazel Ball - The Weasel rolls with ball: Toys & Games

Originally Posted by MHooch

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I have a suggestion for something to roll around in the bathtub...I needed something to roll aound and make knocking noises ina a cupboard once, and used a Weazel Ball (it's a ball with a battery, rolls around) and it was perfect, battery lasted all party long. Here's a link:

Amazon.com: Weazel Ball - The Weasel rolls with ball: Toys & Games

You know I was looking for something to make a noise (actually scraping noise) inside of some ductwork for an idea I had and this Weasel Ball might be worth trying even though the movement is different. I've seen WBs on YouTube so am familiar with them. Thanks MHooch for mentioning them.

Originally Posted by MHooch

I say no problem with mixing/matching of circus/carnival themes. I wouldn't be able to comment on anything because I would be too afraid of the creepy scary CLOWNS!!!!

I have a suggestion for something to roll around in the bathtub...I needed something to roll aound and make knocking noises ina a cupboard once, and used a Weazel Ball (it's a ball with a battery, rolls around) and it was perfect, battery lasted all party long. Here's a link:

Amazon.com: Weazel Ball - The Weasel rolls with ball: Toys & Games

Great idea here!

Circus music suggestions-

Carnival of lost souls by Nox Arcana
Circus of Freaks (Sounds of Gore vol 15) by Gore-Galore
Midnight Circus by Gore-Galore

Click on the link for admission ticket samples for inspiration, for the invite

http://www.google.com/images?q=admis...tart=0&ndsp=20

Thanks for the suggestions!

I can't wait to listen to some of the music you suggested Haunty!

I had actually already planned to do the weazel ball in the bathroom! Great minds think alike!

Ok, I guess I would probably be the only one to point out the differences in the two themes... lol... I will just plan what I want and probably call it a carnival.

Also if you were a 21-30 yr old... would you enjoy a cotton candy machine?

I'm considering one...

Originally Posted by Haunty

Circus music suggestions-

Carnival of lost souls by Nox Arcana
Circus of Freaks (Sounds of Gore vol 15) by Gore-Galore
Midnight Circus by Gore-Galore

These are excellent suggestions for creepy circus music. I'll just mention that Midnight Circus is by Michael Hedstrom (in case you want to track down the album on i-tunes or another media store). There was a thread on circus music/sound effects on this thread: Horror Circus.

I'm 24 and I LOVE cotton candy (our university residence hall cafeterias do a special circus dinner once a year and the cotton candy machine they bring in is always a hit). My warning, however, is that cotton candy is prone to being very sticky and guests may lose a wisp of the stuff to the floor, so be aware that it can cause a sugary mess.