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International Clown Week: Meet circus clown Leo Acton

By Brian Weckerly,

1 days ago

August 1-7 is International Clown Week, and we’re celebrating clowns across the world as they entertain and make people laugh.

Our Quad Cities News’ Brian Weckerly spoke with circus clown Leo Acton ahead of his performances August 12 in Buffalo, Iowa with Culpepper & Merriweather Circus.

For show information, click here.

Leo Acton (photo submitted)
Leo Acton (photo submitted)

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