JUST SHOW US A YO-YO IN YOUR BIT REALLY!  (though not in 2019) CLOWNS or JESTERS or JUGGLERS or MIMES with Yo-Yos Contest!  at  the ANNUAL YO-YO CONVENTION & SKILL TOYS CONVENTION Don’t laugh just yet, but clowns, jesters, jugglers and mime performers are invited to participate  in a contest at this fun &  famous mid-west Yo-Yo Convention & Skills Toys Convention if they include  at least one yo-yo in their act.                                                                                         The use of yo-yos can be serious or totally silly, or even just as a fun prop.  The yo-yo can even play just a minor role in the act.   Contestants must be in full costume and perform 1 to 2 minutes for a family audience with some yo-yo fun. Real yo-yoing and real yo-yos are not even required. Just show us a yo-yo at least once in your bit!  Though not required, juggling, plate spinning, diabolos or other toys are welcome in the clowning bit as well. Amateurs, professionals, youth, or adults may enter.  Prizes may be awarded based on costume/appearance, audience applause and laughter, stage presence,  inclusion of 1 or more yo-yos, uniqueness, and good-clean fun for a family audience.   Performers must be pre-approved to perform, plus provide all  their own props and music if needed, and be in costume. No fire, no confetti, no water, no guns of any kind are allowed.  This is a family-friendly  event and all acts must fit this atmosphere. -The Clown/Jester/Juggler/Mime's with Yo-Yos Contest will occur              during the Annual event presented by the non-profit, educational Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum.              -Door admission applies to participants and spectators.             -The convention, presented by the Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum                at 533 Milwaukee Avenue, historic downtown Burlington, Wisconsin.             -Parking is free. Children must be with an adult. Children under age 6 are not admitted for the finale Day. -Call (262) 763-3946 for contest pre-registration forms, rules, and other information.              -Beginners, amateurs, and pros can enter! Annual Skill Toys & Yo-Yo Convention    And did you hear?  Clowning around here is allowed.