Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2003 10:04:35 -0800 (PST)
From: “Mike Shizberg” <xxxxberg@yahoo.com |
Subject: Clown for hire?
To: xxxx4hire@yahoo.com

Hi. I'm throwing a party on April 4th and I need to hire a clown. If you are available for that date please let me know.

Thanks,

Mike Shizberg (it's me, Shizzy)

From: "Sandy ~ Clownz4hire" xxxx4hire@yahoo.com |
To: xxxxgirl@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Clown for hire?
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2003 13:49:09 -0600

Mike,

I have 2 clowns available on that date right now. Can you give me some more details on the party - time, type of party, etc?

Thanks!

Sandy ~ Clownz4hire

Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2003 21:10:27 -0800 (PST)
From: “Mike Shizberg” <xxxxberg@yahoo.com |
Subject: Re: Clown for hire?
To: "Sandy ~ Clownz4hire" xxxx4hire@yahoo.com

Sandy,

The party is for my nephew. It's his birthday and he LOVES clowns. We are holding the party at my house at around 6pm. We'd just like a clown to entertain everyone with magic, games, etc. Whatever is the normal routine? How much is the charge for a clown? I’ve got lots of planning to do. Want to get things set up soon for sure. We would like for there to be lots of visual stuff. My nephew is hearing impaired. If that is going to be a problem let me know.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Thanks,
Mike

From: "Sandy ~ Clownz4hire" xxxx4hire@yahoo.com |
To: “Mike Shizberg” <xxxxberg@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Clown for hire?
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2003 06:26:43 -0600

Mike-

I have the perfect clown for you! Her rate is $65.00 per hour and she has some knowledge of American Sign Language and is considering becoming a Sign Language Clown. Will there be hearing children there as well? Where do you live?

Please also let me know if I can help at all with other arrangements for the party. Have you chosen a theme? There are lots of different themed party supplies on my website - and when you order online you pay no sales tax and it ships right to your door! How many children do you expect? I can help with game ideas to match the theme you choose as well. How old will your nephew be?

Sandy Clownz4hire

Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2003 20:17:12 -0800 (PST)
From: “Mike Shizberg” <xxxxberg@yahoo.com |
Subject: Re: Clown for hire?
To: "Sandy ~ Clownz4hire" xxxx4hire@yahoo.com

Sandy,

That sounds great. We are hoping to have a "Fear And Loathing in Las Vegas" style party for Tim. There won't be any children at the party, mostly just Tim's friends who are in their twenties. That is great news concerning the clown knowing some sign language. Tim, myself, and my wife are the only people with the impairment. Most of the guests hear fine. We are going to have a magician, a live band, and plenty to eat and drink. It should be lots of fun. Tim's been really down lately and we want to have a great birthday party for him so he'll get his spirits up. We live in Madison. Hope to hear from you soon.

Thanks!

Mike

From: "Sandy " <sandy-xxxxx@hotmail.com> |
To: “Mike Shizberg” <xxxxberg@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Clown for hire?
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2003 08:33:43 -0600

Mike,

I have spent some time researching this movie and party theme. Unfortunately, I am not going to be able to provide a clown for this party. The clowns that work with me focus on children's parties and are not interested in a theme such as this. I am sorry for the inconvenience, I hope the party turns out well for Tim.

Sandy ~Clownz4hire

Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2003 23:58:20 -0800 (PST)
From: “Mike Shizberg” <xxxxberg@yahoo.com |
Subject: Re: Clown for hire?
To: "Sandy " <sandy-xxxxx@hotmail.com>

Hi Sandy,

This might be in vain, but we are willing to do whatever is needed to have a professional clown perform at the party. Could we hire one of your clowns as a freelancer with a little kickback action under the table? That could work out for everybody involved. We want the theme to be a crazy surreal atmosphere. I hope that you don't think there will be drugs of any kind at the party. There won't be any acid tripping or marijuana smoking. Nothing stronger than 40 ounce bottles of malt liquor will be served to guests. We are hoping that the clowns, mariachi band, the magician, and the polka players will create a festive and unforgettable party.

Again, this isn't going to be some drugged out trippy fest. Some of us will be getting drunk but there won’t be any hallucinating going on. Maybe "Fear And Loathing" was a bad way to describe what we're hoping for. We want the imagery...not the drugs. I understand that the usual gig for clowns is for kids parties, but hopefully one of your clowns will be up for something a little different. I really hope we can work something out.

Thanks,
Mike

From: "Sandy " <sandy-xxxxx@hotmail.com> |
To: “Mike Shizberg” <xxxxberg@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Clown for hire?
Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2003 14:34:48 -0600

Mike,

I will be glad to speak to my clowns again and give them a better idea of what you are looking for. Do you prefer a male or female clown? What things would you like the clown to do at the party? How long do you wish to have a clown present? (1-2 hours?) Will the party be held at your residence?

Thanks,
Sandy

Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2003 20:30:31 -0800 (PST)
From: “Mike Shizberg” <xxxxberg@yahoo.com |
Subject: Re: Clown for hire?
To: "Sandy " <sandy-xxxxx@hotmail.com>

So many clown questions!!! Hopefully someone will be up for it. Man or woman clown is fine with us, although if it's a female clown we would like her to be attractive, if possible. I know that's asking a lot and she'll be wearing clown makeup but you know how these party guests can be. They like to imagine "what's underneath."

Weather permitting we'd like to have the party outside in the backyard. The idea we had was that the clown would do the same things as they would for a kid’s party. We'd like the clown to wander around making balloon sculptures, throwing water balloons, and doing silly little backflips and whatnot. This will complement the strong visuals experienced by the guests. We want real clown style nicknacking. Hope to hear from you soon.

Mike

From: "Sandy " <sandy-xxxxx@hotmail.com> |
To: “Mike Shizberg” <xxxxberg@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Clown for hire?
Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2003 22:25:06 -0600

Mike,

I have a clown who is interested in your party. He is available for either one or two hours on Friday, April 4, 2003. He does both balloon animals and magic, and is accustomed to performing for adult crowds, as well as children. Have you hired a magician already? I happen to know one, I can check to see if he is available if you don't have one already. Let me know how many hours you would like the clown for, and I will get things settled for you tomorrow.

Sandy

Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2003 23:33:42 -0800 (PST)
From: “Mike Shizberg” <xxxxberg@yahoo.com |
Subject: Re: Clown for hire?
To: "Sandy " <sandy-xxxxx@hotmail.com>

That is great news. I'm glad things are going to work out. My wife was convinced that our lifestyle choice would create a problem for the planning of the party. A fellow nudist referred me to you so I figured it wouldn't be a problem. I want to make it clear that we don't need the clown to appear naked. Only the birthday boy and most of the guests will be in the buff. If the clown doesn't mind appearing naked, than that is more than okay with us. A naked clown might even outdo the show some friends of ours are going to do at the party. Denis and Colin are going to do a full on "Puppetry Of The Penis" style show. They’ll be contorting their flesh kazoos and sesame nuggets all night long. We already hired Cassidy “The Wizard” Haynes to do his famous “Acid Magic” for the guests. He can take the party experience to a whole new level. We'd like to have the clown for the full two hours. If the clown feels comfortable enough to get naked, than we’d like him to spend the night. At six we'll be doing whip-its and smoking slomo to get juiced up for the party. We'd like the clown to be at the party by 7 when things get into full swing. We ask that the clown refrain from making any eye contact with guests. That is standard. Let’s make this official. Our address is 224 Shizzwood Circle in Madison. Thanks!

Mike