David Vaughan worked in the car manufacturing trade until his job was made redunant. Find out how he changed his career and life and became 'Conk the Clown'
Conk. Alias David Vaughan saw a big change in 1996. He was one of 120 Clown delegates to attend a 4-day Clowns Festival in Southport.
It was his first festival. The event was to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Clowns- International which is the oldest established organization for Clowns in the world.
Clowns-International Honorary Vice-President Sir Norman Wisdom officially opened the proceedings which included Al Fresco performances, special workshops, a grand street parade through the centre of Southport and a Gala show. Clowns attended the festival from as far away as Portugal and America as well as coming from all over the UK.
It was during one of the clown workshops that David decided on a new look for Conk which changed his life. (Clowns face’s are duly registered on Egg’s and are now displayed at Wookey Hole in Wells Somerset).
It was his first festival. The event was to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Clowns- International which is the oldest established organization for Clowns in the world.
Clowns-International Honorary Vice-President Sir Norman Wisdom officially opened the proceedings which included Al Fresco performances, special workshops, a grand street parade through the centre of Southport and a Gala show. Clowns attended the festival from as far away as Portugal and America as well as coming from all over the UK.
It was during one of the clown workshops that David decided on a new look for Conk which changed his life. (Clowns face’s are duly registered on Egg’s and are now displayed at Wookey Hole in Wells Somerset).
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| David as the old Conk |
David as the new Conk |
Clowning has taken him all over the World and across Europe working in locations including the Caribbean (French West Indies), Sri Lanka, Kolkata (India). Iin Europe: Holland, Denmark, Portugal, Romania, Poland, Kosovo and the Azores. Working with fellow Clowns in Clowns-International including partner Clown Bluey & Dutch Clown Masjolie.
Conk has also appeared on Television/Radio across Europe and is the winner of top Clown Awards:
Conk has also appeared on Television/Radio across Europe and is the winner of top Clown Awards:
1998 – The CHUCKLES Award
2000 - The TAFFY SLAPSTICK Award
2005 – The GRIMALDI Award
2008 – The Barbara Miller Award.
He as now added a new character Clown called
P. C. KONK
It goes without saying that David's life took a turn in a way he never thought it would and has never looked back.