This article was downloaded by: [Eric Weitz] On: 14 February 2012, At: 03:01 Publisher: Routledge Informa Ltd Registered in England and Wales Registered Number: 1072954 Registered office: Mortimer House, 37-41 Mortimer Street, London W1T 3JH, UK Performance Research: A Journal of the Performing Arts Publication details, including instructions for authors and subscription information: http:/ / www.tandfonline.com/ loi/ rprs20 Failure as Success: On clowns and laughing bodies Eric Weitz Available online: 14 Feb 2012 To cite this article: Eric Weit z (2012): Failure as Success: On clowns and laughing bodies, Performance Research: A Journal of t he Performing Arts, 17:1, 79-87 To link to this article: ht t p: / / dx. doi. org/ 10. 1080/ 13528165. 2012. 651867 PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR ARTICLE Full terms and conditions of use: http://www.tandfonline.com/page/terms-and-conditions This article may be used for research, teaching, and private study purposes. Any substantial or systematic reproduction, redistribution, reselling, loan, sub-licensing, systematic supply, or distribution in any form to anyone is expressly forbidden. The publisher does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents will be complete or accurate or up to date. The accuracy of any instructions, formulae, and drug doses should be independently verified with primary sources. The publisher shall not be liable for any loss, actions, claims, proceedings, demand, or costs or damages whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with or arising out of the use of this material.