Article Photos: Clowns learn laugh secrets at Mexico gathering



  In this Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012 photo, grostesque whiteface clown, Llantom, 60, poses for a photo during Mexico's 17th annual clown convention, La Feria de la Risa, in Mexico City. Approximately 500 clowns gathered at two local theaters in the capital city to exchange ideas, compete for laughs and show off their comedy performances. Llantom is the fair's principal event organizer and has been in the clown business for 19 years. (AP Photo/Anita Baca)

In this Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012 photo, grostesque whiteface clown, Llantom, 60, poses for a photo during Mexico's 17th annual clown convention, La Feria de la Risa, in Mexico City. Approximately 500 clowns gathered at two local theaters in the capital city to exchange ideas, compete for laughs and show off their comedy performances. Llantom is the fair's principal event organizer and has been in the clown business for 19 years. (AP Photo/Anita Baca)