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Blackpool's Mooky the Clown awarded King's medal

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A man is pictured in a circus ring dressed as a clown, with a red nose and white face paint around his mouth. He is wearing a blue jacket and hat with white sleeves visible under his jacket. He is posing with his face in his hands and his elbows resting on an empty frame with light bulbs around it.

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Blackpool's Mooky the Clown awarded British Empire Medal

Overview

Laci Endresz, known as Mooky the Clown, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for his services to circus entertainment. Presented by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire at Lancaster Castle, the honour recognises his decades of entertaining audiences at the Blackpool Tower Circus.

Key points

  • Laci Endresz, who performs as Mooky the Clown, received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King's Birthday Honours.
  • The medal was presented by the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Amanda Parker, at Lancaster Castle.
  • Endresz was born into a circus family and began performing as a clown at the age of four.
  • He joined the Blackpool Tower Circus in 1992, became Mooky the Clown in 1999, and has never missed a show.
  • Alongside performing in over 350 shows annually, he also writes and directs the circus production.
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