Yes, this is a vid about falling on your bum! Pratfalls aren’t just about tripping over your own feet in oversized shoes however. Pratfalls are an art-form unto themselves.
A few basics on how to fall down safely onto your backside without hurting yourself. Arguably one of the easier clowning techniques but in practice when not done properly can lead to some pretty nasty bruising. When done correctly Pratfalls can flow seamlessly into a fluid and impressive display of physical theatre.