Mr. Bob

08/25/2023

I have reached 600 followers! Thank you for your continued support. I could not have done it without each of you. 🙏🤗🎉

05/27/2023

Wishing all of my family, friends, and kiddies out there a very safe and fun Memorial Day weekend!

05/03/2021

Hello my friends everywhere!  I know it’s been a while, but I want to say Congratulations to my son, Frankie (Purple Panda) on the debut of Donkey Hodie! It premieres today, May 3rd on PBS! Check your local listings!”

03/24/2020

Hello Everyone,
I hope you're inside, safe and staying busy.
Here is a little something for you to do to pass the time.
Have FUN!!

1. Notice that you can't breathe through your
nose when you stick your tongue out.
2. You just tried it.
4. When you tried it, you realized you can
do it but you looked like a dog.
5. You skipped #3
6. You just checked to see if there is
a #3.

More to come, later!! 🥰

01/01/2020

30 years ago, my wife Hilda and I were planning our daughter Alina’s 5th birthday. I had always enjoyed watching clowns and magicians perform. Because our family budget was tight, I decided to try my hand at clowning. I taught myself to twist a couple of simple balloon animals, practiced some magic tricks, added a little make-up, a one-piece clown outfit, and some plastic clown shoes, and I was...ready to perform?

April 1, 1989 at 3 pm: show time at the Cordero household in Logan Square. I stood by behind a curtain as I was introduced, "Let's all welcome, Buttons the Clown!” I nervously tripped over my cheap clown shoes and continued on- the laughter and applause throughout the show put me at ease, and it seemed that Alina, her friends, and our family had a great time.

I learned a ton by attending many Clown Guild meetings and conventions around the country, and tried out nearly every type of clown face over two decades, including Whiteface, Auguste, Tramp, and Mime! I performed as Buttons the Clown for nearly 20 years, retired the make-up, and became Mr. Bob the Magic Man.

I’ve since performed for thousands of children at daycare centers, libraries, fairs, festivals, and of course, birthday parties. In 2017, I decided to dial it back a bit and only perform for birthdays.

I’ve met so many wonderful families and children of all ages and backgrounds over the years. Their smiles and laughter have fueled my own joy, and continue to be my motivation to perform. A heartfelt thank you to every family that welcomed Buttons or Mr. Bob into their homes! And an enormous thank you to my own family for supporting this silly journey. I will never be able to thank you all enough.

Enjoy these photos of the past 30 years!

Have a magical 2020!

Bob (Mr. Bob) Cordero

11/11/2019

Hey folks, I got chosen for another year! Hooray!

09/22/2019

Good morning my Friends...
*HERE ARE TEN THINGS I KNOW ABOUT YOU*
1. You are reading this.
2. You are human.
3. You wonder why the ABC and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star song have the same tune.
4. You just now sang the songs to yourself to see if it's true.
6. You're laughing at yourself.
7. You're smiling and you skipped No. 5.
8. You just looked to see if there is a No. 5.
9. You wish I hadn't just done that.
10. I know you are going to pass this to someone else and see if they fall for it.

GOOD DAY EVERYONE!!

05/12/2019

Mr. Bob wishes all the Moms a very magical Mother’s Day! ✨🌹

01/01/2019

12/31/2018

From my family to yours, HAPPY NEW YEAR, everyone!!
Mr. Bob

12/26/2018

A belated Merry Christmas from Mr. Bob

11/04/2018

Make an extra hour of sleep magically appear. Don’t forget to set your clocks back tonight.