Circus Buffoon starts out in a tear down. The clown, Amos, takes the reader over the circus lot telling a realistic story of circus life. He wants his clowning to be highly respected. He also teaches a heel and toe trapeze act to Andrea, a showgirl. Amos and his friends tour with the Patterson and Palmer Circus. Close to the end of the season, a rumour circulates that a special unit will be going to Europe. Only the best will be picked.