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Toby Johnson became a clown (Toby Twist) at 14 years old after he awoke from a dream he had one night; in which, he saw himself dressed as a clown entertaining nursing home residents. This short documentary takes you behind the scenes to reveal The Real Twist.

I spent a little over a year living and traveling with Toby in order to learn the business and write a screenplay about his life as a clown. This is just a glimpse of his life and is by no means the whole story.

I feel that we all put on a mask to some degree and it is our life-long mission to live without covering up who we really are. Yet, these masks can carry us through the tough times until we are ready to Face the Truth.

Watch, as Toby discovers The Real Twist.

It is my dream to see this story come to life on the big screen. Thanks for watching.

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[Sarasotaweddingvoice]

Toby Twist- a generous soul always willing to include others in his venture. I met him in the 80's at an IJA convention when his "say no to drugs" campaign with Domino's Pizza was at it's peak. I jumped on stage with he and Miss Twirl in a school in West New York. Toby made a comment that echoes in my head to this day as we drove in the area "it's no wonder people are always so angry around here....it takes two hours to drive a mile around here....it's crazy" Not a NYker -RIP my friend- AZ

[DreamingTurtle]

@Sarasotaweddingvoice Great to hear from you. Just so you know, The Clown is dead but Toby is still alive and well. I tried to make that clear but people often assume the HE is dead. He just put the clown to rest and I guess I was a little dramatic about it by putting the dates of the CLOWN's life up at the end. :) It's not the first time he's been pronounced dead. Happy Jack Feder made him dead in the book, "Clown Skits For Everyone".

[DreamingTurtle]

Fair enough, Sony Music. I'll work hard to get my own soundtrack put together. At least they realize that it's an advertisement opportunity rather than removing my video or charging me.

[timmetters]

Where is Toby these days? Does anyone know? I airbrushed most of his backdrops back in the late 80s... haven't talked to him in years. He was a good friend.

[timmetters]

Where is Toby these days? Does anyone know? I airbrushed most of his backdrops back in the late 80s... haven't talked to him in years. He was a good friend.

[austinox12]

i will be performing with him soon.

[austinox11]

i love this video and i am a friend of toby.

[JuggleTilYaDrop]

Toby took me under his wing when I was only 8 years old. I started performing shows with him then for many many years. He has taught me so much about life and entertainment. I could never thank him enough for all he has done for me. I wish him the best.

[WDQNRadio]

Wonderful documentary, very well edited, flows nicely. The subtitles provide interesting updates. Toby delivers a message that everyone should hear to make their lives a bit more meaningful, and therefore making the word a more cheerful place to live.

[qqqqeqqqq]

I swear to god. I just saw this guy at the Day in the Park Event today in Jamestown, NC. HE WAS AWESOME.