Children's Birthday Parties
"A magic show as part of the birthday party plan... What a great idea!" Sure! The Robert K. Miller approach is, "Call me first. Let's see what works best for you." In the meantime, however, here are some helpful hints about children and magic.
4th and 5th birthday party This is about the age when an awareness of magic dawns. Children begin to realize what's possible and what's impossible, and the impossible is magic. Remember?
The guest of honor will certainly like Joanne. Have you met Joanne? She's my wood duck. She wears a top hat and "ducks" for alphabet cards.
Your child will wonder "How did the duck know which cards to pull out while blindfolded, and how did she spell my name?"
6th through 8th birthday party These are the most popular ages for a magic show party. The memories will last a lifetime.
Unforgettable!
9th and 10th birthday party My program becomes more sophisticated. Much of the magic for this age group is the same as for mom and dad. A close-up magic show with cards, coins and other small props also works well here, particularly for boys.
Middle School Curiously, this is a very difficult age for magic entertainment. These youngsters often feel that they are too old for a magic show ("magic is for little kids"). Not to worry. In a few years, they'll come back. We all do!
By the way, here's a good guideline for choosing entertainment for your own child: Try to go along with the young person's request. If it's your idea, be careful. If your child wants a magician, great.
Caution: Always consider what the youngster means by "magician." It may be impossible to meet television-based expectations. I do not fly around, saw people in half, vanish in a flash of flame or pull birds out of the air. What I do is to open the doorway to a fun time.
There is also special magic for more mature young people & family members. Don't miss it.
Wow! But what's it like?
Consider a 45-50 minute show with colorful and unusual props, familiar characters, plus a succession of magical surprises one after the other. The birthday child is the star. He or she helps with some of the magic effects and even receives two special souvenirs created by magic during the program.
"This simple wood dowel was just sitting on E-Bay until I found it. Now, they say it's the only one in the world -- a piece of Pinocchio's nose. Yes! It was left over after Geppetto the woodcarver made the puppet. But, is it real?" Through the guidance of the guest of honor, the entire audience proves that it is! (You will be astounded, too!)
Don't forget to have your camera on hand for this one!
Free information Here's something that will help you get ready for the party and make it easier for you. Based on my years of experience ... entertaining at hundreds and hundreds of childen's parties ... I prepared Ten Tips For The Perfect Birthday Party.
It's a one-page outline with simple but proven suggestions. Please call or e-mail me. I will be happy to send it to you without charge, and no obligation, of course. I think you will be glad you did!
Select a magic show for youngsters, a community group or organization, a company or an anniversary, open house, surprise party or reunion.