HANDY HINTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL PARTY...
THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME HELPFUL HINTS FOR BOTH BEFORE AND DURING THE PARTY:

BEFORE THE PARTY
It’s never too early to book your entertainer. The best get booked up well in advance, so act fast…

Once you have your entertainer, book your venue – there are plenty of good venues around but not so many good entertainers. Ask your entertainer to recommend a venue.

Remember to send out your invitations early. Talking of invites- you can download your own from my site on the fun box page (for free!).

Make sure you get your party confirmed in writing from your entertainer to avoid any confusion about dates, times and venue. Magic Chris will always send you a written confirmation in the post for you to check over for your peace of mind.

Avoid mixing age groups if possible. What an eight year old likes will not always entertain a four year old.

How long should the party be? 2 hours is perfect. Always keep them wanting more, anything longer than 2 hours may result in bored kids.
Chris calculates : Bored Children + Enough time = naughty children!

ON THE DAY
Attach a party banner and/or some balloons to the front of your venue so that Chris and guests can easily identify the party.

If you have hired a bouncy castle, it is advisable that this is turned off whilst the show is in progress. Children will be distracted by the size and noise if it is up and running during the show.

Save any party blowers, squeakers, horns and balloons until after the show. Kids are noisy enough with out these and it only takes a few noisy rascals to spoil the enjoyment of the majority. Any balloons should be hung up for decoration.

Please ensure that a responsible adult is present in the room at all times. Magicians are entertainers – not child minders!

Babies and toddlers should be in the care of adults during the show.

It is best not distribute food and drink during the show. Children will not be able to participate whilst clutching lollipops, ice cream or coke.

Remember to bring matches for the cake! Plus bin bags for rubbish.

Leave present opening until you get home – that way you will know which present was from which child. This is handy for writing any thank you letters!

Adults are more than welcome to watch the show. However, they should be asked not to spoil the children’s enjoyment with their own conversations.

Chris calculates: Children’s parties + Noisy parents = The introduction of the Super Soaker 3000…