Friday, November 5, 2010

Magic shows for party places that are age appropriate

When I do magic shows for kids the first thing that's super important is the age of the kids watching the show. What are the ages of the children that are going to be watching the magic show? One mistake the magicians make is doing magic tricks for small kids that go over their heads. For example, if you did a magic trick with playing cards for children from age four to six they just would not understand that type of magic trick. Same goes for if you did a magic trick for older kids that seemed silly or funny for them because they're just too grown up now. It wouldn't work for them. You would have to do the silly funny stuff for the children that are a little bit younger, approximately age four to six. In addition, if you did a magic trick during the magic show that was scary. Like some magicians will do a magic trick where they will take a sword and stick it through a child's next. While this may work for children who are eight and older, it definitely would not work for the younger kids. So you have to find a good magician that can do a magic show that is good for the age of the children that are going to be viewing the show.

Monday, June 21, 2010

How to Entertain Kids at a Parties

How to Entertain Kids at Parties

Kids aren’t as easy to please as they were ten years ago. Nothing seems to amaze them anymore. They have literally seen everything and even if they haven’t, they can go to youtube to check it out. With entertainment literally available at their fingertips, what could you possibly give your kids that he can’t search on youtube? Here are some birthday party ideas that are sure to entertain your child and his friends.

Well, you can try to give him what he wants. Birthday party experts (and by birthday party experts, this means kids) agree that the best children’s party are activity filled. Active participation is the best way to keep a child entertained. If you plan to hire a birthday party magician then he should be one who asks for volunteers. Whether you live in Virginia and is looking for a Virginia magician or if you are from Maryland and is looking for a Maryland magician, you should find the best magician in town to perform a birthday party magic show to keep your kids entertained.

Balloon castles are also fun. If you have the budget to rent a castle and if you have the space, a balloon castle will entertain children’s aged 5 and up. Even adults occasionally have fun jumping around in balloon castles. Just make sure that there are adults around to supervise the kids to make sure that any accidents or rough housing will be kept to a minimum.

Kids also love prizes. The prizes you give away at birthday parties need not be expensive. You can give away sweets, toys, trinkets and other things similar in nature. Make sure that the prizes you give away is age appropriate. Don’t give toys with small parts to a child who is just barely out of diapers.

Most kids under the age of eight love balloons. It doesn’t matter if they float or not. Balloons are an essential at every kid’s parties. Remember to give them away after the party to the children who attended. They will love you for it.

Games are also a good way to entertain kids at parties. As what was stated earlier, kids love active participation. Unless your kid is painfully shy, kids usually love playing with each other and competing with each other. Games where you divide kids up in groups are one of the best games your kids can play because it enhances camaraderie among kids.

Girls are especially fond of slumber parties. Slumber parties allow girls to bond with each other and to indulge in their favorite activities without a time limit. Slumber parties are more popular with girls than with boys.

Whatever kind of party you decide to hold for your kid, your child will surely enjoy it if you follow these advices. Remember that you shouldn’t pry too much when your child is playing. You can only control so much. Let your child have fun by himself. Your child will surely have a party that he won’t forget.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

The Perfect Birthday Party

Every child should have a birthday party at least once in their life. It is important to make a child known that he is special enough to celebrate important milestones in his life and having a birthday party is one such way to make him feel special, the more well thought up the birthday party will be, the better. You don’t have to be a birthday party expert to think up of birthday party ideas.

Kids adore magic. This is why hiring a good birthday party magician who can perform a good birthday magic show is well worth your money. You’ll be sure that your child and his guests will enjoy his party.

Themes are also another way to make a kid’s birthday party more colorful. If your child is a girl then a fantasy party will suit her quite well (with her being the queen or princess of course). If your child is a boy, you can give a fantasy party as well, but this time be generous with the knights and dragons. If your child is particularly fond of a television show or a cartoon character then a cartoon themed party would also be fun. If you are going to invite a birthday party magician it would go well with a Harry Potter themed party. It doesn’t matter if you are hiring a Virginia magician or a Maryland magician so long as he fills the part well.

Games and prizes are essential in making a good birthday party. You can play any old game but you should change a few aspects of the game to suit the theme. For instance instead of a trip to Jerusalem, why not call it a “trip to Hogwarts?” Anything can be made to fit the theme of your child’s party. You just have to be imaginative. You should also incorporate the use of a piñata. Children love piñatas.

Don’t forget to make your party suitable for the age of your child. If, for instance, you are hosting a party for a three year old, maybe certain games and themes aren’t suitable for your child.

Serve food that your kid likes. Unfortunately this would entail fried foods and sweets. Make an exception for his special day. After all you have to make his day special. Unfortunately, some of your child’s favorite food might also be messy to eat, not to mention the fact that kids are naturally messy no matter what they eat. For this reason, you should prepare for a big clean up after the party. Expect to clean up a lot of wrapping paper, litter and leftover food.

Remember to have fun when you are organizing your child’s party. Tap the inner child in you and imagine what you would have wanted in your party when you were your child’s age. Ask your child what he wants for his party and make it fit your budget. And if you do get tired from organizing your party, be thankful that it just comes once a year.

Welcome to the new blog

This is going to be a place where I will give out tips and advice about children's entertainment. Check back often because there will be lots of free information.

Louis the Magician