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Kid Party Entertainment
"Your entertainment directory However, deciding what sort of kid party entertainment or entertainer to have and where to find and vet them can be quite a daunting and time-consuming task. Gone are the days when parties were limited to clowns and Punch and Judy shows - today there are a huge number of extremely talented artists who work full time at their skill in order to give you their very best.
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Don't just think of the obvious kid party entertainment acts such as clowns and magicians. If you would like a juggling elephant, chances are there is one out there ready for hire!! List of childrens entertainers in UK and US
A: OK, you've got one or two ideas for the kid party entertainment that might suit your party and your pocket, now where do you find them? First stop is to get recommendations from friends - a personal recommendation is always much more reliable than a glossy brochure. Next look in your local papers - usually at the back there is an entertainment section. The other place to look is in your own backyard. I bet that you know of someone who is a magician, clown, funny act etc in the making - you know the one who is always the centre of attention at parties. Ask them, and it could well be the making of their new career. If that draws a blank, look in your local directories such as Thompson or the Yellow pages. Throwing the net wider you could then search the Internet although this can be a time consuming task so why not check out my
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Q: Important questions to ask a prospective childrens entertainerA: Making contact with the entertainer or hire company is the first step. Phone or email them first. If they are local see if you could arrange a face to face appointment, especially if you have some special requests. Any well-organised entertainer should firstly get some details from you (have these ready before you speak to him/her) such as:
A word of caution here. Popular entertainers get booked up months and sometimes a year in advance as in the case of seasonal parties such as Christmas. Saturdays, Sundays, school and public holidays are their busiest days. Have a couple of alternative dates for the party assuming that you haven't already sent out the invitations. The entertainer will give you details of their act(s) and hire services. Listen carefully and don't be shy about asking for clarification and about making your own suggestions. Do take his/her advice however. For example if they say that the party entertainment act is very noisy, are you sure you really want it for a group of shy toddlers?. Establish the full cost before you agree to take on someone's services and get the cost in writing. This saves an awful lot of anxiety and confusion for both parties. Include here the exact date and time of the party and details of the entertainment to be provided. It's very easy to confuse dates when a lot is going on. Most entertainers will require a deposit, although not all. Check when this should be paid and get a receipt. What happens if things go wrong? Hopefully everything will go as planned and you and the guests will have a superb time. However, occasionally things don't go as expected so it is wise to be prepared: List of childrens entertainers in UK and US
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List of childrens entertainers in UK and US
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