Blog, Party Planning
Why I Love Birthday Parties at Norman & Jules in Park Slope
Looking for a fun and imaginative place to throw a birthday party in Park Slope? Norman & Jules is located at 158 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY and I highly recommend checking them out! The thing that I love most about Norman & Jules is their outdoor play space. Their outdoor space features artificial turf, hills,
How Much Pizza Should I Order for My Child’s Party?
Planning on serving pizza at your child’s birthday party? You’re in good company! As a full-time children’s magician, I’ve performed for over 3,000 birthday parties over the past 10 years and seen a LOT of pizza! The only trouble is knowing how many to get… Order too few and you’ll be left with some unhappy
How Taking Magic Classes Can Boost Your Child’s Confidence
What images does the phrase ‘magic class’ conjure up for you? Magic wands? Elaborate magic boxes? Kids wearing black capes and top hats? Taking magic classes can be a lot of fun — but, after learning some amazing tricks, what else can your child gain? Keep reading for a ‘behind the scenes’ look at one
Featured Event Planner: Amanda Raposo, Project Playdate
Amanda Raposo of Project Playdate in NYC has successfully planned over 200 children’s events at the best kid-friendly attractions in New York. She also received the 2013 Red Tricycle Totally Awesome award for “best drop off child care service in New York.” Both her passion for and success in planning experiences for children that
Pirate Birthday Party Ideas: Arrgh you ready to party?
Why does it take pirates forever to learn the alphabet? Because they spend so long at C! Ahoy! If your child, like me, can’t get enough of pirates, then consider throwing a pirate party! I’ve performed for dozens of pirate themed birthday parties, and you can find some of my favorite pirate party ideas below.
Planning a Birthday at Color Me Mine in Tribeca New York
I recently performed for a birthday party at Color Me Mine in Tribeca, which is located on 92 Reade Street, New York, NY 10013. If you want a fun and creative place to celebrate your child’s party in TriBeca, then I highly recommend checking them out! Let me paint a quick picture of the party
The Ultimate Guide to Throwing a Pizza Party for Kids in NYC
Did you know kids ages 3 to 11 prefer pizza over all other food groups for lunch and dinner? Pizza’s a winner, but it takes more than a couple of pies to prevent the kids from getting bored during your child’s party and asking that awkward question, “What’s next?” Imagine if there was a way
How to Keep Kids Engaged Before the Entertainment Arrives
So you’ve planned the ins-and-outs of your child’s party but suddenly find yourself wondering, “How will I keep the kids engaged before the entertainment arrives?” This is a common question, so keep reading for a solution that will take some of the pressure off and have the kids smiling from ear to ear! Let’s say
2015 Summer Reading Magic Show Tour
Summer’s just around the corner, which means I’ll be appearing at a library near you to celebrate the magic of reading! You’ll find me performing at libraries across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, the Bronx, New Jersey, and Westchester. As libraries continue to book my summer reading magic show, I’ll add the dates here. I recommend
8 Brooklyn Restaurants for First Communion Celebrations
Searching for a family-friendly restaurant in Brooklyn to celebrate your child’s First Holy Communion? First, congratulations! This is a milestone that will be remembered and cherished for years to come. Now, with so many Brooklyn restaurants to choose from, which one should you choose? I can’t tell you. But, after performing magic shows for hundreds