Blog, Party Planning
Kid’s Party Tip: When Should I Serve Food?
If I can do anything to stop one of the greatest mistakes that has been proven time and time again, I will advise you to not plan birthday party entertainment while the kids are eating. You’ll watch in horror as your vision of a fun/engaging event for your child melts into a nightmare. There are
8 Questions You Must Ask BEFORE You Book a Children’s Party Magician
Hiring the right children’s magician is an important part of planning your child’s party…and it can also be quite stressful. How do you find the right match for you? How do you know who to trust? Where do you go for advice? First of all, this is not an easy task and it’s totally normal
5 Tips for Booking Your Blue and Gold Banquet Magician
Planning your Blue and Gold Banquet? You could book the first magician that you find, but it’s not recommended… The magician you choose can have a big impact on the success (or failure) of your banquet. To ensure your event is a success, ask these questions when booking a magician for your Blue and Gold
8 Goofy Ways to Make Your Kids Laugh
There are very few things that can beat the sound of kids laughing. As a Dad and professional children’s magician in NYC, I’ve come to understand the nuances of what kids think is funny. Because making kids laugh is so much fun, I thought I’d share a few of my secrets… Read this and then
Creating the Conditions for Entertainment
Have you ever felt frustrated by people speaking during your movie? Annoyed when someone spilled a drink on you in a crowded restaurant? The movie itself would have been great. The food at the restaurant was probably delicious. But the loud movie-goers and the crowded restaurant ended up ruining your experience. Your experience of entertainment
How to Involve Kids in Birthday Party Planning
You could plan your son or daughter’s birthday party by yourself, but you’d be missing out on half the fun! Planning a birthday party with your child also gives them a sense of ownership, opens up opportunities for teachable moments, and allows you to manage expectations for the day. So, without further ado,
6 Tips for Throwing a Fun Birthday Party for Kids
Planning a birthday party for your son or daughter? Follow these tips and your child’s party is guaranteed to be the most fun and exciting one yet! 1. Keep it simple It is super easy to get carried away with decorations, platters of food, and parties that go on for hours on end. But simple
NYC Summer Reading Library Magic Shows
Every summer I create a fun and exciting magic show with 2 goals in mind: to generate enthusiasm for summer reading and to increase participation in reading programs at public libraries across NYC This year I’ll be performing my new summer reading magic show at libraries across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx…
10 Inexpensive Birthday Party Games
Searching for inexpensive birthday party games? Then seek no further! Here are 10 of my favorite games for kid’s parties. You can get all of the materials inexpensively or – better yet – for FREE! Birthday Party Games Crazy Coloring Kids love drawing on paper, and it’s a hundred times more exciting when you let
My Top 7 Tips for Planning an Awesome Birthday Party
I’m guessing you’re planning a birthday party for your son or daughter. Somewhere in New York City, New Jersey or Connecticut, perhaps? Surely, there must be some magic formula for turning the party into a fun, inclusive and engaging event, right? The great results that families across the tri-state area have experienced can be repeated