Always make sure your entertainer has a valid Criminal records bureau Disclosure (As above)

1. check availability of entertainer before you book a hall. (there are more halls than entertainers)

2. Try not to over-cater. Children do not eat very much or for very long at parties. fruit ie grapes, raisins,etc are always popular & healthy.

3. I advise you not have party poppers. if you are having under 5s. Some children are frightened by the bangs.

4. Don't give out hooters before the entertainer has gone!(Please)

5. Make sure the room is big enough, but not too big, for the numbers of children you have invited.

6. outdoor parties are fine, as long as you remember: The Sun makes children hot, can burn un-protected skins, can dazzle the entertainer or children during show. Hot children become lethargic, lose concentration, fall asleep etc. Windy gusts can blow a magicians props away (so no baked beans!)

7. If having an outdoor party: Use a gazebo or other shady area (tree), ensure the children are wearing hats.  If these are not available, have the magic show indoors.

8. If there are any tots at the party ie up to 3 years, that are wondering behind the magician, please ensure the parents are aware & remove them. there can be numerous colourful items that attract them, but might disrupt the show.

9. Ensure the children wash their hands after stroking the rabbit, this should apply to any animal.

10. Staying parents are fine, as long as they are not involved in loud conversation.  This can be very off putting for the entertainer as well as the children. (Besides I always entertain the parents as well as the children)

11. If you are having a bouncy castle as well as a magician, It is advisable to deflate the  castle before the magic show, to avoid unnecessary distractions

12. Book your entertainer as early as you can to ensure their availability.

13. when deciding which entertainer to book, ensure he talks to you as an adult, giving you all the information you require, clearly stating the fully inclusive price, treating your call as courteously and professionally as any business should.  (hopefully that's me!)

14.  Some entertainers spend the last 15 or so minutes of their show, making balloon models for the children.  Although I agree the children like to have a balloon model to take away, I believe if you sell an hour magic show, thats what you should do!  I am happy to supply balloons for all the children for £10, but will either make them up for you before hand, for you to give out, or if I don't have to go to another party, I will make them up after my hour show.