Children's Entertainers

Children's entertainers can be a tricky one. Who are these people? Why do they want to do this? Will they do a good job? This article aims to answer some of these questions from a parents perspective. I am a mother of 2 living in suburbia Perth. I have organised a few parties for my children and have had some successes and some failures. Lets go into a bit more detail.

Who are these people? Are they crazy to want to spend their time with a bunch of excited children high on sugar? No. Some of these people are trained professionals who love the enthusiasm and energy of a children's birthday party. As far as I can tell, children's entertainers in Perth must be qualified. Whether they are teacher trained or child care trained, they must know exactly what they are doing. Having an educational background enables the entertainer to guide and control the group in a fun filled way so all of the planned activities and games are completed and a lot of fun is on the way. My eldest child has been to parties where there are children's entertainers and you can almost tell who is trained and experienced and who is not, and it sure does make a difference.

Why do they do this? I had the liberty of attending a Sandgroper Kids Entertainment party not so long ago. I got talking to the children's entertainer at the end of the party and she explained this well. " The concept of Sandgroper Kids Entertainment was designed by a teacher trained mum. She was a working mum who needed to organise her child's first birthday. She realised that on top of her day to day jobs to do it almost became to much to organise her child's party. Surly she thought that other mothers felt the same way. That is when she developed Sandgroper Kids Entertainment, a party resource company who takes the stress off mum, while the kids have fun. First it started out as just parties, then she saw the need for additional services such as prizes, pinatas and snack packs. http://www.perthkidsparties.com.au/ has all the details on the range of services. All the parents had to do was make that phone call and it would be take care of!". How easy is that.

Will they do a good job? This is the trickiest one. Word of mouth, they say, is the best form of advertising. I suggest you have a look for yourself. If you see any children's entertainer who you like and does what you are after, grab their card and ask for their name as you will surly need them one day.

Therefore, there is a certain special breed of people out their who were made to do this type of job, and if you are luck enough to find them, grab their card and save it as they can made a world of difference to your child's party.

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Mascots & Minglers - Eye Catching Entertainers

Planning a part or event doesn't have to be that difficult. If you want to improve your events, find a way to make them really special. One way to do that is to introduce a little spice into the mix - in the form of entertainers - break the ice and get things moving.

And what more entertaining spice can you think of than a good entertainer. Whatever their role, be it mascot, mingler, or in the spotlight, a good entertainer can make people feel relaxed and comfortable and add flare to an otherwise dull event.

When you use an entertainer to improve your event, think about the type of party you'll be hosting. Of course, you must first identify your goal. Are you welcoming home a long lost uncle? Trying to sell a timeshare? Increasing your network of professional contacts? And what are the characteristics of your guests? Are they business people, families, students? What type of party will it be? A small, intimate affair for a few friends or a big bash for the whole neighborhood? When you've established who'll be there and what you'll all be doing, you can begin to search for the perfect entertainer to brighten up the affair and improve your events.

How will you use your entertainer? A DJ is perfect for a party where people will be dancing. A comedian makes a great emcee or stand-up performer. A public speaker can not only entertain, but motivate and inform. Dancers can teach while they entertain, and exotic dancers (like belly dancers) can keep the place sizzling. Musicians, including singers, are a wonderful

addition to most events. Here is a list of types of entertainers you may not think of without a little help:

- balloon twisters

- clowns

- face painters

- impersonators

- hypnotists

- magicians

- Elvis impersonators

- mentalists

- puppeteers

- ventriloquists

Musical entertainment doesn't have to be a rock band or chamber orchestra. What about a barber shop quartet, folk singers, hip hop or rappers, or even a small gospel choir. It all depends on the people and the party.

You can probably find a number of choices by visiting your yellow pages or checking on the internet. The options are almost limitless. Most of these entertainers work at very reasonable prices because they're either just starting out and need the experience, or they've already retired and want to keep active in their beloved profession.

If your budget won't support a professional entertainer, you might think about bringing in someone who will mingle with your guests to get and keep the conversations and laughter going. Do you know someone who's outgoing and funny? A good mingler is comfortable with all types of people and is a great conversationalist. If you bring someone in with that purpose in mind, it will probably improve your event and bring the best out in your guests. Of course, as host or hostess, you'll want to play the role of mingler as well, making sure your guests are comfortable and involved.

One approach to party entertainment is to have activities in which the guests participate. A hypnotist can use your guests as subjects and keep everyone laughing. Impersonators can play role-playing games - what would you say to the President at a fun event? A local dance teacher can keep everyone involved in learning a new dance step. There are also theme parties where everyone has a role. One of the most familiar is the murder mystery where guests have to solve a crime. Casino or poker parties involve your guests in challenging and fun activities for hours!

And, of course, there's the traditional costume party where your entertainer can play a specific role (like Caesar or George Washington). You can turn your costume party into a casual version of Trivial Pursuit, where the entertainer/character asks guests questions about his or her life or events of that day. You can offer prizes for most answers. Be creative! People love to get outside the old party box. A professional entertainer will give your party a special flare and improve your events.

Bringing in a professional photographer is a great way to get people excited. Few people don't like to have their picture taken. Now, imagine them having their picture taken with Caesar, George Washington, or George Bush!

There's only one down side to this approach. Once you've spiced up your party with a professional entertainer, your guests will expect all your events to be as much fun! They'll be talking about you and the party for years to come. So, if you've run out of ways to bring smiles to the faces of your friends, family, and business acquaintances, consider introducing an entertainer into the mix. They'll make your party a smashing success and improve all your events!

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