My weekend birthday party time spots are 11-1 (or earlier) and 3-5 (or later). All the top children’s entertainers that I know, do the same-day split. I’m afraid that I cannot do times outside of these time spots like 12-2 or 2-4 or even 2.30 start. It throws off my timings, and means I can only do 1 party that day.
I am a full-time professional entertainer, doing magic shows at schools, family events, and mostly fantastic, fun, children’s birthday parties. I work all week long on my shows; editing music, learning new tricks, practicing the show plus all the admin side.
Weekday bookings are infrequent. It doesn’t always happen, but I try to get two kids’ party bookings on each weekend day. I arrive 45 minutes early to my parties; fresh and full of energy with time to set up and pack down. I also don’t want to be running out of the door at the end of the party. If I have time, I like to do some close-up magic for the kids as they are leaving. For these reasons, I need to stick strictly to these time spots.
If for this reason, you have your party times fixed and cannot book me this time. Do keep me in mind for future events. Try to book me 3-4 months ahead to make sure I’m free.
Midweek, I can do parties any time and I have a bargain midweek magic show for £170 and a no-frills 45-minute magic show for less than 10 children for £120 (Mon-Thu). (40-minute drive from SM25TL. For further afield, please enquire).
Top tip for your party booking times. Get into the venue at least an hour before to set up. 30 minutes to get in can be a bit of a rush and stressful. If you can get a bit more time from the venue to get in earlier that’s great. If not, bring a few friends and family members to help to set up the chairs and tables, etc. I have lots more party tips here.
Ritchie covers South London/Surrey for smaller events and further afield for bigger events.
Children’s Magician & Party Entertainer – Ritchie Rosson | Surrey, Kent & London 