Having a children’s magician for your child’s birthday party is a brilliant idea ** particularly for 4th, 5th, 6th, 7, 8th birthday parties.
“She doesn’t know you are coming!” I have entertained at over 800 children’s birthday parties, half of those in people’s lovely homes, and have always had a cold reception from a birthday child whose family has made my visit a surprise. One 6-year-old girl actually handed me a note as I was setting up saying “STOOPID MAGICIAN!” Another friend of the birthday child at a party where I was a surprise, on arrival burst into tears saying “I hate magicians!” Both of these girls ended up having a great time in the show but it made breaking the ice tougher.
On the flip side, when kids know me from other shows or they’ve seen pics/videos of me, they feel excited to meet me and be less shy. The other children will also be less shy when they know the magician. Good to share pics/videos of your magician in parents’ Whatsapp groups to the other children’s parents.
**Always check their online reviews and watch a video of the party entertainer/magician. Some magicians are great with close-up magic for adults but hopeless in a room of 30 children. Some entertainment agencies quickly train up out-of-work actors to do kids’ parties and they know a handful of simple tricks and are not experienced enough to give a great show and manage the party. The best are always busy so book 4-5 months ahead.
Children’s Magician & Party Entertainer – Ritchie Rosson | Surrey, Kent & London 