The Easiest Way To Entertain Youngsters At A Party
Posted By baiyangcity on January 23, 2012
I’m a Coventry Magician and here I am going to talk about methods of entertaining youngsters at a party.
So , how do you entertain children at a party? This could seem an easy enough question to ask but I’m really not talking about one or two, more like 20 youngsters.
Most parties in England last for two hours with a food break of 20 to 30 minutes in the middle, so what do you do with the youngsters for 90 minutes ?
There are numerous options presuming you are hiring a hall or having the party at home.
Hire a bouncy castle and have other outside games available and let them play. This can sound like a cheap and straightforward option but there’s far more to think about. In today’s age you are responsible for the children’s safety. It’s been well publicised that parents have taken court action against other parents for injuries caused on bouncy castles at private parties; the same has/could occur for other games.
If you are having such a party you should ask if the castle hirer is insured for accidents, the truth of the matter is many are not which is how they keep the price low. The other problem you may have is if the party is outside, if it rains you are back to having to think what you can do with them.
The next option is traditional games, again this seems a workable option but the young don’t understand and the older kids are not interested in such games. The other difficulty with normal games is that the kids are typically “out” as the games progress or have to wait for a turn, this may be very boring for them.
You could put on a CD and let them “dance”, the reality here is you finish up with kids fighting as they jump and run around, it is not till they get to about eight or 9 years old that many really dance to music when it’s played.
OK, so what’s the answer you are thinking?
My solution is to hire an Entertainer.
Children can have very short attention spans so providing a diverse range of entertainment can guarantee they remain occupied and have a wonderful time. Over a 2 hour period I find a magical show, balloon modelling and a mini disco with games and prizes is a great mix. A long magic show or disco will struggle to keep the children’s attention and interest so mixing in the winning of prizes in to the disco and introducing puppets and ventriloquism into the magic show should keep the children’s attention.
When considering hiring an entertainer you have to confirm they’re insured and if possible check their CRB (criminal records bureau) to test they have a clean record. The other important point is to make sure they are professional performers. I’ve been told many times about part time entertainers who’ve let people down because they have forgotten all about the booking after a tough week at work, or they’ve been made to go into work at the weekend and can’t turn up to the party. I am not saying this could never occur with a pro performer but the chances are lower as they have a reputation to uphold.
After years of performing at children’s parties I’ve seen pretty much everything and each format. I’m pleased to say that my format of balloons, a magic show and prize winning disco works and is received very well by the kids and adults.
This sort of option could be more expensive than a DIY party but it is far more relaxing and will likely be more entertaining for the kids.
Whichever option you decide is suitable for you ensure the kids are controlled and safe throughout and you could have a super party.
I am a pro magician and children’s entertainer operating in Coventry and nearby areas.
To go to my site, click here: Magician Coventry
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