I was wondering, do I have to put this on the invitations? I would hate for people to be late and miss it. If I should put it on the invites, how should I word it? Do I need to put the time he is arriving?
2007-07-12 13:04:33 · 12 answers · asked by reena 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
Yes, also try to assist the magician and try being sawn in half
2007-07-14 04:08:40 · answer #1 · answered by R. Gyle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having been a working professional magician for over 20 years, here what I have found.
Generally, I advise the hostess to plan the party this way: A) first half hour is arrivals, perhaps a quick game or two as the guests continue to arrive or some toys or party favors; B) the entertainment, forty minutes to an hour, depending on your entertainer; C) cake and ice cream [This allows the entertainer to pack and get out of your way in peace while the children are otherwise occupied.]; D) [optional] open gifts. Some people think opening gifts with the guests is part of the fun, others wait until the guests have left as this spares the feelings that may be generated if someone has brought your child a less that favorite gift and spares comparisons between gifts the guests have given. ;E) [optional] party games.
This whole process should take from 2 and a half to 3 hours, no more. Keep them busy, keep them entertained, feed them and send them home.
If you'd like a complete set of my guidelines for children's parties, just drop me an email and let me know.
You can put the show on the invitation if you like. You can simply state that there will be a magic show at 1:00pm or something similar to let people know the time the show will start so that they'll be sure not to miss it.
Professional entertainers are highly reliable. They don't get paid if they don't show up and I don't know about most of the world, but my kids like to each and dad pays that bill, so I show up. There are a lot of performers who call themselves professionals. A quick question like "Is this your fulltime living?" will help separate the real professionals from the weekend warriors who aren't as reliable.
2007-07-12 13:41:05 · answer #2 · answered by Magic One 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. And let the parents know that this magician will not be the only adult there.
Have the magician begin well after guests arrive, that way no one who attends will miss him/her. If your party is 2 hours long and the magician will entertain for 1/2 hour, have him close the party. I can't imagine a 5 year old (had 3 myself) sit for longer than 30 minutes no matter what the entertainment is unless they are all actively involved in some way.
The invitations should say something like in regards to the magician:
"Entertainment will be provided by a magician. Please be sure to show up on time so your child does not miss this special event or interrupt the performance." Keep it tasteful and tactful.
2007-07-12 19:03:25 · answer #3 · answered by mim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would put on the invitations entertainment provided don't miss the fun. That way heaven forbid the magician does a no show or he is late you haven't told everybody the magician was coming it will be so much more surprising.
2007-07-12 13:20:19 · answer #4 · answered by JANET O 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes - the phrasing would be:
At 2:00pm there will be a special performer - Todd the Magician has a special show planned please don't be late I'd hate to have anyone miss the Magic!
The same would go if you had a story teller or petting zoo coming to entertain the kids at the party. Good Luck!
2007-07-12 14:23:32 · answer #5 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your social circle, this may come across as quite rude. Though we generally do bring gifts to a party, it's impolite to (more or less) tell people what they should bring. I personally am quite turned off when I receive an invitation with a gift registry card. If people don't know what size your child wears, they can always call or email or include a gift receipt.
2016-05-21 01:13:00 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should. More of chance more kids will come if theres a magician. Kids love magic! =] And if they hate magicians just like how some kids are scared of clowns, at least you warned them lol. Yes, put the time and his name. you could put "Don't miss out on "??? the magician" work his magic!". I hope i was any help. Have fun*
2007-07-12 13:15:28 · answer #7 · answered by missjankett 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Magic One in how it should be planned. I wouldn't however list when he would be showing up. I have seen too many ignorant parents 'show up' right at the time of the entertainment, then grab junior at the end, say Ciao, dear, we'll drop off Junior's present next week and run for the hills. If they don't know when the entertainment gets there, the kids who attend will be there for your child, not for free entertainment and to get out of the parents hair for 45 minutes.
2007-07-13 04:49:20 · answer #8 · answered by momatad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just write
The Fabulous Magician will be here@5:00! Be sure not to miss it! or whatever.
Good Luck!
2007-07-12 13:11:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
be like,
And there will be a special MAGICIAN appearing especially for (childs name here), so be sure not to miss the fun!
2007-07-12 14:28:35 · answer #10 · answered by _i_want_MORE!!!_ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋