Planning a party can feel like a lot of work, but it doesn’t have to be! To help make things easier, we asked some of our professional entertainers to share their best insider tips for stress-free, memorable celebrations.
These experts have performed at hundreds (if not thousands) of events, from children’s birthdays to family gatherings and private parties. They’ve seen what works, what doesn’t, and what truly makes a party stand out.
Here are their top tips to help your next celebration run smoothly, so you can spend less time worrying, and more time enjoying the fun!
Top 3 Party Tips from our PartyWizz Entertainers
Here, ten of our experienced entertainers share their top three pieces of advice, from things to do, to things to avoid. These tried-and-tested tips will help you throw the perfect party and actually enjoy the process along the way!
1. Juliette Rahill of Genie Mackers – Entertainers
- Try to get your child involved with the preparation of the party.
- Get your invites out first… the number of times a poor parent has had to reschedule because another child’s party was the same day…!
- Keep the sugar until the end of the party.
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2. Brian Daly – Magician
- Leave pets with a neighbour during the party.
- Those party whistle toy things always get taken off the kids after 2 minutes so don’t waste your money on them.
- Book a professional entertainer and trust their experience; most will have been to more parties than every guest combined.
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3. Kim Jenkinson – Little Makendoers
- As a mum of three, I know what it’s like to have to plan and organise a party as well as try to find something fun to do in the first place. I would say try not to replicate what others have done.
- Don’t get stressed by the competitive element to parties.
- Remember the best parties are the ones which are original and fun, not necessarily the most expensive.
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4. Emma Slowe – Entertainer
- Get an entertainer to take away some of the pressure and book them early.
- Involve your kid in the process of organising.
- Book an entertainer that really suits your child’s personality and interests.
5. Carl Campbell – Magician
- Feed the kids after the show and definitely don’t give them sugar before or during!
- Put toys away or cover them up before the performance.
- If the show is at the beginning of the party, invite the kids to arrive at least 30 minutes beforehand to allow for latecomers.
6. Silly Sally – Clown
- Don’t feed the kids sugary food until they are going home. It’s much easier for parents to control their own children individually than a mad collective sugar rush at the party!
- In the age of iPad and video games, it is even more special and exciting for kids to see live entertainment so book a professional.
- Consider joint parties to share the cost and time taken to organise.
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7. Rob Hackett – Magician
- Never have food served during a show or performance
- Avoid music or background noise which may drown out the entertainer
- For close-up magic, allow each group to enjoy the performance best by breaking them into smaller groups
8. Eugene Corr – Magician
- If you have a grazing table, cover it during the performance
- Don’t have more than one activity going on at the same time
- Entertainment such as magic shows works best when there are a good number of people in the audience
9. Laura Quilty – Face painter
- Be organized and plan ahead and do as much as you can before the party
- Get ideas online
- Book an entertainer to take some of the stress away on the day
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10. Yvan Zim – Magician
- Ask someone to help you on the day – It’s amazing how useful an extra pair of hands can be.
- If the idea of having a party at home fills you will dread, hire a room in a local venue such as a sports hall or community centre
- Give people an RSVP date so you know in advance how many people are coming
As you can see, our entertainers have seen it all, and their advice has one thing in common: a well-planned party means less stress and more fun for everyone involved.
Whether you’re organising a family gathering, a milestone celebration, or a corporate event, taking a few of these tips on board will help the day run smoothly from start to finish.
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