{"id":1198,"date":"2025-10-02T15:04:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T15:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/blog\/?p=1198"},"modified":"2025-10-19T12:25:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T12:25:21","slug":"party-tips-from-entertainers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/blog\/family\/entertainer\/party-tips-from-entertainers\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Party Tips From Professional Entertainers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Planning a party can feel like a lot of work, but it doesn\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These experts have performed at hundreds (if not thousands) of events, from children\u2019s birthdays to family gatherings and private parties. They\u2019ve seen what works, what doesn\u2019t, and what truly makes a party stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-elements-6a2d2d4e89867 has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"font-size:30px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/partners\/entertainers-for-hire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">>> Hire an Entertainer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<style>.wp-elements-6a2d2d4e89867 a{color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;}<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p>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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 3 Party Tips from our PartyWizz Entertainers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Juliette Rahill of Genie Mackers \u2013 Entertainers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Try to get your child involved with the preparation of the party.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get your invites out first\u2026 the number of times a poor parent has had to reschedule because another child\u2019s party was the same day\u2026!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the sugar until the end of the party.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring the fun to your next celebration and <a href=\"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/partners\/kids-entertainers-for-hire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book a children\u2019s entertainer<\/a> through PartyWizz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Brian Daly &#8211; Magician<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leave pets with a neighbour during the party.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those party whistle toy things always get taken off the kids after 2 minutes so don&#8217;t waste your money on them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book a professional entertainer and trust their experience; most will have been to more parties than every guest combined.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"798\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20251019120910\/party-tips-magician.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20251019120910\/party-tips-magician.png 798w, https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20251019120910\/party-tips-magician-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20251019120910\/party-tips-magician-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9\u00a0Lucy Boynton from Getty Images via Canva.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking of adding a little magic to your next celebration? <a href=\"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/partners\/magicians-for-hire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a magician<\/a> through PartyWizz to wow your guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Kim Jenkinson \u2013 Little Makendoers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As a mum of three, I know what it\u2019s 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t get stressed by the competitive element to parties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember the best parties are the ones which are original and fun, not necessarily the most expensive.\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep little hands busy and creative, <a href=\"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/partners\/workshops-for-hire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book a children\u2019s workshop entertainer<\/a> for your next party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Emma Slowe &#8211; Entertainer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get an entertainer to take away some of the pressure and book them early.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Involve your kid in the process of organising.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book an entertainer that really suits your child\u2019s personality and interests.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Carl Campbell &#8211; Magician<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feed the kids after the show and definitely don\u2019t give them sugar before or during!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put toys away or cover them up before the performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the show is at the beginning of the party, invite the kids to arrive at least 30 minutes beforehand to allow for latecomers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Silly Sally &#8211; Clown<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t feed the kids sugary food until they are going home. It\u2019s much easier for parents to control their own children individually than a mad collective sugar rush at the party!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider joint parties to share the cost and time taken to organise.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"810\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20251019121022\/party-tips-clowns.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20251019121022\/party-tips-clowns.png 810w, https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20251019121022\/party-tips-clowns-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20251019121022\/party-tips-clowns-768x533.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9\u00a0Capotina Entretenimientos from Pexels via Canva.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring laughter and energy to your celebration, <a href=\"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/partners\/clowns-for-hire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book a clown<\/a> through PartyWizz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Rob Hackett &#8211; Magician<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Never have food served during a show or performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid music or background noise which may drown out the entertainer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For close-up magic, allow each group to enjoy the performance best by breaking them into smaller groups<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Eugene Corr \u2013 Magician<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have a grazing table, cover it during the performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t have more than one activity going on at the same time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entertainment such as magic shows works best when there are a good number of people in the audience<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Laura Quilty \u2013 Face painter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be organized and plan ahead and do as much as you can before the party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get ideas online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book an entertainer to take some of the stress away on the day<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"753\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20251019121132\/facepainter-party-tips.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20251019121132\/facepainter-party-tips.png 753w, https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20251019121132\/facepainter-party-tips-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9\u00a0Prostock-studio via Canva.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Add a splash of colour to your event and <a href=\"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/partners\/face-painters-for-hire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book a face painter<\/a> through PartyWizz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Yvan Zim \u2013 Magician<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask someone to help you on the day &#8211; It\u2019s amazing how useful an extra pair of hands can be.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give people an RSVP date so you know in advance how many people are coming<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-elements-6a2d2d4e89b13 has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"font-size:30px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/partners\/entertainers-for-hire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">>> Hire an Entertainer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<style>.wp-elements-6a2d2d4e89b13 a{color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;}<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p>PartyWizz helps you book the best entertainers and party services in UK and Ireland. From\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/partners\/magicians-for-hire\">magicians<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/partners\/face-painters-for-hire\">face painters<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/partners\/djs-for-hire\">DJs<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/partners\/photographers-for-hire\">photographers<\/a>, you\u2019ll find those in your area on our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.partywizz.com\/\">easy-to-use platform<\/a>.\u00a0 Whether you\u2019re planning a corporate event, a wedding, kids or other private party, go to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.partywizz.com\/\">PartyWizz<\/a>\u00a0to find the perfect service providers in just a few clicks!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a party can feel like a lot of work, but it doesn\u2019t have to be! 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