How to choose an entertainer.

Questions to ask

A.Is he/she a "real" clown, or just a person dressed up in a silly costume with a bit of face paint.
B.Can the entertainer point you to references or testimonials from similar recent events?
C.Will the entertainer ensure your child is made a fuss of at the party - ensuring it is their special day?
D.Can the entertainer cover a range of activities to ensure your own particular party is accounted for - eg Juggling, Magic, Balancing, Puppets, Novel Party games, balloon sculpting and so forth.
E.Can you see pictures of previous parties to get a feel for how the party will look - on the web, or in a brochure for example.

At the end of the party, it's your kids that are going to decide if the party was fun or not, so please don't get caught out with cheap imitations. Know what to expect and look for references!

JB does all of the above and more. JB Guarantees that your kids will have a ball, and remember their party as the best party ever ! You never know, they may even end up going to Clown College when they get to my age!!!!

Why a live entertainer rather than none at all, or 2 hours in a noisy faceless activity centre?

Most parents I chat to are considering these two options. To be honest, each has its own merits. My two kids have enjoyed all of the above at various times, and have no real "hates".


However, here are the main reasons I believe a live entertainer makes for an ideal party.

1. Your child's friends (and their mums:-) get to see your happy home
2. None of that horrible noise that is pervasive in Dublin's"leisure" centres
3. A chance to introduce your child to neat party games - (games that can replace the TV when I'm long gone)
4. There is nothing better than hearing your children and their friends laugh together in your own home.
5. Professional entertainment frees up your time to look after the food and presents that need organising in any party.
6. No risk of children getting lost or hurt - as is the case in most leisure complexes
7. Secretly - Mums and Dads enjoy my shows too !!
8. All children receive a hand made gift at my shows
9. The Birthday boy/girl is completely spoilt for the whole show - not just blowing out a candle on a cake.
10. When I do a show, all the kids talk to their mums and school friends about "so and so's birthday" making your child the news of the classroom for weeks to come.
11. All the world loves a clown!