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LIGHT MAKE-UP. While circus clowns entertain at a distance, a children's entertainer at your party works more closely with the children. Choose an entertainer with a child-friendly look. Otherwise, you may have terrified kids having the worst day of their lives instead of the most fun, wonderful experience they have ever had.
Two.
Have the entertainer arrive after all the children have arrived, giving the kids several minutes to relax and feel at home at the party. A good children's entertainer will then give the kids a chance to warm up to her and not approach any kids directly until it is clear that the child is relaxed. BUKI "breaks the ice" quickly in her magic show and inspires belly laughs within the first few minutes.
Three.
Try to create a space which is free of distractrions, such as helium balloons, toys, and especially, adult conversation. It is challenging to any entertainer to keep the children's attention amidst a background of grown-up conversation. You are inviting a real theatrical show into your home or party space. Buki's show is interactive, and designed to have the children have an experience of being special, important, and smarter than the clown!
Four.
ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS supervise children with balloons. STOP kids from putting inflated or deflated balloons in their mouths, even if that child is not yours.
Also, remember that grass pops balloons!
Five.
Buki prefers to perform her 30-minute magic show first, so that the children have a chance to get to know her and see that she is a lot of fun! Buki can do face painting or offer balloon animals to the kids while you serve lunch or sing happy birthday and serve birthday cake!
