NYC Magician Gives Party Tips

Planning a great children's party in New York City does not have to be stressful if you work with a solid plan and reputable party services providers.  These tips from a professional NYC magician will help you get your party started.If your child is under the age of five try not to invite too many children to the party.  Older children can get along with large groups of other kids but the little ones are still developing their social skills.  The general rule of thumb is the younger the child the smaller the party.Many New York parents are pressed for time on the weekends so planning a child's birthday party during the week can sometimes work out well for you and your guests.  Many party entertainers are booked solid on weekends and charge a premium for Saturday and Sunday but they may be able to offer a discount to you if you book them during the week.  Be sure to ask about weekday discounts.When hiring entertainment for your child's party, be sure to ask for professional references. If you're going to deal with a party entertainment agency check them out on services like Yelp to see what other people are saying about their reliability and professionalism.For children under the age of four, try keeping the party to three hours or less.  Two hours is very popular in Manhattan where both parents and children had busy social schedules.Allow your guests 30 minutes to settle in and grab a snack before starting your entertainment.  A professional magician makes a great party even more fun.  Be sure to find a magician in who is good with kids and has plenty of experience working at birthday parties like yours.  A good children's magician will be funny, warm and very patient.  Be sure to hire a magician with a live bunny rabbit.  Children really enjoy the surprise of seeing a bunny rabbit appear.Ask if the magician has other talents besides sleight of hand.  Younger children will react quite well to juggling, puppetry and balloon sculptures.  Variety and surprise are important parts of a good children's entertainment program.Consider renting out a party room for the event.  Party rooms will often have parking and other amenities that you may not have available in your part of the city.  Keep in mind that party rooms can be very noisy and distracting.  You may elect to go with a room at a restaurant instead.While renting out a party room costs more money then having the party in your own apartment, it's awfully nice to not have to prepare your home for the event and deal with all the cleaning when it's done