Unusual Birthday Party

My most Unusual Birthday Party to date

I was recently booked to perform at a 5th birthday party nothing unusual in that I hear you say

Well this was for the Strawberry Moon Reborns dolls held at the Parkway Spa Hotel Cwmbran

And judging by the video (link below) everyone enjoyed the party know I did.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Fd3isHVwvw&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR0BdBtjzLHjX5EwSQ_QjWWvSnInmQIEalln0hyM55sTqBmP7t1yN34OQ30

now some of you may think this is strange or even weird I would say unusual

the couple that booked me lulu and Brian are a fantastic couple and went of there way

to make me feel as comfortable as possible.

At the end of the day it was a great party and everyone had a great day.

I hope you all enjoy the video

Mr.t.ricks

The sad fact

The sad fact is that just about everyone and their auntie is out there trying to be a children's entertainer.
You only have to look in your local directory to see pages and pages of people professing to be a children's entertainer.
Many of these people have full time jobs and suddenly become Uncle Bob at the weekends with a few poultry magic tricks and tiny hi-fi system bought from the local high street shop, blaring out music whilst the kids run riot and mum wonders why she bothered hiring a children's entertainer in the first place.
The cold hard facts are;

you get what you pay for.These part time children's entertainers offer their services for next to nothing and do not really care what damage they are doing to our industry and that's if they even bother to turn up.
They have their full time employment in the week. If the unfortunate mother who booked them, thinking she was getting a professional children's entertainer at a bargain price, never books another children's entertainer again, what harm will it do them ?

So how do you tell the professional entertainer from the beginner or part time ones ?
The easiest way is to book from recommendation. If a friend has seen a good children's entertainer
who kept the children happy then get his number. If this is not possible and you are booking for the first
time then you need to be asking the right questions. Are they contactable during the week ?
Do they only offer weekends or can you have a weekday party? A true professional children's entertainer will answer any questions and never try to push you into saying yes to his show. He will tell you exactly what his show is about and what he will do to keep your children entertained.
A good children's entertainer should be able to interact with the children for the full length of there show.
A good children's entertainer will leave your party with the children wanting more.
Don't be fooled by low prices.
Don't be fooled by someone who thinks they are a children's entertainer.
This is not one of those professions you can learn overnight. Many of the professional children's entertainers have been performing since they themselves were children.
Good luck making the right choice, its a minefield out there !!
I just hope I have helped you in some small way. Have a fantastic fun day on your child's birthday.

Don't Forget
Batteries and film for the camera Matches to light the cake, extra serviettes for the birthday cake, the cake! Kitchen roll and cloths for spillages, wipes for sticky hands and faces Extra party bags for siblings who may stay unexpectedly, plenty of refuse sacks for all the rubbish!

party tips

mr.t.ricks: hugs

mr.t.ricks: hugs: "Hugs It’s wondrous what a hug can do, A hug can cheer you when you’re blue. A hug can say, I love you so Or gosh, I hate to see you go. A ..."

hugs

Hugs

It’s wondrous what a hug can do,
A hug can cheer you when you’re blue.
A hug can say, I love you so
Or gosh, I hate to see you go.

A hug is Welcome back again
And it’s very sad when a Clown dies
As great as see you, or Where’ve you been?
A hug can soothe a small child’s pain
And bring a rainbow after rain.

The hug! There is no doubt about it
We scarcely could survive without it,
A hug delights and warms and charms
It must be why God gave us arms.

Hugs are great for fathers and mothers
Sweet for sisters and good for brothers,
and chances are some favorite aunts,
Love them more than potted plants.

Kittens crave them. Puppies love them
Heads of state are not above them.
A hug can break the language barrier
And make the dullest day seem merrier.

No need to fret about the store of ‘em,
The more you give; the more there are of them
So stretch those arms without delay,
And give someone a hug today

mr.t.ricks: short history on clowns

mr.t.ricks: short history on clowns: ".There are three main types of clown whiteface, Auguste and tramp or hobo. In each filed there has been meny famas clowns throu out the year..."

short history on clowns

.There are three main types of clown whiteface, Auguste and tramp or hobo. In each filed there has been meny famas clowns throu out the years starting with grimadi he is regarded as the farther of modern day clowns.

Joseph Grimaldi 1778 - 1837
Joseph Grimaldi was an innovator, his performance as Joey introduced the modern clown to the world, building on the existing role of Clown as a country bumpkin and fool, derived from the Commedia dell'arte; and making the clown the central character in the Harlequinade. His physical comedy was extraordinary, as was his ability to invent visual tricks and buffoonery, and his ability to poke fun at the audience. As Music hall became popular, he introduced the pantomime dame to the theatre and was responsible for the tradition of audience participation.
Then you have Francesco Caroli (1922 - present)
Francesco and his brothers are the legendary Caroli clowns. Shows which played host to their talents included Circus Knie in Switzerland, Cirque d'Hivere in Paris, and Circus Krone in Germany. In America, they performed more than fourteen different clown routines on the Ed Sullivan Show. When the death of one of his brothers put a sudden end to the world famous trio, Francesco took a teaching position at the State Circus School in France. In 1990, the director of Circus Roncalli made Francesco an offer he could not refuse. Francesco made a come-back to clowning at the grand old age of 70. He has been making audiences laugh with the Circus Roncalli in Germany ever since. This year Francesco celebrates his 60th year as a white face clown!
Auguste
NICOLAI "COCO" POLAKOVS (1900-1974)

Nicolai Polakovs was born in Latvia. He ran away from home at the age of eight to travel with an organ grinder, and then became apprenticed to famous Russian clown Lazernko. Eventually he owned his own circus in Russia. He left Russia after the revolution, joining Circus Busch in Berlin. In 1930, he joined England's Bertram Mills Circus, and stayed for nearly 40 years, the rest of the show's existence. After a serious road accident in 1960, he devoted his life to promoting road safety. In 1963, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire for contributions to road safety awareness in children. Polakovs was instrumental in the formation of the Circus Clown Club, which evolved into the current Clowns International organization

MICHAEL POLAKOV (1923- )

Coco is a third generation Russian circus clown, who achieved his fame in England where the family came while he was a youth. He was associated with the Bertram Mills and Billy Smart Circuses in England, which later included tours of Europe. He came to the U.S. in 1953 to work for a limited time with the Mills Bros. Circus, before returning to England. Coco later joined Ringling Brothers, working eight years as advance man and goodwill ambassador. He developed several classic clown routines, including "Busy Bee". He later became an independent working clown, sometimes acting as an advance performer in small shows.
LOU JACOBS (1903-1992)

Lou Jacobs was born as Jacob Ludwig in Bremerhaven, Germany. He began his performing career as a tumbler and contortionist. Upon his arrival in the United States in 1923, he became a partner in a vaudeville tumbling act. In 1924 he joined Ringling Bros. and never left the big show. He became the most famous example of the flamboyant American auguste with his favorite small automobile, and acts with his irrepressible dogs Knucklehead and Peewee. His face has appeared on a 1966 U.S. postage stamp as well as millions of circus posters, t-shirts, and other memorabilia. Currently Lou is semi retired, although he teaches each day Ringling Bros. Clown College is in session.
tramp or hobo.
EMMETT KELLY, SR. (1898-1979)

Emmett Kelly Sr. was born in Sedan, Kansas. His first career was in cartooning. His circus career, which spanned 55 years, began as a trapeze performer with the Howes Great London Circus. He went into clowning (portraying a cartoon character he had in earlier years drawn). He worked with Hagenbeck & Wallace, Sells-Floto, Cole Brothers and the Mill Circus in London. In 1942 he joined Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus where he appeared until 1956. While with RBB&B he appeared in the movie, "The Greatest Show on Earth". Following the departure from the circus, he worked in night clubs, indoor circuses, trade shows and resorts. He was a Masonic Lodge member, and belonged to the Scottish Rite and Egypt Shrine temple of Tampa, Florida. He was buried in LaFayette, Indiana in a site near his mother.