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Why Educational Magic Is Perfect for the 21st-Century Classroom and Entertainer
I remember being inspired by a quote that said, “Teaching children is an accomplishment; getting children excited about learning is an achievement.” In today’s information-rich and social media-crazy world, it is easy to understand why for some children learning at school is just not that interesting. Playing games online or watching funny cat videos seems…
Read MoreWhat Is SEO and How Can It Help You Get More Bookings?
The goal of every children’s entertainer is to have a full diary. But without a steady stream of enquiries, this isn’t always an easy task. Your website is one of the best tools you have to generate new enquiries. But there’s just one problem—people need to be able to find you online! You could always…
Read MoreHandling Delays: 3 Tips on How to Stay on Schedule
In my previous post, I shared practical and totally doable steps that you can take to get media exposure. Here we’ll delve into something that’s part of every children and family performer’s life: delays. Has this ever happened to you? You leave your home early to get to your show taking weather, construction, and traffic…
Read MoreSave Money and Lift Your Image by Making Your Own Hats
This one is a terrific idea. If you’re a kids entertainer who loves to make things with your own hands and put your creativity to use, you would especially love this brilliant do-it-yourself project that will save you some good cash. With a little online research, a quick download from the Internet, and some materials…
Read MoreCopywriting Basics for Kids Entertainers: Power Boosters
Last time we listed attention-grabbing words that you can use when writing content for your website, email, or marketing materials. This time, we’ll tackle words that add oomph to your copy. When writing any kind of content, the last thing you want to sound like is bland and boring. Luckily with just the right amount…
Read MoreHow to Create a Kids Show Faster
Let’s talk about getting YOUR show together. I had an epiphany and it’s this: magicians, just like children, need boundaries. What I mean is that just like when you impose boundaries upon children, when you tell them what they can and cannot do, they will kick and scream in protest. But later in life as…
Read MoreHow to Control Your Nerves: Part 1
We’ve all been there. Minutes before you step in front of your audience, you start feeling it—the butterflies in your stomach. Sweat begins forming on your forehead, your hands tremble, and you start thinking, “What have I gotten myself into?” or “I’m not ready for this!” or “What if something goes wrong?” I’ve battled with…
Read MoreDeveloping Your Hook
I’ve met a lot of magicians and other entertainers throughout the years and one thing that’s always stuck out about most of them is their lack of business savvy. Let’s face it—we’re entertainers! We want to entertain, so why bother learning the business side of things? The answer in fact is quite simple: if you…
Read MoreCopywriting Basics for Kids Entertainers: Attention Words
When writing content for your website, you have to take care of the words you use. After all, whatever is on the page constitutes what can be considered your very first conversation with your potential client. And if you want to lead a mum or an event organiser searching for a magician, balloon twister, or…
Read MoreCrowd Control Tips for Kids Entertainers: How to Deal with Insistent and Difficult Audiences
Whether you’re a new or an experienced kids entertainer, there was certainly a time when you had to deal with rowdy kids who are disrupting your show, a particularly persistent child who walks up onstage while you’re performing, or a couple of parents who approach you at the end of your show and insist you…
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