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KEH079: Better Shows, Quieter Kids, Happier Parents: New Methods from Zivi Kivi
Better Shows, Quieter Kids, Happier Parents: New Methods from Zivi Kivi Zivi Kivi is back on the Kids Entertainer Podcast and in this episode he offers smart, easy-to-do marketing strategies that will help you get better—and more—shows while keeping the kids quiet and cooperative. Zivi has road-tested these techniques in his own shows, so you…
Read MoreKEH078: How to Be Likable and Win Clients with Relationship Marketing
How to Be Likable and Win Clients with Relationship Marketing: Tips for Kids Entertainers Eric Knaus, aka the Great Zucchini, is one of those people who have an intuitive marketing sense. Instead of spending dollars to promote his brand, he relies on something that’s low-cost but astoundingly effective: relationship marketing. Listen to our interview with…
Read MoreKEH077: How to Create a Unique Compelling Character and Get Booked Solid
How to Create a Unique Compelling Character and Get Booked Solid: Tips for Kids and Family Entertainers Struggling to stand out from other kids entertainers and snag the attention—and business—of more clients? For James Munton, the key is in creating a unique, strong, memorable character. But how to do it and where to start? Hit…
Read MoreKEH076: Creating Kids Shows with Christopher T. Magician
Creating Kids Shows with Christopher T. Magician This podcast episode is all about building strong routines and creating kids shows that thrive on audience interaction and keep the kids bursting with laughter. And who better to talk about comedy, entertainment, and captivating audiences than the wacky and creative Christopher T. Magician? Hit play and pick…
Read MoreWhere to Find the Best Magic Tricks Part 2:Â Tips for Starting Magicians
Last time I talked about where you can find good, reliable, and audience-pleasing commercial tricks. In this article, we’ll talk about other things you have to remember when selecting magic tricks for your first show. Having a list of tried-and-tested tricks is a good starting point, but I would say slow down a moment. There…
Read MoreKEH075: Educational Significance and Magic Workshops: Kids Entertainer Tips for Increasing Your Bottom Line
Educational Significance and Magic Workshops: Kids Entertainer Tips for Increasing Your Bottom Line How is an educational show different from an educationally significant show? Professional kids entertainer and educator Tommy Johns discusses their difference in this podcast and also gives clever, useful tips on creating, offering, and selling magic workshops. There’s a wealth of information…
Read MoreCan I Use This Music?: Copyright for Kids Entertainers Part 1
Questions on music copyright usually come up in any discussion among kids and family entertainers. To help shed more light on this matter many of us feel we need to learn more about, David Bilan has kindly shared this pack-load of information. See it below. I work for the US Army producing videos. Our facility…
Read MoreKEH074: Social Currency & Meaning: How to Create Empowering Children’s Shows
Social Currency & Meaning: How to Create Empowering Children’s Shows In this week’s Kids Entertainer Podcast episode, Guinness World Record holder and all-around entertainer Carisa Hendrix graces us with an interview that is positively brimming with insights and advice on how to create empowering children’s shows. Talking in detail about where to draw inspiration, to…
Read MoreKEH073: Openers, Transitions, and Closers: Tips on How to Make a Cohesive Children’s Show
Openers, Transitions, and Closers: Tips on How to Make a Cohesive Children’s Show How do you turn different tricks and routines into a show that does not feel segmented but instead comes across as whole? The answer, according to long-time performing magician and musician (and dramatist) Nathan Roberts is in the use of openers, transitions, and…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Magician’s Role at a Restaurant
In part 1 of the Restaurant Gigs for Kids Entertainers series, long-time restaurant manager Andrew Cox gave tips on how to get hired as a strolling performer at restaurants and hotels. Here in part 2, he shares more about the restaurant setting and the magician’s role in it, as well as advice on how to…
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