Resources
KEH089: How to Get Your Audience Laughing
How to Get Your Audience Laughing Want more ideas on how to get your audience laughing and respond to on-the-spot situations in a winning, witty manner? Comic magician Alan Rich talks about this, as well as jokes, gags and more, in this interview. Hit play and get ready to learn.
Read MoreKEH088: Magic Retail, Appearing and Disappearing Tricks, and More
Magic Retail, Appearing and Disappearing Tricks, and More: Insights into the Magic Shop Business and Tricks That Never Go Out of Style Wondering how it is to run a magic retail business? Former magic shop owner, magic routines creator, and lecturer Sean Taylor shares his inside knowledge and insights into the industry. Listen to the…
Read MoreThe Magic Behind the Magic Part 4: A Driver’s Seat View of What It Takes to Run a Successful Kids Entertainer Business
Hi. It’s Steve Wickenton once again. In the last episode of this vlog series for kids entertainers, I talked about booking system trends and analysis. In my fourth episode, I talk about something a little less technical but truly essential to a kids entertainment business–motivation and effective goal setting.
Read MoreKEH087: Power Up Your Performance
Power Up Your Performance: Kids Entertainer Tips on Projecting the Right Image to Handling Disruptions in Your Show to Writing Comedy That Suits You Want a tighter routine, more control, and a more refined show? Lawyer turned kids entertainer/street performer/game show champion/author Scott Green shares brilliant tips on how to do all this to help…
Read MoreKEH086: The Fundamentals of Stage Craft
The Fundamentals of Stage Craft: Going Back to the Basics of Performing for Kids Entertainers With the brimming—sometimes overwhelming—treasure trove of available information out there, sometimes we lose sight of what’s essential. In this podcast episode, Danny Schlesinger brings us back to the fundamentals of stage craft to help us pack more impact to our…
Read MoreKEH084: How to Make Your Own Contract
How to Make Your Own Contract: Tips on Creating a Simple Binding Contract for Kids Entertainers Legal gibberish turns off many of us, and that may be why you’ve put off having your own contract in place. Drafting one also seems like a painstakingly meticulous business as you need to cover a lot of bases.…
Read MoreKEH083: How to Improve Your Presence
How to Improve Your Presence: Kids Entertainer Tips for a Stronger Performance and a More Responsive Audience As entertainers, we want our audience to have their eyes glued to us, hanging on our every word and applauding with delight. And more often than not, the key to achieving this lies not so much on the…
Read MoreKEH082: Tried-and-Tested Kids Party Games to Add to Your Show
Tried-and-Tested Kids Party Games to Add to Your Show Whatever type of children’s entertainer you are, you’ll find having easy-to-do but extremely fun kids party games in your arsenal useful. They not only help you give the children a delightful time; they also make you stand out in the adults’ eyes as you’re able to…
Read MoreThe Magic Behind the Magic Part 3: A Driver’s Seat View of What It Takes to Run a Successful Kids Entertainer Business
Hi. It’s Steve Wickenton. In my previous episode in this vlog series made especially for magicians, I shared time management and task planning tips, as well as tips on how to get reviews and testimonials from your clients. Here in this third episode, I talk all about booking system trends and analysis. Specifically I cover:…
Read MoreKEH081: How to Be Funny
How to Be Funny: Comedy Tips for Kids Entertainers As entertainers, we usually worry if we are funny enough. And it’s understandable. Laughter is a good indication (though it is by no means the only indication) that our audience is indeed being entertained. If comedy is something you wish you’re better at, or if you…
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