Resources
KEH098: What to Do When Customers Ask for a Discount
What to Do When Customers Ask for a Discount Most of us, if not all of us, have experienced customers asking for a discount. Should we give in or say no? If we say no, how do we communicate that nicely so we don’t lose the client? We discuss this rather tricky topic here and…
Read MoreKEH095: How Long Should Your Magic Show Be
How Long Should Your Magic Show Be? (Plus Magic Trick Giveaways for Children) In this episode, we discuss an often-debated topic among kids and family entertainers: how long should a magic show be? We consider kids’ psychology today and share insights from our own experiences. Furthermore, we share two magic tricks that you can give…
Read MoreKEH094: Balloon Entertainment, Thank You Notes, and Balloon Safety
Balloon Entertainment, Thank You Notes, and Balloon Safety For professionals who are into balloon entertainment, this question often comes up: should we concern ourselves more with serving our customers and hence being a commercial act, or should we focus on advancing our art? It’s a dilemma that not just balloon twisters face, but any artist…
Read MoreKEH093: Bare-bones SEO, PA Systems and Upsells for Kids Entertainers
Bare-bones SEO, PA Systems and Upsells for Kids Entertainers Among the top things that can make a huge difference to your children’s shows is a good-quality PA system. But from so many options, how can you tell which system will serve you best? We give you tips and a fantastic free resource in this episode.…
Read MoreKEH092: Keeping Your Act Fresh, Adding Backing Tracks, and Missing a Gig
Keeping Your Act Fresh, Adding Backing Tracks, and Missing a Gig Are you tapping the power of backing tracks and effects to inject energy into your children’s shows? If not, this episode just might nudge you to give them a try, and we give you the resources you need to start. And if you feel…
Read MoreKEH090: Kickstarting the New Kids Entertainer Podcast
Kickstarting the New Kids Entertainer Podcast Welcome to the new season of the Kids Entertainer Podcast! We’re thrilled to be back and we hope you are, too. With our return, we introduce BIG changes aimed to bring you continued inspiration, valuable knowledge and actionable tips that will help your children’s entertainment career to flourish. Ready…
Read MoreKEH089: 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. In this episode we discuss:…
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…
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