Kids Party Entertainment in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Party EntertainmentHow do the prices at Big Smiles Company compare to other kids entertainment agencies?
Big Smiles Company provides upfront advertised pricing, so the prices are consistent for each customer. There is no tax or commissions added into the total cost when booking kids party entertainment – some agencies can charge commissions as high as 40%. How can I be reassured the kids party entertainers will arrive as planned? Big Smiles Company provides written confirmation after booking as well as sending a second confirmation 48 hours before the time of your party for kids, so you can be confident that any of the kids party entertainers will arrive on time as planned. How much space is required for the kids party entertainment, particularly the magic show? A magic show can be performed in small spaces, such as a living room or rec room. Ideally the room would allow 8’ x 6’for the stage, but the setup is flexible. More importantly, some magic tricks are best viewed from the front. Try to avoid having seats beside or behind the stage, but all the kids party entertainers can adapt to any seating arrangement. Are the adults involved in the kids party entertainment, particularly the magic show? The magic show is fun for everyone. Some segments of the magic show are best suited to use adult volunteers. As well, the kids attention seems to improve when adults are watching, except if the adults are talking during the magic show. If the adults are sitting in another room, they often will come to see parts of the show because they hear the kids cheering and laughing. The kids, however, are distracted when adults walk in and out of the room during the magic show, particularly when the walkway is near to the stage. Kids seem to respond best to the magic show when adults are part of the audience for the entire show. Do I need to make any preparations for the kids party entertainment, particularly the magic show? The most important consideration is for potential distractions. Children get the most enjoyment when they are able to pay attention to the magic show. Some common distractions could be music playing in the background, adults talking loudly in a nearby room, toys on the floor, food available nearby, or people walking next to the stage during the show. You can’t control all distractions, it’s a party after all, and the kids party entertainer knows how to adjust the volume, pace, and tone of his voice to maintain attention. The magic show is also visually dramatic enough to naturally maintain attention even at the loudest party. |
Do I talk to any of the kids party entertainers when I call?
Big Smiles Company is owned and operated by Ryan Broadfoot. Ryan is an independent entertainer, who provides kids entertainment combining 15 years of experience traveling across Ontario with a life-size puppet theatre company, performing at 100’s of birthday parties and corporate events as a clown, and doing close-up magic at a variety of restaurants. His kids entertainment skills include face painting, balloon twisting, juggling, and stilt walking, and he performs at parties for kids as a magician, clown, and costume character - i.e. Elmo.
How do I know I can trust the kids party entertainers around my children?
Most businesses and agencies require staff to get a criminal record check when working with children, some even require an advanced search called a Vulnerable Sector Check. Ryan Broadfoot received these screenings numerous times over the past 15 years while working at the YMCA preschool program, YWCA afterschool program, kidsLINK, Family & Childrens Services, Grand River Hospital, and most recently Lutherwood. An updated screening is available if requested.
Big Smiles Company provides ideas to help make the entertainment fit easily and enjoyably into your party for kids. Learn more about choosing kids entertainment for a birthday party or corporate event.
Big Smiles Company is owned and operated by Ryan Broadfoot. Ryan is an independent entertainer, who provides kids entertainment combining 15 years of experience traveling across Ontario with a life-size puppet theatre company, performing at 100’s of birthday parties and corporate events as a clown, and doing close-up magic at a variety of restaurants. His kids entertainment skills include face painting, balloon twisting, juggling, and stilt walking, and he performs at parties for kids as a magician, clown, and costume character - i.e. Elmo.
How do I know I can trust the kids party entertainers around my children?
Most businesses and agencies require staff to get a criminal record check when working with children, some even require an advanced search called a Vulnerable Sector Check. Ryan Broadfoot received these screenings numerous times over the past 15 years while working at the YMCA preschool program, YWCA afterschool program, kidsLINK, Family & Childrens Services, Grand River Hospital, and most recently Lutherwood. An updated screening is available if requested.
Big Smiles Company provides ideas to help make the entertainment fit easily and enjoyably into your party for kids. Learn more about choosing kids entertainment for a birthday party or corporate event.
