Not much at all. For my Magic & Comedy show, an 8′ by 8′ area will suffice.  For our Escape & Illusion show, an 8′ by 8′ area with at least 9′ ceiling height is needed.  For kid’s birthday shows I need about a 6 ‘ by 6 ‘ area. Usually, your living room is a perfect place for this. Other than that, an area in front of the performing area for the children to sit and enjoy the show is all that is needed.

No, I bring my own case that folds up into a table.

Yes I can providing the weather is okay. If the wind is blowing, that can be too much as some of my props are very light and will blow away. It’s usually best to have it indoors, plus there will be less distractions.

Well, it’s your home so you can do whatever you’d like… however, I recommend serving treats & drinks before or after the show. It’s a HUGE distraction for the kids. Serving the snacks, eating them and the clean-up are very disruptive to the show, and at this age, they need the least amount of distractions as possible.  So, I HIGHLY recommend NOT serving goodies during the performance.  Also, because it’s a show based on audience interaction and participation, I need their hands to be free and relatively clean!

The best time to serve food and cake, is after the magic show. Especially if cake is served before the show, it can make it more difficult for kids to stay focused on the magic.

A deposit is not required for birthday shows; payment is due on the date of the performance.  For most other events, a $50 deposit is needed to secure the event.  (I accept cash, checks, PayPal, and all major credit cards).

Yes! I take pride in that all of my shows are specifically geared towards the age group of the audience.  Furthermore, I don’t include “blue” material in any of my shows.  

A good general rule of thumb is to have my show begin about a half hour after the party is to begin. This prevents distractions from late arriving guests. For strolling magic performances, usually before and/or after dinner (before the salad and after the dessert is served).  

Yes! I then have all of the b-day children be the stars of the show. Everything else is the same except we have a few more lucky participants!

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Due to liability issues, I require that the children be supervised at all times by at least one responsible adult (besides me). I simply can’t be held responsible for supervising and entertaining them at the same time.  This is to protect you, the children and myself.

Since it’s your party, of course you may do whatever you’d like. However, I recommend NOT having children under the age of 3 present, only because they often are a distraction to the children and adults who are trying to enjoy the magic show. Also, please keep any pets in a separate area for these reasons, as well.

Please don’t give the goodie bags to children under the age of the 3 due to the small items and candies in the party bags.  Let me know if there will be any toddlers at the show, and I can supply coloring sheets for them, instead.