Children's party show
from$260
- The birthday child becomes the assistant
- Comedy magic with lots of joining in
- A balloon model for every child
- Up to 30 children
Magic that happens in your guests' own hands
Close up magic for weddings and company evenings, and a party show where the birthday child is the star. Tell Arlo the date and who is watching, and he replies within one working day.
45 minutesof party show for children
2 hoursof close up at a wedding
1 dayto answer every request
- Children's parties
- Weddings
- Company evenings
- Close up and stage magic
Three shows, one magician
Every show comes with music, a microphone where the room needs one and travel within 60 km. Prices are starting points for a standard date.
Wedding close up
from$780
- Strolling magic through drinks and photos
- Tricks with borrowed rings, cards and coins
- Table to table during the meal
- A signed keepsake card for the couple
Company evening
from$1,200
- A stage act after dinner or at the awards
- Your company name worked into one routine
- Clean material for every audience
- Microphone and music supplied
Once Arlo confirms the date, a 30 percent deposit holds it. The balance is paid directly to Arlo on the day, or by invoice for companies.
Which show suits which age
Children of three and teenagers of fifteen laugh at very different things, so every party show is shaped around the ages in the room.
| Age | What the show looks like | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 3 to 5 | Short routines, bright colours, plenty of joining in and no loud bangs | 30 minutes |
| 5 to 8 | Comedy magic with the birthday child as assistant, then a balloon model each | 45 minutes |
| 8 to 12 | Card tricks, mind reading and one trick the children learn to take home | 45 minutes |
| Teens and adults | Close up and mind reading at arm's length, and nobody on stage unless they want to be | 1 to 2 hours |
A parent or carer stays in the room for the whole of a children's show. Arlo holds the background check that local rules ask of children's entertainers, and those rules vary from country to country.
Close up, at arm's length
Close up magic happens in the guests' own hands: a signed card that turns up in a sealed envelope, a borrowed ring that links onto a hair tie, a coin that sinks through the bottom of a glass. Arlo moves from group to group during drinks, so nobody has to stop talking for long.
Nobody is ever made the joke. Shy guests can simply watch, and volunteers are always asked, never picked.
- Works standing or seated at tables
- No props on the tables and no set up
- Clean material suitable for every age
- Pauses for photos, speeches and the meal
How a booking comes together
Four steps between the first message and the first gasp, with Arlo answering every one himself.
Send a request
The show, the date, the start time, the venue and whether the audience is children, adults or both.
Date confirmed
Within one working day Arlo confirms the date or explains why it cannot be done. A deposit then holds it.
A short planning call
The name of the birthday child or the couple, the room, the timings and anything to avoid.
Show day
Arlo arrives 45 minutes early in a suit and sets up out of sight, so the first trick is a real surprise.
Add a little more wonder
Extras that pair with any show, or work well on their own.
Balloon modelling
Thirty minutes of animals, swords and crowns twisted to order after the party show.
Add onfrom $90
Magic workshop
Children learn three tricks with everyday objects and take home a small kit to practise with.
Ages 7 and upfrom $150
After dinner mind reading
Twenty minutes of thought reading for adults, ending with a prediction sealed before dinner began.
Adultsfrom $420
Trade show close up
Short routines at your stand that draw a crowd and end with your product in a visitor's hand.
Per dayfrom $950
Gasps caught on camera
Birthdays, weddings and company nights from the past year.
Overheard after the show (example reviews)
Our daughter was the assistant and still talks about the moment the scarf turned blue in her hands. Thirty children for forty five minutes, and not one wandered off.
Guests kept pulling us aside to show us the signed card from their table. The photographer caught the moment Grandad's ring vanished, and it is our favourite picture of the day.
The after dinner set worked our company name into the final prediction. Two hundred people on their feet, and not one joke at anyone's expense.
Questions before the curtain goes up
What age is the children's show for?
Ages 4 to 10 enjoy the party show most. Three year olds get a shorter version of about 30 minutes with no loud moments, and older children usually prefer mind reading or the workshop.
How much space does the show need?
A clear area about 3 by 3 metres at one end of the room, with the children seated on the floor in front. Close up magic needs no space at all.
Does the show use live animals?
Never. The rabbits are made of balloons, and that is the only kind of animal in the act.
Will anyone be embarrassed?
No. Volunteers are always asked, never picked, and anyone who would rather watch simply watches. The jokes are on the magician.
Can the show go outdoors?
Yes, in shade and out of the wind, which likes to carry cards away. If heavy rain arrives, the show moves to a covered space agreed beforehand.
How is the date secured?
Send a booking request first. Once Arlo confirms, a 30 percent deposit holds the date, and the balance is paid directly on the day or by invoice.
Check a date with Arlo
Choose a show and tell Arlo when, where and who is watching. He replies within one working day to confirm, suggest another time, or own up straight away if another party already has the date.
- No date is held until Arlo says yes
- Deposit and balance are paid directly to Arlo
- A planning call the week before the show
Ask Arlo anything
Calls are answered on weekday afternoons, since weekends are for shows. Every email is answered by the next working day.
Reach Arlo
Based in the city, performing at homes, halls and venues up to 60 km away
When to call
| Monday to Friday | 13:00 to 18:00 |
| Weekends | Shows, email only |
Planning a surprise?
Say so in your message, and Arlo will keep his arrival a secret from the birthday child or the couple right up to the first trick.
Plan a surprise