On Being Larger than Life

Let’s face it, entertaining is a fine art. Many, many parents over the years say that I “made their party”! One must have some natural talent to walk in, capture the hearts of all ages present, and bring them to a magical place filled with laughter.

It is truly amazing that we get to entertain kids, have fun ourselves and get paid for it. Some people think what we do looks very easy. We are different, I know – most people I know in the public WOULD NOT BE CAUGHT DEAD in front of a group of kids trying to amuse them. They would not be caught dead wearing a huge hat, big shoes, and outlandish clothes. Entertainers hone their ability to be *larger than life* but also must just be themselves, and that is what the kids see.

CREATING A MAGICAL SURROUNDING

When kids say, “I know how you do that, magician!”, I know I have interested kids. They’ve seen some magic before and love it! 

A friendly stranger comes in and says let’s whoop it up. . . How are they supposed to act right now . . . .

Kids have to be reminded to laugh. They need to be shown that it’s ok to laugh! I’ve had parents tell me that their kids haven’t laughed that much in a long time! 

The entertainer led them right into the magic they needed.

THE MICHELANGELO OF BALLOON SCUPTING

June 6.

It sounds so ridiculous if I repeat this. This kind gentleman in Mill Valley complimented my balloon art when I was making creations for kids at a private party. He was offered lunch by the hostess, but didn’t wait to miss me performing. He said no one could touch my talents! Some times people can be so nice! He was very complimentary and that’s admirable!

What do you say to that kind of compliment! I just said thank you!  People can be so kind with compliments when they are seeing something that is amazing for them. I wish I could work three times as fast, just so I could make all kind of creative things for all the guests I see.