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Entertainers

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MamaMaiasaura · 08/01/2007 21:29

Am looking for an entertainer for ds 7th birthday. Any idea of costs anyone. Also trying to a magician/disco party rather than a clown (too many kids & adults (me incl) scared of them)

Basically ds has asked for party at home. He has only named about 15 children to attend and school night.

Am already whisking him off to disney - altho he doesnt know a thing about it so doent want to go overboard on the cost of party but feel a 7th is a bit special.

Any help please

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MamaMaiasaura · 08/01/2007 21:44

Forget to say in hampshire.. feel like i havent left myself enought time as birthday next month

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whoopsfallenoveragain · 08/01/2007 21:46

Awen - ds went to a party with a magician last year I can try and find out a bit of info if you like?

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MamaMaiasaura · 08/01/2007 21:55

yes please that would be great

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MamaMaiasaura · 09/01/2007 01:08

bumping

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MamaMaiasaura · 12/01/2007 10:03

bump

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whoopsfallenoveragain · 12/01/2007 10:08

Awen - I haven't forgotten you! I just haven't managed to see the Mum yet!

mamasoproud · 12/01/2007 10:27

Hi, I really recommend Andy as we have been to a few of his parties and he's really great. He ex-professional so might be prepared to travel. He stopped professional work so he wasn't travelling quiet so much.

Let me know if you're interested and I'll email his details. I pasted this from his web page as I can't create a link;

As one of the country?s leading professional children?s entertainers, Andy has been in show business for over 22 years.
versatile Andy is a magician, ventriloquist, balloon-modeller, and is accompanied by his funny furry friend, Lewis the stork.
Andy & Lewis make a fantastic double act for all childrens activities & parties

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mamasoproud · 12/01/2007 10:36

Awen -

www.thebestof.co.uk/worksop/28400/1/1/the_best_of.aspx

Try this link it might work. Booked him for my DS birthday in Feb.

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MamaMaiasaura · 12/01/2007 11:52

Is this him? I have sent an email. He looks very prof and like he only does really big things (may be out of my budget). You say you 've been to a few of his partyies - were they at homes or quite big? I am hoping to have party art home with 10-15 guests. Thanks loads for helping out

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mamasoproud · 12/01/2007 12:21

Yes that's him

He does kiddies parties. I was quoted 90 for a hour or 125 for a 2 hour party with dancing and party games including a 1 hour magic show. My son has been to 2 parties (friends in his class) but we live local to Andy (and Lewis).

He told me he used to travel up and down the country on a professional basis but now staying near home and doing kiddies parties. He may still be prepared to travel suppose it depends how far away you are?
He's a really nice guy IMO. I'm sure I remember seeing him on the telly..

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MamaMaiasaura · 12/01/2007 12:34

I am in Southampton.

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mamasoproud · 12/01/2007 12:37

Sorry re-read my message I'm repeating myself

He did parties at local hall (saves mess at home) who charges approx 8/hr. Depends how big your house is - ours is like a shoebox.
I was'nt going to invite many more than 15 (I hope) he hasn't given me his list yet!

mamasoproud · 12/01/2007 12:45

sarrf'ampton

It's about 3 1/2 hours away and lots of petrol? Wait and see what he comes up with?

We considered a bouncy castle & slide to save money but DH & I said they'd go mad and kill themselves imagining 15+ 4-5yr olds and toddlers flying down a giant slide and DH & I having the responsibility?? LOL

Hope you get sorted one way or the other and have a great pard'y

mamasoproud · 14/01/2007 17:01

Awen, hope I didn't offend you with my daft comment, not intended

How did you get on - has he got back to you?

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MamaMaiasaura · 15/01/2007 21:37

lol not at all offended just very apse at getting on pc. Trying to limit myself else I get sod all done

Sowf'ampton tis how the chavs say. Me all snobby and SowwwwTH - HampTon lol

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PartyCrewLeeds · 15/01/2007 21:53

Hi there

Why not try these two websites for ideas of entertainers in your area:

www.childrenspartyshows.co.uk

www.ukentertainers.co.uk

Good luck with your search and I hope your party goes well!!

PartyCrewLeeds · 15/01/2007 21:54

sorry its www.uk-entertainers.co.uk

saadia · 15/01/2007 21:57

also have a look at netmums - I found an entertainer for ds' 4th birthday party through them.

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MamaMaiasaura · 16/01/2007 11:49

thanks for the inof giys looks like I should hopefully find something

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MamaMaiasaura · 17/01/2007 09:59

Is 135 aboout right for 2 hour party?

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mamasoproud · 18/01/2007 07:12

I would say so based on the comments on these threads.

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MamaMaiasaura · 18/01/2007 09:33

Thanks knocked him down to 125

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mamasoproud · 18/01/2007 09:51

I like your style, well done. May I ask is it my recommendation? I haven't sent invites out yet must get organised.

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MamaMaiasaura · 18/01/2007 10:13

HE has emailed me back but only got it after booked mine up. this is the one we went for here

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mamasoproud · 18/01/2007 10:21

Looks very professional - I like his webpage has some good tips which I'm going to borrow