When Is It No Longer Psychic Entertainment?

Bringing in a psychic or fortune teller to a party to provide light-hearted fun is a highly popular form of entertainment.
In this environment, readers generally use a tool such as Tarot cards or palm reading to give short, pithy readings for the enjoyment of party guests.
Generally, the reader is sequestered in a corner or separate [...]

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Snow or No – The Show Must Go On

There are lots of reasons to get together for parties in the winter; couples still marry, people still have birthdays…
In other words, life goes on during all four seasons.
Nonetheless, the winter of 2009/2010 has to be the strangest that I’ve ever seen. Here in Philadelphia, we have had the snowiest winter on record. February is [...]

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Birthday Party Entertainment Considerations

The right kind of party entertainment will make your party. Guests will remember the party and they will remember you.
Choose wisely and a little can go a long way.
Here are some examples:
A magician’s 45-minute show entertains the audience and becomes a focal point to the event.
Caricatures work well at family events. A caricature artist can [...]

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The American Bar Mitzvah Celebration – Part Two

The typical American Bar Mitzvah celebration proceeds as follows: First there is a cocktail hour for approximately an hour. Butlered hor d’eurves are often served as guests circulate.
Then guests are ushered into a room where the main celebration takes place. The guest of honor’s family is presented and the candle-lighting ceremony begins.
The candle-lighting ceremony is [...]

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Birthday Party Basics

Birthday parties can be as simple or elaborate as you choose. And they can be as individual as the person whom you are honoring.
But most important, birthday parties are fun!
Before planning your birthday party, decide on its focus.
When planning your birthday party it’s useful to know if it is adult centered, child centered or [...]

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The American Bar Mitzvah Celebration – Part One

If you live in a Jewish community or have Jewish friends, then sooner or later you will be invited to attend a Bar Mitzvah.
The Bar Mitzvah is a ceremony that marks a rite of passage for Jewish children. According to Jewish law, this is when a child becomes an adult in the eyes of Jewish [...]

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Avoid Peak Season For Booking Your Party And Save $$$

Book a Caribbean cruise during January and you’ll quickly learn the meaning of the term “peak season.”
Like the travel industry, the party and special events industry has its own peak times. And keeping these in mind is handy when planning your event.
Just like making the decision whether to book a Caribbean cruise in January or [...]

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A Children’s Tea Party – What a Cool Idea!

Creating a children’s tea party is easy and fun. And, it is a great way to teach children etiquette as well as creating lasting memories.
Here are some ideas to get you started so you will be ready for the little ladies and gentlemen. But do not limit yourself to these. Use your imagination and creativity, [...]

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Cool Kid’s Party Idea – Have a Hawaiian Luau!

The next best thing to going to Hawaii is having a Hawaiian party.
Palm trees, the big surf and sand beaches of Waikiki, Hula girls, floral leis… Hawaii holds a great attraction for many-and makes a great theme for a fun children’s party.
This post assumes that you are planning to hold your party at home (of [...]

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Your Party – An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth A Pound of Cure

This is a true story.
I frequently entertain at parties and events by drawing caricatures for the guests. The guests have a fun time while they watch me draw the candidate in the ‘hot seat’ and then he gets a ready-made souvenir to take home.
I entertain in all kinds of environments ranging from fancy hotel ballrooms [...]

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