Kids Entertainer Podcast

Ever thought of adding puppets to your kids show? This episode just might give you the nudge you need to give it a try.

In this podcast interview, professional magician and ventriloquist Tom Crowl shares the difference that puppets can make to your show, as well as fantastic tips and resources you can use to be a good puppet manipulator. Listen to the conversation and pick up the information you need to add more colour, depth, and value to your act.

• How Tom got started in ventriloquism

• Why it is a good idea to add a puppet to your act

• Top tips on how to be a good ventriloquist

• How Tom created his online ventriloquist course

• How his group's forum provides support and help to members

• Where you can get five free lessons on ventriloquism fundamentals from Tom (breathing, puppet manipulation, character development, etc.)

Take the fun to the next level by adding these super-simple props-free kids games to your show.

In this episode, we got civil engineer AND expert games leader Clayton Poland to share not just his go-to games but also the techniques he uses to run children's games smoothly. Here you'll learn that a great game is a controlled game as Clayton discusses how you can lead the kids to have an absolutely amazing time playing games without being out of control.

So go hit that play button to hear the terrific games and audience management tips that you can add to your kids entertaining arsenal.[su_spacer]

• How Clayton got started being a kids game expert

• Genius tips on how to manage and engage groups of children—even groups as big as 5000—during games

• Kids games that use simple props

• Tips on how to run children's games

• All-inclusive, props-free, and fun games for kids

• A great tip on awarding points[su_spacer]

Thinking about offering a two-hour kids party package or already running one yourself? Then this podcast episode is for you.

Roger Blakiston, aka Jolly Roger, has been doing two-hour kids shows for over two decades now. In this interview, he goes into details about what goes on during his performances and even how he markets his shows. So come, listen and learn from one of the best and most experienced in the field.

– How Roger got started offering a two-hour party package

– What makes a kids entertainer effective

– How Roger introduced and marketed his two-hour kids shows in the USA

– How he uses games and music to get mixed-age groups engaged

– His setup for outdoor shows

– How he runs his two-hour parties

– His one tip for kids entertainers

There’s nothing like a fun kids show to give children the time of their life. And to help you ensure that you run an amazing show that your young audiences will be babbling about even after the party, we offer you tips from a long-standing, successful kids entertainer, author, and trick inventor, John Breeds.

With humour and charm, John delves into the different aspects of a great children’s party—from setup to games and even to marketing. So hit the play button now and listen to this episode. You’ll find it rich in actionable tips that will help you turn your show into something truly memorable.

– Guidelines on where to set up in big hall party venues and how to get the children’s attention

– How to establish the “comfort zone” to unify your audience

– How John came to create his Visible Magic Painting trick

– How John gets two bookings per show

– His one tip for kids entertainers (DON’T miss this one)[su_spacer]

For our first episode of series 2, we bring you brilliant audience handling tips from the UK’s award-winning children’s entertainer, Paul Megram.

Holding the attention of kids these days is harder than it used to be. Paul shares how he deals with the challenge of entertaining kids who are constantly exposed to a barrage of stimuli from technology and the media. He also shares how he cleverly manages disruptive adults in his performances.

In this podcast, you’ll also pick up excellent tips on how you can create the best conditions for your show so you will be sure to give an amazing performance every time.

So get your pen and notepad ready because this episode is worth jotting down notes for.

– Paul’s two show formats/formulas

– Why he includes a variety of entertainment in his magic shows

– How he communicates to his bookers what he needs to give the best show (Awesome tips here.)

– How he gets the mums to watch his show with their kids and how this has worked for him wonderfully

– Why he believes in taking control of a party and not just following the lead of the booker

– The importance of setting the right conditions for your show and getting only the kind of gigs you want

– Tips on show setup

– How to respectfully and effectively manage adults who are chatting and disrupting your show

–His must-play, go-to game