What to do, Where to do it?
First of all, sit down with your committee and discuss what type of party you would like.
Holiday parties are very popular and it gives you a good starting point if you have a  list
to help you in planning all the details.
USE THIS CONVENIENT CHECKLIST as a Guide
toward a successful and truly MAGICAL HOLIDAY  PARTY!

• ORGANIZE YOUR COMMITTEE
• ASSIGN DUTIES
• ESTABLISH YOUR BUDGET
• HOW  MANY  GUESTS?
• DECIDE  ON  A  DATE
• BOOK  A  LOCATION...

TIP...If you think you'd rather leave the clean-up for someone else,
you should arrange for this as far in advance as possible to avoid disappointment.
The same goes for professional entertainment, book now and get who you really want!
How about a Wizard? ... Windsor Ontario area clients...
Call Johnny Ould "Jonathon T. Wizard" at 519-944-9424!
He offers all the elements of successful children's parties!
The Magic, Mystery, Wonder, Awe, Excitement, Interest and the
GOOD WHOLESOME FUN provide LOTS OF HAPPY LAUGHTER.
His 'CHRISTMAS MAGIC & FUN SHOW', is DIFFERENT EVERY YEAR!
SANTA CLAUS can even be introduced, for you, in a magical way.

More Tips...

• ARRANGE FOR A STAGE or PLATFORM  -  Everyone will be able to see the live entertainment  and SANTA better, and a 'riser' or platform will give you more control.

• ARRANGE FOR MICROPHONE + STAND - A quality OMNI-DIRECTIONAL, hands free  removable microphone on an ADJUSTABLE stand,  is definitely required for all  larger halls and parties. Make sure you set it up and test it before your event!

• SEATING ARRANGEMENTS  - Front seats RESERVED FOR CHILDREN  ONLY, allow sitting in a group, where, released from immediate parental supervision, they are apt to be more relaxed and  responsive to the  SHOW!   Side seats can be used for families not wishing to separate. However... for overall control, PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN, and

TODDLERS,  SHOULD REMAIN WITH THEIR PARENTS.

BOOK... BOOK YOUR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EARLY!

• 'JONATHON T. WIZARD',  (Johnny Ould), a favourite professional children's magical entertainer in South Western Ontario, with over 40 years experience, provides the IDEAL... 'Opening Act' for SANTA CLAUS!   It's never too early to book him for your local children's party.  DON'T  WAIT  'TIL  IT'S  TOO  LATE! CALL 519 944-9424 NOW!

•  BOOK YOUR SANTA CLAUS  -  SANTA, your 'sweet breathed', jovial, child loving, sort of guy, should be hidden on location, ready to appear on the 'entrance cue' previously arranged with your MC or "Opening Act". Pre-mature appearances are not appropriate!

• MASTER of CEREMONIES - Any one of your group that's  most comfortable and organized will do. They need to be in control to keep control!

• MUSIC  -  Music, sing-songs, etc. Best presented at the start of the party, where  latecomers will cause less of a disruption and embarrassment,  than during the LIVE SHOW that follows.

• GIFTS  -  Decide who is responsible to:  Buy,  Wrap,  Tag,  Store,  Bring to the Party?

• DECIDE ON OTHER TIME FILLERS  - A noisy CLOWN may scare little children. A gentle one is more loveable, especially at close quarters.  Unless invited by a performer, clowns should remain quiet at the back during the LIVE SHOW so as to not interfere or detract in any way.  The best time for 'FILLERS'  is during  the SANTA visitations, easing  the big wait!

Food, Handouts, Decorations...

• REFRESHMENTS?  -  If any, serve them AFTER  the show (possibly during children's SANTA VISITS?)   Control is easier with less rushing around trying to re-seat guests.

• HANDOUTS - DON'T DISTRIBUTE  ANYTHING, if possible, prior to, or during the LIVE SHOW. You paid for good entertainment, so why spoil it and allow or provide distractions that can cause noisy interruptions?

• DISCUSS DECORATIONS  -  Keep it simple.  Set-up?  Clean-up?  Who?

REMEMBER...THE STAR ATTRACTION IS  SANTA CLAUS!TIP:
Never offer
entertainment
after Santa.

NO ONE COULD FOLLOW SUCH AN ACT...
from a child's point of view anyway!

• Look in Parent Magazines, Yellow Pages under "Clowns", "Entertainers" or "Magicians".

• Ask questions! Is the show age appropriate? How Long? What do you offer?

• Ask for specifics! If they can't tell you about their act, they may just "wing it" when they get a show. This is not the mark of a true professional.

• Ask for references and call them! Any performer that actually performs should be able to supply you with numbers of past clients.

Call me!... Johnny Ould – 519-944-9424
Servicing the Canadian Windsor/Essex County Area Since 1967
"Jonathon T. Wizard" makes children's parties ...
UNFORGETTABLE!