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Planning A Magic Birthday Party |
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So you want to have a magic birthday party? Here are some ideas for making that magic birthday party magical:
- Consider having a real magician perform a professional magic show for your birthday child and party guests. If you live in the Baltimore, Washington, D.C. or Annapolis area, contact Dan The Magic Man for a fun, age appropriate magic show where the kids will have a great time. You can also find a magician in other locations at www.MagicianFinder.com. When booking a magician, call as early as possible in order to make sure you can book the magician on the day you want.
- Use a magic theme for your party. There are several companies that provide magic theme party supplies, including plates, napkins and party favors. One on-line store for birthday supplies is www.birthdayexpress.com
- If you are having a magic show, schedule it with the magician to begin about 30 minutes after the start of the party. This allows late comers to not miss the show. Have a game or project that kids can do when they arrive.
- After the show, you can have more games or go right to the birthday cake and presents. The party should be between 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours in length.
Before the Party
OK, so you have your party ideas. Now you have to get ready for the party. Use this calendar as a guide to help you plan your party:
| Item |
When To Do It |
| Call Dan the Magic Man to have him appear at your child's birthday party |
As soon as possible! |
| Choose a theme and order supplies |
6 weeks prior to party |
| Create guest list |
4 weeks prior to party |
| Send the invitations (remember to have them RSVP) |
3 weeks prior to party |
| Plan the menu and order the food |
2 weeks prior to party |
| Order the cake, helium balloons, buy film and check batteries for the camera(s) |
1 week prior to party |
| Decorate party room |
1 day before party |
| Pickup balloons, food and cake and have the party |
day of party |
| Send out thank-you's |
after the party (don't procrastinate!) |
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