The most popular form of entertainment for children's birthday parties is games, games and more games. But, if the thought of playing another round of musical chairs or pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey makes you want to beg and plead with your child to settle for a party away from home, don't get on your knees just yet. Instead, take a look at these new exciting games for children to enjoy. Your guests will be pleasantly surprised when you introduce contemporary games that are fun and easy to learn. Each game outlines the following: age range, game time for eight players, materials needed, preparation, how to play and suggestions for low-cost prizes. Also included is a storytelling introduction to lead the children into the explanation of the rules for the game. Entertaining your guests with the games and activities in this book will enable you to personally experience the joy of celebrating with your child.

Balloons, fun, games, magic, and more -- they are all here. From entertaining and food to marketing and promotion, this book features comprehensive and detailed guidance on how to succeed in the birthday party business. At the heart of the birthday party business is the entertainment. In this book you will find detailed information on the art of entertaining children of all ages. You will learn how to work with children, what they like, what they don't like, how to make them laugh, and how to control them. You will learn the secrets of entertaining kids using magic, clowning, puppetry, storytelling, ballooning, and face painting, as well as gain valuable information on catering, party games, and creating enchanting theme parties. This book has everything you need to get started in the birthday party business; included are samples of advertisements, sales letters, thank you notes, news releases, contracts, party planning guides, flyers, business cards, stationery, and promotional give-aways, as well as dozens of comedy skits and party routines.

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