TJ & DOTTY MAGICIANS ATLANTA GEORGIA

HARRIS MAGIC PARTY PLANNER GUIDE - WE HOPE THIS HELPS YOU HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR YOUR CHILD.

Planning a Magic Birthday Party     

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.  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.
    * 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
Book the performer                                                       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

Put balloons on the mailbox to mark the birthday spot       day of party

Send out thank-you's                                                          after the party (don't procrastinate!)

NOW GO TAKE YOURSELF A WELL DESERVED NAP.