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as much as the kids
do for it to be a successful show.
And what is the best
thing about being a clown? Phillip says, "The best
part is seeing the kids faces explode with smiles."
Phillip and his group
of clowns, including Fluffy, Do Whacky Do and Chips, do
shows from Whangarei down to just north of the Bombay
Hills. They have been involved in Santa parades, the
Warkworth Kowhai Festival and have also worked on Kawau
Island.
Hiring
a clown for parties So
what are the ins and outs of hiring a clown to entertain
the kids at your children's party? Recommendation.
If you have seen a clown perform at a child's birthday party then you have a very good
idea of their material and what they are like. Also, ask around your
friends:
How much does it
cost and for how long? You can expect to pay around
$140.00 to $160.00 for a birthday party. This would give
you of a show of 45 minutes to an hour and a half, depending
on who you book with.
Do Clowns scare kids? This might
sound like a silly question but Phillip points out that a
clown with a fully painted face, like Fluffy the
Clown in the above picture, can be quite scary to a three
year old.
Phillip suggests a half face for under
six birthday parties and a full face for older children.
"The half face looks more human", says
Phillip, "As you can see some flesh, they (the
children) seem to like it better."
What do parents need to do if hiring
a clown? Phillip suggests put the coffee on and enjoy
the show. "While the clown is entertaining the kids,
parents could enjoy a coffee or get the food ready to eat
at the end of the show. Hopefully a good clown will
entertain both the parents and the kids."
He did suggest, "Please put some
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