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WARNING!
Before Hiring An
Entertainer, You Must Read This:
“The 9 Most Important
Things To Know Before Hiring
Any Other Entertainment!”
Dear Friend,
We all know hiring entertainment can make or break your special event. If you are
planning an event of any kind in which you will need
entertainment: I urge you to lock the
door, take the phone off the hook, kick off your shoes, get comfortable, and
STUDY this special report – it IS that important!
If you are a member of a corporation planning a
special event, or a parent planning your child’s birthday party…
how would you like to hire a quality, professional
entertainer and guarantee the success for that event? How would you like to
rest assured that your child and guests will have the best party ever? Do you
know the qualifying questions to ask an entertainer to guarantee that he/she is
a professional and not just a hobbyist?
A quality
entertainer should address each of these topics during your conversation or
meeting. If the prospective entertainer does not address and/or give
affirmative answers to each of these topics or questions, then that may be a
sign that the entertainer is less than “top-notch.”
1.
Is one entertainer as good as another?
No, absolutely not! This is a big
misconception in the entertainment industry. With so many new paid
advertisements out there how do you know who is truly qualified to handle your
special event. Many entertainers are part-timers or amateurs just trying to
make some extra money along with there every day 9-5 job.
When your party has
to be great, you want someone who is dedicated and the most experienced,
hands-on entertainer you can find. Why risk disappointment with an entertainer
who just works week-ends for extra money or doesn't do the required number of
shows for the experience needed to be capable of handling your venue. Big or
small.
Ask yourself: what are you looking for in
an entertainer? If the entertainer only has experience performing for
adults, and you need someone who is experienced with children, it would not be a
good decision to choose that entertainer. Do not be mislead, it is not true
that anyone can do a few tricks and successfully entertain kids with magic and
comedy.
These days it is difficult to entertain kids for 15 minutes let alone a 55. You
want an entertainer that is experienced in the type of performance you are
looking for.
Ask yourself: Do you really want a "Jack
of all trades & a master of none?". If you are looking for someone who can provide you with a full 45 to
60 minute professional kids comedy magic show production then you need someone
who specializes in performing kids comedy magic shows day in and day out. Sure
there are performers who do magic as a hobby and perform here and there but ask
yourself this. Would you call a lawyer to fix
your leaking roof? NO! The same goes in the entertainment
industry. Someone who might be great at dancing in
a popular character costume at a birthday party does not automatically qualify
them as someone who is capable of providing you with a professional entertaining
comedy magic show that everyone will love. The same holds true if it was the
other way around. Make sure you book someone who specializes in that field not a
"jack of all trades".
Ask yourself:
Do you really want to book a performer who is just starting out or someone with
more than ten years experience? With so many fly by night performers and
entertainment companies popping up you are sure to find tons of advertised
entertainers with very little experience. Lack of experience equates to
children's lack of
interest in the show and lack of control of the audience. Everyone knows that
effectively entertaining a young audience is no easy task. Your best bet is to
make sure you are booking someone who truly has many years of experience. When
your party has to be special avoid booking some one who is just starting out, or
not a true every day performer.
2.
Is the entertainer that offers the
lowest price the one you should hire?
This may or may not be true. The prices offered to you might not be for the
services that you want. One entertainer may offer a show for $350, while
another may offer a show for $125. If you choose the cheaper entertainer, it
does not necessarily mean that you save one hundred and twenty five dollars. There is a saying; you get what you pay for, and by choosing the cheaper
entertainer you are possibly getting lower quality entertainment. It is always better to
pay a little more to ensure that your event will be a success and that you will
be completely satisfied rather than paying less and being disappointed.
3.
Does the entertainer offer different
packages that the customer can choose from to best suit their needs?
A professional entertainer should have more
than one package to choose from. This relates to topic number two, because
different packages offer different services that meet a number of standards
including your budget, the amount of time to cover, the benefits you want, and
more features.
4.
Does the performer have giveaways and
handouts for the audience to take home as a souvenir of the performance?
A quality performer should offer some type of
giveaway such as a coloring sheet, a booklet of magic tricks, or even a magic
trick. Many entertainers simply make and give away balloon animals. While
balloon animals are visually appealing, you should keep in mind that they do not
offer any entertainment value for your dollar and often pop or deflate shortly
after the performance, which in turn equates to unhappy crying children at your
party. You should also keep in mind that they are a choking hazard and some
children may be allergic to latex. A souvenir should be something that lasts
and provides a meaningful memory for the audience.
5.
Does the performer provide a stage back
drop, music and a portable sound system in his show?
Every performer (even at a home birthday party
with only 10 kids) should always use a back drop, music and an
adequate sound system to ensure that you are getting the most for your money.
Having a stage back drop adds a theatrical effect to the entertainment
and shows your guests that you hired a true professional. It also helps
make all photos taken look more vibrant and colorful.
Music will enhance every live
performance. When was the last time you watched a movie or a Broadway show that
did not have music? Imagine how much less entertaining your favorite Broadway
show or movie would be with out music. Every one love music!
An adequate sound system does not
mean a little department store boom box. Every professional show should come
complete with professional sound system and microphone in every performance. A
group of 15 or more excited people will easily drown out the voice of a single
performer. Your guests will enjoy the show ten times more if they can hear what
the performer is saying. Not to mention children have very short attention spans
and it is easy to loose them if they can not hear the performer over any
background conversations.
6.
Can the performer give you testimonials
of what other people thought of their performance?
Testimonials are simply what other clients said
about the performance. Although the information given by the entertainer is
most likely true; ask for testimonials. If he/she is unable to provide
tons of these,
then that is an indication that he/she is not a serious and/or quality
entertainer. Don't be afraid to ask for a few of the entertainers
past clients phone numbers. You may be surprised to find that many entertainers
are "Self Proclaimed" experts in the field of entertainment.
7.
Does the entertainer guarantee the
satisfaction of his client? Most
entertainers do not guarantee their performance in writing; therefore, if you are not
completely satisfied with the performance, you are left having to pay for a
substandard service. An entertainer that does not give you a guarantee in
writing may not be able live up to the guarantee that they can provide you
with a over the top performance. Any entertainer that
guarantees in writing his/her performance is a top-notch, quality entertainer,
guaranteed! Booking a show that comes with a 100% Satisfaction
Guarantee means you booked someone who really knows what they are doing and
someone that you can count on. Otherwise they
would never offer such an exclusive guarantee!
8. Is the entertainer bold enough to
offer a BONUS EXCLUSIVE GUARANTEE along with their 100% Guarantee? Entertainers who offer a guarantee like
this are VERY few and far between. Any entertainer who promises to not only
return the performance fee back to you if you are not satisfied, but also give
you extra money just for wasting your time, is sure
to be an entertainer that you can really count on.
9. Does the entertainer really
like children? Believe it or not there are entertainers who really don't
like kids and sometimes during the performance it shows. This question relates
to question number 1. Unfortunately there are magicians that are specifically
for adults who take on kid shows just to fill in their schedule and that is
where the problem starts.
By having the answers to
these questions you can make an informed, intelligent decision. Again, if you
just want any entertainer with a low-quality service there are plenty of them.
But if you desire a quality entertainer that offers unique entertainment that is
really fun, not scary, truly age appropriate, unforgettable, and will make you look great, guaranteed… then I invite you
to call me at (888)495-9308 or if you prefer, you can leave your name and
telephone number and a description of your needs on my
booking form, and
I’ll contact you. No pressure, I just want to answer any questions you
may have.
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Here is one
important point. The Stretch The Silly Man Show not only comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee,
but if you are not thrilled with his program and he does not live up to
everything promised. He will return your payment AND give you
$50 just for wasting your time. This is a BONUS
EXCLUSIVE GUARANTEE that is not offered in writing by any other performer in NJ.
What could be more fair than
that? ****
Thank you for
your time, and I look forward to helping you make your next event the best
ever!
Sincerely,
Amie Salgado
Stretch The Silly Man Productions
Event Planner
P.S. Stretch performs between 40-60 shows per month so dates and times are
extremely limited. Please call or email us NOW to avoid disappointment.
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