Podcasts by Kids Entertainer Podcast

KEH095: How Long Should Your Magic Show Be (Plus Magic Trick Giveaways for Children) from 2018-06-05T15:48:54

In this episode, we discuss an often-debated topic among kids and family entertainers: how long should a magic show be? We consider kids’ psychology today and share insights from our own experie...

KEH094: Balloon Entertainment, Thank You Notes, and Balloon Safety from 2018-05-29T14:48:50

For professionals who are into balloon entertainment, this question often comes up: should we concern ourselves more with serving our customers and hence being a commercial act, or should we foc...

KEH093: Bare-bones SEO, PA Systems and Upsells for Kids Entertainers from 2018-05-22T12:33:27

Among the top things that can make a huge difference to your children’s shows is a good-quality PA system. But from so many options, how can you tell which system will serve you best? We give yo...

KEH092: Keeping Your Act Fresh, Adding Backing Tracks, and Missing a Gig from 2018-05-15T05:43:58

Are you tapping the power of backing tracks and effects to inject energy into your children’s shows? If not, this episode just might nudge you to give them a try, and we give you the resources y...

KEH091: Hospital Entertainment, Managing Challenging Behaviour and Prizes from 2018-05-07T09:39:56

Managing challenging behaviour is one of the top concerns of any kids and family entertainer. In this episode, we give you strategies that have worked brilliantly for us, and might work for you ...

KEH090: Kickstarting the New Kids Entertainer Podcast from 2018-05-01T07:39:56

Welcome to the new season of the Kids Entertainer Podcast! We’re thrilled to be back and we hope you are, too.

With our return, we introduce BIG changes aimed to bring you continued inspi...

KEH089: How to Get Your Audience Laughing from 2017-11-29T03:37:21

Want more ideas on how to get your audience laughing and respond to on-the-spot situations in a winning, witty manner? Comic magician Alan Rich talks about this, as well as jokes, gags and more,...

KEH088: Magic Retail, Appearing and Disappearing Tricks, and More from 2017-11-10T17:15:32

Wondering how it is to run a magic retail business? Former magic shop owner, magic routines creator, and lecturer Sean Taylor shares his inside knowledge and insights into the industry. Listen t...

KEH087: Power Up Your Performance from 2017-10-14T06:13:41

Lawyer-turned-kids-entertainer Scott Green shares insightful tips on how to project the right image, make stronger routines, handle disruptions during your show, and even write comedy to help yo...

KEH086: The Fundamentals of Stage Craft from 2017-09-29T06:07:20

With the brimming—sometimes overwhelming—treasure trove of available information out there, sometimes we lose sight of what’s essential. In this podcast episode, Danny Schlesinger brings us back...

KEH085: Customer Service Tips to Boost Your Kids Entertainment Business from 2017-09-15T09:07:17

To earn a good client’s business, sometimes—or oftentimes—it’s not about the fee we charge, but the quality of customer service we provide. And for Matt Fore, this has proven to be true througho...

KEH084: How to Make Your Own Contract from 2017-08-31T03:36:12

Legal gibberish turns off many of us, and that may be why you’ve put off having your own contract in place. Drafting one also seems like a painstakingly meticulous business as you need to cover ...

KEH083: How to Improve Your Presence from 2017-08-17T08:03:40

As entertainers, we want our audience to have their eyes glued to us, hanging on our every word and applauding with delight. And more often than not, the key to achieving this lies not so much o...

KEH082: Tried-and-Tested Kids Party Games to Add to Your Show from 2017-08-04T06:43:37

Whatever type of children’s entertainer you are, you’ll find having easy-to-do but extremely fun kids party games in your arsenal useful. They not only help you give the children a delightful ti...

KEH081: How to Be Funny from 2017-07-21T20:35:10

As entertainers, we usually worry if we are funny enough. And it’s understandable. Laughter is a good indication (though it is by no means the only indication) that our audience is indeed being ...

KEH080: Why a Children’s Entertainment Career Is a Smart Choice from 2017-06-22T11:02:23

Roger Blakiston’s career in professional entertainment spans over 50 years, and it also spans both sides of the Atlantic. Theatrically trained and having run his own children’s entertainment age...

KEH079: Better Shows, Quieter Kids, Happier Parents: New Methods from Zivi Kivi from 2017-06-08T12:56:26

Zivi Kivi is back on the Kids Entertainer Podcast and in this episode he offers smart, easy-to-do marketing strategies that will help you get better—and more—shows while keeping the kids quiet a...

KEH078: How to Be Likeable and Win Clients with Relationship Marketing from 2017-05-30T05:31:25

Eric Knaus, aka the Great Zucchini, is one of those people who have an intuitive marketing sense. Instead of spending dollars to promote his brand, he relies on something that’s low-cost but ast...

KEH077: How to Create a Unique Compelling Character and Get Booked Solid from 2017-05-15T06:19:07

Struggling to stand out from other kids entertainers and snag the attention—and business—of more clients? For James Munton, the key is in creating a unique, strong, memorable character. But how ...

KEH076: Creating Kids Shows with Christopher T. Magician from 2017-04-28T05:51:14

This podcast episode is all about building strong routines and creating kids shows that thrive on audience interaction and keep the kids bursting with laughter.

And who better to talk abo...

KEH075: Educational Significance and Magic Workshops: Kids Entertainer Tips for Increasing Your Bottom Line from 2017-04-12T17:15:10

How is an educational show different from an educationally significant show? Professional kids entertainer and educator Tommy Johns discusses their difference in this podcast and also gives clev...

KEH074: Social Currency&Meaning: How to Create Empowering Children’s Shows from 2017-03-30T04:31:57

In this week’s Kids Entertainer Podcast episode, Guinness World Record holder and all-around entertainer Carisa Hendrix graces us with an interview that is positively brimming with insights and ...

KEH073: Openers, Transitions, and Closers: Tips on How to Make a Cohesive Children’s Show from 2017-03-16T05:21:19

How do you turn different tricks and routines into a show that does not feel segmented but instead comes across as whole? The answer, according to long-time performing magician and musician (and...

KEH072: Entertaining with Sponge Magic from 2017-02-28T05:52:08

Sponge balls are simple, versatile, highly effective magic props that kids entertainers of any discipline can use in their act to bring about smiles and please audiences. And we discuss them in ...

How to Have a Kid-Friendly Look That Appeals to Young Mums from 2017-02-09T05:46:03

In this podcast episode, we take a fresh look at the main target market for many kids entertainers: modern young mothers who need modern children’s entertainment. Looking at this through the eye...

KEH070: Using Backing Tracks in Children’s Shows from 2017-01-20T04:45:52

Among the tried and tested ways to make any show outstanding is to add backing tracks. Music and sound effects do make performances livelier, funnier, and more professional, and they even allow ...

KEH069: Creating, Marketing, and Making a Difference with School Assembly Shows from 2017-01-12T05:18:22

Are you a magician, juggler, or musician who wants to go into the school assembly market? Or perhaps you’re a non-entertainer—maybe a teacher—who wants to try your hand at school show performing...

KEH068: How to Work with Children with Special Needs from 2016-12-14T10:45:24

Doug Scheer, this time with his wife Heidi, is back with an interview on a very relevant topic: working with special needs children during our shows. In this episode, Doug and Heidi share that k...

KEH067: How to Create and Sell Themed Library Shows from 2016-12-06T13:36:05

Thinking of building your own themed library shows? This episode featuring library show expert and author of multiple magic books Jim Kleefeld covers all the basics you need to know: from how to...

KEH066: Educational Magic: Tips for an Engaging, Powerful Show from 2016-11-29T17:46:05

We kick off Series 4 of the Kids Entertainer Podcast with no less than educational magic show master, Doug Scheer. In turns insightful and entertaining, this first part of his interview will ins...

KEH065: From Character Building to Show Creation: Kids Entertainer Tips from David Kaye from 2016-10-19T15:27:38

In this episode, we give you a treat: character building and show creation tips from one of the world’s best-known children’s entertainer and magic convention lecturer, David Kaye. Here he gener...

KEH064: How to Charge What You Are Really Worth from 2016-10-13T14:30:02

Want to increase your rate but you’re not sure how you can attract clients and land bookings with a higher fee?

In this interview, Andrew Smith shares his business insights to help fellow...

KEH063: How to Win an Audience’s Attention from 2016-10-04T01:51:47

Featured in this week’s podcast episode is the incredibly funny and award-winning entertainer John Kimmons. Here he shares how to win an audience’s attention, what his philosophy on entertaining...

KEH062: Highway to Success – Understanding the Business Side of Kids Entertainment from 2016-09-21T07:16:43

In this podcast episode, Elliott Smith, co-author of Highway to Success: The Entertainer’s Roadmap to Business, shares practical principles and genius tips that can help you better unde...

KEH061: Science and Reptiles – How to Make Educational Shows Entertaining from 2016-09-12T19:50:29

In this episode, Rob Ruthart shares not only the road that led him to where he is today, but also the lessons he learned along the way—from how to manage staff and the business side of kids ente...

KEH060: School Assembly Entertainment with Obediah Thomas from 2016-09-08T21:02:07

In episode 2 of our From the Experts series, we tackle the school assembly entertainment market with seasoned pro Obediah Thomas.

From the pros of offering school assembly shows, to tips ...

KEH059: Make Marketing Fun with Silly Scott from 2016-09-01T02:58:34

With this Make Marketing Fun episode, we start our From the Experts series with a bang.

And for this series’ first interview, we have marketing master Silly Scott to share with y...

KEH058: 21st Century Kids Entertainers from 2016-07-12T02:57

The 21st century affords kids entertainers thousands of opportunities for personal, professional, and financial growth. We just have to know where to look and be willing to commit time on these ...

KEH057: A Comedy Magician Talks Listening to Audiences, Mentoring, and More from 2016-07-06T04:28:03

Out from our Vault of Wisdom this week is a talk with the incredible and hilarious Michael Finney. In our chat, he generously shares a wealth of stories and knowledge on how to listen to audienc...

KEH056: Introducing Abracadabra - Fun Magic Tricks for Kids from 2016-06-29T01:31:54

In this episode we discuss:

• Where Ken and his daughter Kristen got the idea for a magic tricks for kids book
• How they chose the tricks that are included in...
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KEH055: How to Entertain Different Audiences from 2016-06-22T04:50:55

Out from our Vault of Wisdom this week is a conversation filled to the brim with tips on how to entertain different audiences and how to grow from failure.

In this episode, we ta...

KEH054: How Important Are Props, Presentation Skills, and Personality in Kids Entertaining from 2016-06-13T09:50:10

In this episode we discuss:

The importance of showmanship over props and how John realized this

A common mistake John often sees starting magicia...

KEH053: Lessons Learned from Decades of Performing from 2016-06-07T18:22:31

In this episode in the Vault of Wisdom series, we share lessons that a long-time kids entertainer has learned from years of performing.

Greg McMahan, an all-around professional entertaine...

KEH052 Robert Baxt from 2016-05-29T21:37:49

From the vault of wisdom series this week is a guy I really respect.

Robert Baxt is from California where he has been performing family comedy and magic for decades. He is a cons...

KEH051 Hospital Entertaining Tips for Children’s Entertainers - Wayne Van Wyck from 2016-05-24T23:31:25

Hospital entertaining is rewarding—there’s no doubt about it—but it isn’t as simple as it sounds. From the condition of the child and his/her parents, to the almost constant coming and going of ...

KEH - 050 Adding Puppets to Your Kids Show - Tom Crowl from 2016-05-11T11:29:04

Ever thought of adding puppets to your kids show? This episode just might give you the nudge you need to give it a try.

In this podcast interview, professional magician and ventriloquist ...

KEH 049 - Prop Free Kids Games You Will Use - Clayton Poland from 2016-04-27T10:59:38

Take the fun to the next level by adding these super-simple props-free kids games to your show.

In this episode, we got civil engineer AND expert games leader Clayton Poland to share not ...

KEH 048 - 2 hour party package package secrets with Jolly Roger from 2016-04-20T04:35:29

Thinking about offering a two-hour kids party package or already running one yourself? Then this podcast episode is for you.

Roger Blakiston, aka Jolly Roger, has been doing two-hour kids...

KEH 047 - John Breeds - How to Run a Super-Fun Kids Show from 2016-04-13T08:36:40

There’s nothing like a fun kids show to give children the time of their life. And to help you ensure that you run an amazing show that your young audiences will be babbling about even after the ...

KEH 046 Audience Handling Tips for Kids Entertainers from 2016-04-05T16:48:27

For our first episode of series 2, we bring you brilliant audience handling tips from the UK’s award-winning children’s entertainer, Paul Megram.

Holding the attention of kids these days ...

KEH 045: Final Episode of the Kids Entertainer Podcast Series 1 from 2016-02-16T02:41:01

The Kids Entertainer Podcast Series 1 is at an end, and it’s a beginning of something bigger, brighter, and better.

With over 35,000 downloads, the podcast has been a huge success, al...

KEH 044: The Psychology of Play from 2016-02-09T03:52:47

Play is such a big part of a child’s life, and it’s astounding at times how we as kids entertainers often don’t think about the psychology behind it and view what we do in its light.

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KEH 043: The Business Side of Kids Entertainment from 2016-02-02T03:04:31

If you’re like many magicians, face painters, magical storytellers, balloon twisters, and other children’s performers, you probably went into kids entertainment for the love of it, without havin...

KEH 042: Copywriting Tips for Kids Entertainers from 2016-01-26T03:12:31

The right words can entice, persuade, and move. And with this treasure trove of copywriting tips specifically geared towards children’s entertainers, you’ll learn which to pick and craft into th...

KEH 041: How to Improve Yourself as a Kids Entertainer from 2016-01-19T07:28:07

In kids entertaining, as in any other field, to stagnate is to become irrelevant and boring, so it’s essential that you learn how to improve yourself and your shows if you want to stand out and ...

KEH 040: Creating a Positive Impact on Your Audience from 2016-01-12T03:46:11

Whenever you go out to do a show, do you ever think about how you are creating a positive impact on your audience? If you’re like many kids entertainers, probably not. And it’s understandable. M...