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Magical Birthday Party performances are geared to the age and gender of the Birthday Child. Let us know some fun "tidbits" about your child beforehand (favorite activities, pets, foods, TV shows, etc.), and Markus will try to incorporate them into a personalized show that has an extra-special appeal. He has a whole roomful of props, toys, and other unusual items--plus a surprising familiarity with kids' interests (he's a big kid himself!!). The show is high-energy, sometimes off-the-wall; it'll leave everyone howling with laughter! Parents are always amazed at Markus' kid-handling skills; as you know, it takes something special to relate to them as well as he does.

Where Will We Travel?	Magical Birthday Party performances are generally limited to within 60 miles of East Waterboro, Maine. For an estimate of your distance and mileage charges, check with MapQuest.
What's the Charge for Mileage?	Mileage is currently 50 cents per round-trip mile. The first 10 miles in each direction are FREE! If you're located more than 60 miles from East Waterboro, ME, there is an extra charge...however, we unfortunately can not travel more than 85 miles for a birthday party performance (sorry!).

BALLOON SCULPTURE is a wonderful option to add to your Magical Birthday Party!
This way, everyone brings home a fun souvenir of the terrific party you hosted! An adept balloon artist, Almodarr twists various styles of brightly-colored balloons. The birthday child receives an extra-special balloon creation. Although he is a quick twister, due to the time involved (and the occasional popping of a balloon sculpture that he will remake so no one goes home unhappy), this option--as well as the option below--is limited to 15 children or less. If more than that, there's an extra fee of $2 per child to cover the extra time and supplies.
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For even more fun, add TEMPORARY TATTOOS! *
This is only available with balloon sculpture. For this option, Angelique comes too--while Markus twists balloons, Angelique will tattoo the children. The temporary tattoos adhere with a patented medical-grade adhesive (NOT inks, dyes, or hennas), and are completely safe and non-toxic. They're fairly long-lasting and wear away gradually (a day or two, although depending on how they're cared for, some may last as long as a week!). Temporary tattoos are easily removable with rubbing alcohol or baby oil. Angelique's stock of tattoos is truly "cool", and she brings a "menu" of at least 2 dozen choices, all appropriate for the ages of the party guests. Temporary tattoos are faster to apply and less messy than face painting, AND last much longer, so this is an ideal option to add to your Magical Birthday Party!

* Regarding Face Painting: due to the increased risk of H1N1 and other viruses, face painting has been discontinued until further notice.

"I had thought I would just do face painting for the party myself, but I'm so glad I had you do it! These are just beautiful...they're like mini works of art! Thank you so much!"
--S.Wolff, Yarmouth, ME
(Face painting has been
discontinued until further notice.)

If you want professional entertainment, wouldn't you hire a professional?
To your child, his or her birthday is the most special, "magical" day of the year...as a mom or dad planning a birthday party, your child's happiness is the #1 consideration. When it comes to entertainers, price isn't always an accurate gauge of "good". We don't really know what others are charging, but it's a safe bet that our prices are comparable to others in Maine. (Who knows--maybe we are even the least costly!) There are some wonderful performers who don't charge a lot but deliver a super show; and there are some high-priced ones who may look great "on paper",
but just can't maintain the attention of a young audience.

Of course we hope you'll hire us, but for the sake of a successful party we hope you'll make your decision based on how you feel about a performer's credentials and integrity, and how he or she will "deliver the goods" at your child's birthday party. Markus has given thousands of birthday party performances and is a proven hit with both kids and parents. See lots more Parent Comments--and PLEASE call or e-mail anytime if you have questions, or even if you just want to talk!

Experience is also important; you don't want someone at your party who's "eaten alive" by enthusiastic party-goers! Markus has over 40 years of actual experience "in the business" (and not just 40 years since he learned his first trick)--entertaining kids is something he does especially well. He's also won awards throughout the country for both Stage Magic and Close-Up Magic (see our home page), so you can be sure his shows are fun for parents too!

Magic is not part-time, "after-work or on weekends" with us. We do this for a living. Our livelihood literally depends on making sure you're totally satisfied--with the show, with the whole process of working with us, and with the end result of the laughter and joy of your child and his/her friends! Markus's warm, friendly, inspired manner with children is unsurpassed; Angelique is pretty and approachable by even the shyest of children. We also don't offer lots of "free" extras with our packages just to get the job. As you'd expect, the cost of any "free" stuff is already going to be built into the price; ask any car dealership who sells you a car with a "free warranty"!

Markus' love for entertaining children is the biggest factor that makes him the ideal birthday entertainer for your child's party. He has fun, and they have fun. It's win-win! However, as his schedule is filled with performances for corporate clients, resorts, schools, and other venues, we strongly suggest that you call to check availability before you finalize your party date. Also, as weekends are often booked months in advance, consider hosting a weekday or after-school party!

Don't miss out on the fun. After laughing themselves silly and having a terrific time, every guest at your party (adults too!) will leave saying, "This was the best party I've ever been to!"
But most important of all, you'll see the joy shining in your child's eyes...
and you'll be hearing "Thank you!!" for weeks to come.

With Southern Maine's Favorite Birthday Magician !