How much space do you need for the Birthday Magic Show?
as long as the kids can all sit in one area- that’s fine.
Do you need us to provide anything?
No Aardy brings everything he needs.
How long is the set up?
About 2 minutes. Yeah I know many magicians take 30 to 60 minutes to set up. - My set up is done where I park so when I walk in there is minimal time not entertaining the kids- when I walk in the door I am 99% ready. That 2 minutes is setting up the illusion where I make the birthday child appear.
Where are you based?
Sydney- I live in Hornsby
How many kids can you do the Birthday party for?
up to 30 Kids is reasonable- over 30 and there will be a price increase because I have to set up speaker systems and perform a larger show.
What age is this party for?
The 1 Hour Package: 3 an up. Each age gets a different show- so the 8 year olds get a different show than a 6 year old, Over the age of 10, they are getting more adult related magic.
The 2 hour Package: Is suitable for age 6 and up and some 5 year olds.
Can the party be different ages?
Yes and no, extreme ages say 1-15 is going to be tough, it is easy to compare watching TV. Kids at 15 watch different things than a 5 year old- even a 10 year old, and the magic show is the same, in these cases I do bit of both shows, but it is harder to perform. ages that are close say 5-7 year olds can be performed easily.
What are some of the tricks you do as a Birthday Magician?
This is simple an amazing show which is designed for maximum audience participation- The tricks I perform are simple to understand but are full of comedy, music, colour and amazement such as Making a Flower appear, making my magic wand magically levitate, making things disappear and reappear I also perform many of the tricks I performed on Saturday Disney.
Can you perform outside?
Yes, Inside or out- is not a problems- However- on a really HOT day- the magic lessons become harder as kids sweat, so please take note of the weather- the magic show can be performed in side or out side.
What is The DVD given to all the children and how much extra does it cost?
The DVD does not cost anything extra. The DVD teaches 3 magic tricks that children can learn very easily with objects found around the home. It is a fun bonus for dealing with Aardy. and is perfect to put into lollie bags.
What is The DVD given to the birthday child and how much extra does it cost?
This DVD is a bonus and does not cost anything extra. The DVD is similar to the DVD given to all the other children- the only difference is that it contains 10 tricks and not 3.
How long is Aardy at the Birthday party?
1 Hour package: Aardy is at the party for 45 Minutes to an hour- depending on the number and age of kids
2 Hour Package: 2 hours to 2 hour 15 Minutes
Do you stay to help cut the cake?
Yes, I can stay and help by getting the kids to sing Happy Birthday and if you would like photos with me- that is OK too. Only if Aardy is booked towards the end of the party.
Are there animals in your Birthday Magic show?
No, I don’t use live animals, I don't want to hurt animals. To use animals within a magic show damages them.
Animals may also make a mess in your home, or bite your child. My focus is more on the audience participation. I want the children to be the STARS of the show, not an animal. Plenty of Birthday Magicians use animals and you can tell that the rest of their act is not so engaging because they focus every single picture on the rabbit and not the kids.
I do use Rocky the Raccoon- a life like Puppet that kids think is real but its just a puppet- he allows me to do things that you couldn't do with a live animal.
Are there any photo opportunities throughout the show?
Yes, I even tell you when a photo opportunity is coming up.
Can the parents watch the show- would they enjoy the show as well?
It is optional for parents to be at the show- you can either sit back and relax elsewhere- but if you want to watch, Aardy’s show will entertain the kids and the parents watching.
Aardy is a Merlin Award Winning magician- these are the Magician Oscars- he will entertain the adults- BUT the focus is on the kids.