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Five Of Tricky Nick's Favourite Melbourne Party Locations
I used to hate going to party venues. They were soulless places with flickering flouro lights and luke warm party pies. Parties should be held at home, I believed, in lounge rooms with homemade fairy bread. That's all changed now. There are dozens of wonderful party venues across Melbourne that kids and parents both love. Here's some of this Melbourne magicians favourites: APPLES AND JAM Eco-friendly with homely feel and a relaxing home-spun setting, Apples and Jam provide th
Party Tip: Is There Really Such A Thing As A Girl's Party?
My friend Sarah worked for close to a decade as Melbourne's top Fairy. Each weekend she would make the day of half dozen little girls with her colourful mix of magic, puppetry and sparkles. The children would sit on little toadstool pillows and hear stories of her magical adventures, blow bubbles and make wishes. The trouble is, not every party is all girls. More often than not, her shows would also have one or two boys in attendance. So how did she deal with it? By being ver
Party Tips: How Many Kids Do I Invite To My Child's Party?
I don't limit the number of children you can invite when I perform magic shows perform at kid's parties. Five children or fifty, it’s all the same to me. After all, I always pack a PA system to save my voice and I love jumping in and performing for a massive crowd of screaming children. As far as I am concerned, the more the merrier. Even so, I was surprised to arrive at a party last weekend to find sixty children packed into a two bedroom house in North Fitzroy. Like I said,
Party Tips: Choosing A Venue For Your Kid's Party!
There are a dozens of different options you could consider when hunting down the perfect venue to have your child's birthday...and, as a Melbourne magician, I've seen them all! I've performed everywhere from parks to parliament houses, from homes to horse stables. If you can think of a space, I've entertained there. So let me take you through the Pros and Cons of some of the more popular options. --- At Home Pros You have the home ground advantage, you don't have far to trave
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