Amy and Pom Pom at a party a loooooong time ago...How long?
(Amy is out of high school now)



Q. What do you do at a birthday party?
A. I do a mix of "Creative Clown Comedy", balloon animals/hats, and face painting. Or if there are too many children for face painting, then I substitute games and other activities.



Q. What is "Creative Clown Comedy"?
A. Creative Clown Comedy is where I get to know the kids, and they get to know me, Pom Pom, and hopefully getting them laughing and having a good time.


Q. How do you get the kids laughing?
A. I might say to a girl sitting next to a boy, "Oh I see you're here with your husband! That's good he's not a couch potato!" Or I might say to a boy, while patting his head, "Is that a wig, or your real hair?" This is all done as you are meeting the kids, finding out their names, ages, etc. With real young kids this doesn't work, (3 and under). But the older than that crowd just eats it up!



***note*** A lot of what I do and say to the kids is improvised. I have a few things that are repeated from party to party as they can really be counted on to elicit giggles from the kids and adults alike. I like to find the kids with a cute or unique personality and play off them. NEVER forgetting the birthday child however!



For more detailed information on what to say to get them laughing send for my Tips and Tricks for Clowns at Birthday Parties...



Q. How do the kids get to know you?
A.I always tell the kids that I have a prize for them if they remember my name. I then tell them my name and have them repeat it. Here's how it goes...I say:"It's Pom Pom the Clown". Then I'll listen as they repeat, "Pom Pom the Clown". I claim that I heard somebody say" Ding Dong the Clown" and act as though I know who it is by pointing to one of the kids. They'll swear they said it right, (and they did), so I'll say" O.K. I want everybody to get the prize so lets try it again." They try again and I say I heard someone say, "Hot Dog the Clown". Etc. etc. Finally I say everyone got it right and before I leave I'll give them a surprise. (A candy treat) Make sure you have plenty for everyone.



Q. Do you do any thing else?
A. Yes I do. At this point I begin a little magic or comedy routine in which the birthday child is the star, (if they're willing).



Q. What do you do with balloons?
A. Go to the Balloon Page for information on balloons at birthday parties.