Sunday, June 26, 2011

Who's out tonight in Nashvegas?

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Gonna spend the day on a friend's boat on the lake. Should be awesome! Thanks Dick and Judith!

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Happy Father's Day, all!

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Getting ready to perform at a wedding reception as a surprise. Hope these people are fun!!!

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Packing up the show to head to Asheville, NC tomorrow!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Do you smile enough? Think about it. http://ping.fm/qwOw1

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Magicians! Great resource here - http://ping.fm/LUFF6

Monday, June 6, 2011

Are you a magician or other performing artist? You should be collaborating with others. It's an amazing experience. Check this out - http://ping.fm/wYMHW

Saturday, June 4, 2011

I know it's crazy, but...have you started thinking about entertainment for your company Christmas party yet? You should see this - http://ping.fm/e2edR

The Most Important Things You Must Know Before Booking Entertainment For Your Next Event – Part 5

Over the last several months, we’ve been exploring the most important things you need to know in order to successfully find and book the very best entertainment for your next special event. I created this guide from my experiences over the past ten years as a professional entertainer. I know that if you follow each of these steps you will have a massively successful event. Enjoy part five!


7. The Day of the Event
As far as the program goes, you should have had several discussions with your entertainer by now which would answer any and all questions that either of you may have had. It should be clear, because of the previously agreed upon details in the contract, what time your entertainer will arrive, when and where they will set up, and what time the program will begin. Be sure that you or the main contact person of the event is carrying a cell phone in case your entertainer runs into any last minute issues and needs to contact you.

Depending on your event, you may wish to build excitement about the program. Having appropriate signage -- such as a large poster on an easel, a photograph with a bio, or even a promotional video playing on a television for people to see as they arrive -- are excellent ways to build a buzz. Your guests should be looking forward to the exciting program you have planned.

8. Last Minute Details and Showtime!
You’ve done your research and selected the best program for your event. At this point, there should be nothing for you to worry about. One of the last things you may be asked to do is have someone introduce the entertainer or speaker. If that is the case, the entertainer or speaker should have a note card with a brief introduction for you to read. While you might want to review the information briefly beforehand, this shouldn’t be hard.

In addition, some entertainers will ask you prior to the show if there are any particular guests you might suggest who would be good for them to interact with. They are looking for people who will be comfortable if called upon in front of your other guests. Have several men and women in mind who have good senses of humor and who might enjoy being part of the audience participation aspect of the show.

You may also want to ask your entertainer about any good photo opportunities they might suggest. Some programs have funny moments or especially visual moments built in that lend themselves naturally to taking a photo. Making memories in this way by knowing the perfect spots to pause long enough to get a good shot is another way to maximize the fun and success of your entertainment.

At this point, you’ve done all the work and should kick back, relax and enjoy!

Wrap Up
Keep your eyes on this blog for next month's entry when we'll wrap up the most important tips and techniques you must know before booking entertainment for your next special event. To start at the beginning of this series, click here for the first entry. And to receive a free copy of my brand new book (where most of this information is coming from), visit my website, fill out the webform, and I'll rush you a copy today! Blessings!