Are you planning a magic theme for a child’s birthday party? Then, you have come to the right place!
Perhaps you have a young magician in the making, a young Harry Potter fan, or simply a child who loves all things magic and illusion. In any event, here’s how you can effortlessly add a magical touch to each aspect of a magic themed party…from entertainment to food to decorations.
With a bit of planning and a wave of our “magic wand”, you can easily create the perfect magic themed party!
Magical Entertainment: There’s nothing better than a real, professional magician to set the tone for the perfect magic themed party. Magic shows have a universal appeal and are great for kids and adults. They have lots of audience participation with interactive routines that involve the children. Especially, the birthday child! This creates a lot of awe and laughter for everyone.
Time: Magic shows are most effective when they are between 30 minutes and an hour. A professional magician will be able to perform shows designed for the specific age group of the children in attendance.
Some magicians also offer a magic lesson where they teach simple tricks to the kids based on the age group. This is an interactive activity and allows the kids to go home and show their family and friends the tricks they have learned.
Adults and parent should watch the show along with the children. It’s great to see the smiles on their faces and it provides some great photo opportunities too. Plus, most adults are just as amazed as the little ones!
Activities: Many traditional party games can be given a “magical twist” such as “pin the tail on the rabbit” instead of the donkey.
For other games, set the mood with magic-themed background music. You can use songs like “Could It Be Magic” by Take That, “You Can Do Magic” by America, and any of the “Harry Potter” movie soundtracks.
Invitations:
Sprinkle a bit of magic into your party preparations by sending magical invitations. Start There are many options online to create party invitation with a magician theme.
PRO-TIP: Be sure to include an RSVP date on the invite. This will help you stay on top of the guest list and make necessary arrangements more efficiently.
To make your invitations even more amazing, consider adding a personal touch, such as a custom message or a magic-related joke or riddle to pique the interest of your guests. Lastly, consider digital invitations. They are cost effective, easy to design and save paper. You could send via email or a group chat.
Party Favors and Goodie Bags: Goodie bags have become the norm at kid’s parties and they are a wonderful way to let the children go home with a little piece of the magic.
There are many goodie bag supplies with a magical theme online. Amazon has a wide array of them. Additionally, Tricky-Rick can supply party favor bags with a magical theme which include a few simple tricks every child can learn. These are available for a small additional charge. The birthday child receives a large gift bag with several tricks they can do themselves.
Food: What young magician in training would not want to cut into a cake shaped like a magic top hat? There are many ideas online (Pinterest) with magic themed cake ideas!
Adding edible sparkles to fruit or sweet treats can also give them a magical touch. It’s a simple way to make the food look magical and even more appealing to the children.
To further immerse the kids in the magic theme, consider creating a “magic potion” drink station where they can mix colorful, fizzy drinks or mocktails. Use jars with labels like “Unicorn Elixir” or “Dragon Snot” to add some fun and silliness.
Decorations: A few simple decorations can boost that magical atmosphere. For the party table, consider using cut-out stars, glitter, and playing cards as part of your magical decor. You might also use a magician’s hat as a centerpiece, and fill it with items like mini magic wands or a stuffed bunny. Amazon again has some wonderful magic theme party decorations.
Abracadabra, the stage is set! Now, Book the Magician!: Children’s Party Entertainers often have a busy schedule. It is always wise to call and book early to avoid missing out. Weekend dates fill up the quickest. Contact you magical pro at least 3-4 weeks in advance.