| A great party doesn't have to cost you a ton of | | | | Comedians. Not all comics are equal and not every |
| money. Here are some ways to add fun and | | | | comic is suitable for every type of party. Carefully |
| excitement to your next big bash. | | | | match the talent to the preferences of your guests. |
| Music. A party without music isn't a party, as far as | | | | Some comics only use G-rated material and others |
| we're concerned. When it comes time to bring party | | | | are strictly adult audiences only. For corporate |
| tunes to your event, you can use either live or | | | | events, we recommend to error on the side of being |
| recorded music. Live music adds a completely new | | | | too conservative. |
| dimension to a celebration. A live band or musician | | | | Comedians for Roasts. Many party givers are |
| makes your party an event. | | | | creating comedy roasts to "honor" the guest of |
| Before you hire a musician for your party, make sure | | | | honor. Friends and family take turns ribbing the guest |
| you understand your audience. An informal poll of | | | | of honor with jokes and embarrassing stories. A |
| your guests may give you a better idea of what kind | | | | professional comedian can make sure the event goes |
| of music they'd like to hear. If you're not in the same | | | | smoothly and "give the hook" to speakers who are |
| demographic as your guests (like a parent planning a | | | | bombing. Many comedians can also write customized |
| Sweet 16) you may not have clue. Work with a | | | | comedy material and make the event even more fun. |
| good talent bureau to select music that your guests | | | | Magicians. Party planners find a good magician to be a |
| will enjoy. | | | | great way to entertain a wide range of audiences. If |
| Next, ask yourself what you're trying to achieve by | | | | you have a multilingual audience, a comedy-magic |
| adding music. Are you trying to add a classic | | | | show is a better choice than stand-up comedy. When |
| ambiance to the party? Many party planners choose | | | | you're guests have diverse backgrounds, magic is a |
| a pianist, harpist or string quartet to give their events | | | | better choice than stand-up which can sometimes |
| a touch of elegance. Want to get your guests up | | | | raise sensitive political or social issues. |
| and dancing? Try a good party DJ. | | | | The best part of hiring a magician for your event is |
| Entertainers. Once you've got the music covered, to | | | | audience participation. Your guests will love to be part |
| bring your party to a higher level, consider hiring a | | | | of the show. A professional entertainer will interact |
| great party entertainer. There are many event | | | | with your guests and use members of the audience |
| performers to choose from. Here are some ideas for | | | | as volunteers. Instead of just watching the show, |
| different types parties. | | | | your guests get to star in it too. |