Whatever your decision, here are some helpful tips to assist you in choosing a suitable entertainer for your occasion.

	EXPERIENCE : There are entertainers who lack experience, yet are quite good at what they do. However, if you require someone who can successfully deal with a lively group, a particularly young group or a potentially troublesome group, look for ample experience.
	SUITABILITY : Horses for courses. You wouldn’t want a fairy for a group of 9 year-old boys, for example. Talk with the person who will actually perform for you, and ask questions to gauge their suitability.
	QUALITY : Request a brochure, photos, website or video to help you ascertain the quality of equipment, costume and customer service.
	VARIETY : Even a good entertainer can become a little tiresome after a while. Look for variety in the content. It’s a sure way to combat restlessness.
	VALUE : Be wary if the price is way out of the ordinary. "Way too little" is probably a youth or hobbyist (OK, if that’s all you want). "Way too much" is probably a bigger show than you need, or simply excessive.
	RELIABILITY : Too often, people are let down by entertainers “double-booking” or just “getting it wrong”. Ask for a letter of confirmation detailing your function, so there is no confusion or uncertainty by either party.

Above all, trust your ‘gut feeling’. Talk to your entertainer before booking. You’ll know whether you’re confident in having that person visit your group on the day.

I trust this information will assist in your deciding an appropriate entertainer for your special event.

GOOD LUCK, AND ENJOY.