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By JPL Network Solutions April 22, 2011
Michael Carlin is an extremely talented individual! We love his work! Five Star Rating! ...read more
By Christine Hill, Independent Shaklee Distributor April 04, 2011
Hi, thanks for connecting with me. I really enjoyed looking at your work; some of the pieces on your website, in particular, are really incredible. I also think it's great that you give to charitable organizations, as well. Please let me know if and when your work is being shown in the midwest; I'd love to go check it out! All the best, Christine Hill ...read more
By Amy November 22, 2008
What great fun we had last week at the party for my sister in law and her husband. The comedian and magician were to hit of the party, and the caricaturist was a hit too. Your staff was friendly and courteous. Customer service was very helpful too. I work at an elementary school so I'll be sure to pass out your cards and put in a good word for the great services you provided at our event. Thanks. ...read more
This post is to give you tips and things to remember when planning an outdoor party or event. This is not an all purpose "How To" article, it's about some things I haven't seen mentioned on other articles, but may lead to a much better event and prevent major headaches. 1. WEATHER is hard to predict anywhere, and here in Chester County Pennsylvania the weather reports seem like a waste of time because they seem to be wrong half the time. Don't hope for the best. You must plan for rain, super hot weather, heavy wind, cold, etc. Don't pick a location unless you have plenty of shelter available if you need it. Super hot weather and blazing sun can be a real party spoiler, so have lots of cold water and lots of shade for EVERYONE ready to go. Make sure all your hired entertainers are in full shade because it's not nice to stick them out in the full sun and because they won't be at their best if they are uncomfortable. For heavy wind, have plenty of tape ready so you can tape down tablecloths, signs, etc. Have rope, tent stakes and weights ready to make sure games and tents, etc don't fly away. Flying EZUp tents are dangerous and get broken - ALWAYS stake them down. 2. ENTERTAINERS and Suppliers have requirements to do their job. Make sure you know what they are and have it ready before the event starts. Don't wait till the entertainers show up - you'll be busy, you may be hard to find, you'll waste your time and theirs, and it annoys the entertainers. They will need shade, they may need tables and chairs, they may need a level mud free area, and they may need lots of electricity nearby. Electricity for a band should be close by, reliable, have plenty of it, don't make guests trip over extension cords if you can help it. Know where the outlets are in advance - don't wait till your caterers, entertainers, equipment suppliers, etc show up and then look around for outlets, wasting time. If you have multiple suppliers that need electric, or have a moonbounce company with multiple inflatables, you will need a lot of power and many separate outlets on separate fuses. Not all outlets have enough amps to power bounces and other big stuff, especially if more than one thing is plugged in to the same circuit. If you don't have enough power, fuses will blow and be a major problem - it happens all the time. Have generators if needed, but keep in mind their placement because they tend to be very loud. I can't tell you how many times I go to an event or party and they are not ready with electricity, etc. FOOD: Don't forget about vegetarians. There are a lot of us, it's its very likely they will be at your event. So LABEL all food items, so people know whats in it - it's hard to tell by looking. Don't make people guess if ham, bacon bits, and chicken stock is in the food. Oh, and if you are planning a birthday party, company picnic, private party, block party, festival or event in or around the Chester County PA (West Chester PA and areas within a 30 minute drive)area and want magicians, balloon twisters, face painters or caricature artists, or need party ideas, please visit my website - I do all of those things myself!. Thank you. ...read more
By Amazing Spaghetti, The Magician & Children's Entertainer March 10, 2015
This post is to give you tips and things to remember when planning an outdoor party or event. This is not an all purpose "How To" article, it's about some things I haven't seen mentioned on other articles, but may lead to a much better event and prevent major headaches. 1. WEATHER is hard to predict anywhere, and here in Chester County Pennsylvania the weather reports seem like a waste of time because they seem to be wrong half the time. Don't hope for the best. You must plan for rain, super hot weather, heavy wind, cold, etc. Don't pick a location unless you have plenty of shelter available if you need it. Super hot weather and blazing sun can be a real party spoiler, so have lots of cold water and lots of shade for EVERYONE ready to go. Make sure all your hired entertainers are in full shade because it's not nice to stick them out in the full sun and because they won't be at their best if they are uncomfortable. For heavy wind, have plenty of tape ready so you can tape down tablecloths, signs, etc. Have rope, tent stakes and weights ready to make sure games and tents, etc don't fly away. Flying EZUp tents are dangerous and get broken - ALWAYS stake them down. 2. ENTERTAINERS and Suppliers have requirements to do their job. Make sure you know what they are and have it ready before the event starts. Don't wait till the entertainers show up - you'll be busy, you may be hard to find, you'll waste your time and theirs, and it annoys the entertainers. They will need shade, they may need tables and chairs, they may need a level mud free area, and they may need lots of electricity nearby. Electricity for a band should be close by, reliable, have plenty of it, don't make guests trip over extension cords if you can help it. Know where the outlets are in advance - don't wait till your caterers, entertainers, equipment suppliers, etc show up and then look around for outlets, wasting time. If you have multiple suppliers that need electric, or have a moonbounce company with multiple inflatables, you will need a lot of power and many separate outlets on separate fuses. Not all outlets have enough amps to power bounces and other big stuff, especially if more than one thing is plugged in to the same circuit. If you don't have enough power, fuses will blow and be a major problem - it happens all the time. Have generators if needed, but keep in mind their placement because they tend to be very loud. I can't tell you how many times I go to an event or party and they are not ready with electricity, etc. FOOD: Don't forget about vegetarians. There are a lot of us, it's its very likely they will be at your event. So LABEL all food items, so people know whats in it - it's hard to tell by looking. Don't make people guess if ham, bacon bits, and chicken stock is in the food. Oh, and if you are planning a birthday party, company picnic, private party, block party, festival or event in or around the Chester County PA (West Chester PA and areas within a 30 minute drive)area and want magicians, balloon twisters, face painters or caricature artists, or need party ideas, please visit my website - I do all of those things myself!. Thank you. ...read more
By Amazing Spaghetti, The Magician & Children's Entertainer March 10, 2015
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTHMmCoKcSY ...read more
By Inkspot at Z Gallery April 12, 2011
If you have a love for the arts and are creative, consider a career as a visual artist. This type of position allows you to specialize in a range of areas, some of which include multimedia and animation. In order to become this type of artist, there are certain steps that need to be taken. ...read more
It often takes many years to make a full-time living as a fine artist. The demand for the type of work the artist creates will often affect how long it takes to make a full-time living. Many fine artists also work other jobs until they are able to find enough regular clients willing to buy their creat... ...read more