The Life of a Professional Performer

A full-time children's performer describes routine (and NOT so routine!) happenings as he goes from schools to libraries, and even to people's homes to perform magic, puppets, and storytelling for children across America.

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Name: Julian Franklin
Location: Texas, United States

I am a full-time Children's performer. I create educational and motivational programs for schools, libraries, and other educational institutions. The programs teach new subject matter while inspiring the children to continue the learning process through self-directed learning. In other words, my goal is to get kids to read more! Find out more at www.JulianFranklin.com

Saturday, May 13, 2006

Who Performs for a Professional Performer?

My daughter turned four today. She wanted a magician and quite frankly, Dad wasn't going to cut the muster. I have no problem admitting that there is really nothing that is too good for my daughter and we probably go overboard when it comes to her. Birthdays are really a good excuse for us to spend frivolously without guilt.

The best part is, that you can get top notch entertainment without paying a fortune. Don't get me wrong, it isn't cheap, by any means, but when a kid's party comes around once a year, I don't mind investing a few hundred dollars to create a memory that will last for the rest of her life.

So I called my good friend Trixie. Trixie Bond does about 400 birthday parties every year. She does more birthday parties in a month than most people will host in the course of their entire life. Trixie KNOWS how to put on a birthday party show that captivates kids, has adults choking back tears of sentiment, and has everyone rolling on the ground with laughter.

Yes, she's actually a competitor of mine. But she's such an amazing performer I have to sing her praises. When she puts smiles of excitement like this on my daughter's face I can't imagine a better investment of an afternoon. No wonder Trixie has been featured on the cover of magazines, and been invited to perform at the White House for two years in a row. If Trixie is good enough for the President of the United States, then she's probably good enough for my daughter.

If you live anywhere in The Greater Houston Area, give her a call at (281) 242-3020.

2 Comments:

Blogger Bill Berkey said...

Hi Madeleine... I just read about your Birthday - hope you had a super day!!!

I love the new playhouse in your backyard.

Have Fun!

Bill Berkey

5/15/2006 9:58 PM  
Blogger Tommy Johns said...

Hey Madeleine,

I read about your birthday party. I bet Miss Trixie did a GREAT job as your magician. Looking forward to seeing you again next January when I come back to Houston.

Tommy Johns

5/16/2006 10:20 PM  

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