Review - Party entertainer Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the dragon

Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the dragon

We first met Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey 11 years ago when he performed his show for our older children. It was a pleasure to introduce him to the younger ones. We went along to one of his shows recently at the Sovereign centre, when we arrived he was setting up and as with all our entertainers we didn't tell him we were reviewing.

There is quite a large difference from entertaining at an organised party to performing in a shopping centre, there didn't seem to be many children around and those that wondered past were ushered away by their parents, busy with their shopping chores.

Mr Merlin began his show and gradually children appeared and adults slowed down to watch. Within just a few minutes quite a crowd had formed and we were impressed at how Mr Merlin engaged the crowd as well as a few older children who pretended they weren't interested!

We enjoyed the range of jokes aimed at both older and younger parents and the children were giggling at the magic tricks. Several children were picked to go on stage and all the children were keen to participate.

The highlight of the show has to be the cute dragon Okey Dokey , my daughter was picked to go on stage and as I have mentioned before, she is very shy and I thought she would refuse. Not only did she go on stage but she spoke into the microphone and kissed Okey Dokey!

A timeless entertainer who appeals to all ages, you can contact Mr Merlin here

Children's Disco Party - Review

This week my daughter attended a birthday party with a brilliant entertainer, so we thought we would offer a review.

Simon Western offers several different party options; a disco, puppet show or Count Backwards magic show.

This party was a disco for a five year old.

I found Simon friendly to both parents and children and for the whole hour he was very involved and the games were fast moving. The usual party games were included as well as an interesting hat game based on musical chairs, but instead of chairs, using hats placed on their heads. This was much more suited to a larger number of children and they all seemed to enjoy it.

The birthday girl was made to feel special, the older children were given special tasks and the younger ones enjoyed the bubbles and foam. Parents had the option to join in but weren't pressured into doing so.

My daughter is very shy and chose to watch the fun to begin with, but she did join in eventually and was thrilled to win a sweet for dancing. There was no pressure for those who wished to watch instead of join in, but plenty of prizes and fun for those that did. Simon managed the games very well, the children didn't seem to mind if they didn't win as the next game kept them occupied.

We would recommend Simon and his Disco Party, here are his details if you would like to contact him:

Tel:01202 469885/07957214314
Email: simon@punchentertainments.co.uk
Website: www.punchentertainments.co.uk

Please note: This is a free review and the entertainer was unaware he was being reviewed.