Prices and FAQs (Frequently-Asked Questions)

Questions Asked Before Booking

What are the prices? The prices depends on the package that you choose. Click here for specific packages and prices.

Is Abby available on my party date? Click here to see open spots on the schedule.

May I watch video clips from Abby's shows? On a modern computer with a fast Internet connection you may watch video clips; just click here.

Are there live animals in the show? Abby's animals outperform the live doves and rabbits that most magicians use, because Abby's animals are puppets. They have outstandingly silly personalities and costumes. They interact with the audience more than live animals. They don't leave pellets on your floor, and they don't leave scratch marks or bite marks. Plus puppets can vanish or re-appear without being stressed as a real animal would. Their antics get the kids belly-laughing, shouting and squealing. See for yourself by watching Abby the Magician's videos from actual shows.

What if my child is sick on the day of the party? So that your child can enjoy the party and avoid spreading illness, you may reschedule with no penalty. Just catch Abby before she starts driving to your party.

Is Abby more of a magician or more of a clown? More of a funny magician. She does not wear clown makeup. The shows center on real magic tricks that inspire wonder. She also draws from clowning traditions, since being funny is key when entertaining children.

Any advice on how to interview magicians? For tips on selecting and preparing for a magician, click here.

What other questions might I ask so that I will be comfortable with my choice of magician? For a printable checklist of questions to help you comparison shop, click here. It is viewable on most modern computers (those with Adobe Acrobat Version 3.0 or later).

Does Abby have employees or other magicians who she sends in her place? No. If you book Abby, you get Abby. If she refers you to another magician, it is then up to you to communicate with, negotiate and pay any other magician directly without communicating through Abby.

Can Abby bring a backdrop? You may request it. For small rooms with no knick-knacks to knock over, ask her to bring a pop-up backdrop. For large venues such as auditoriums and ballrooms you may request this larger backdrop:



What forms of payment will Abby accept? Outside the office (i.e. at your event) she takes cash or checks only. In the office and only in the office she takes Mastercard, Visa and Discover cards.

How do I book Abby? Your booking is complete as soon as Abby receives a signed agreement and retainer. For parties with more than 30 children call for a customized contract. For 30 or fewer children use Abby's small party agreement. It's printable right here, or Abby can fax or mail it to you.

Types of Parties that Abby takes

Will Abby still do small at-home birthday parties? Yes.

Does Abby work in my area? She serves parts of Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware Counties. She typically does not serve Lancaster, Berks or Lehigh Counties, or any part of New Jersey or Delaware.

Will Abby perform at first birthday parties? Yes. The birthday baby's cousins aged 3 and up have a blast. One- and two-year olds don't get much out of live entertainment, but they cuten up a party.

Will Abby perform as a costume character? Abby will dress as a princess for her Princess Show, as an animal trainer for her Petting-Zoo Puppet Show, or as a pirate for her Pirate Show. Abby does not dress up in fully-body suits such as Elmo.

Questions Asked After Booking

I hear there are free invitations? The price includes nicer invitations on card stock by request -- click here for details. Or if you wish to print invitations from your computer, here are printable invitations for Abby's princess party (right) puppet party (middle) and magic show (left). Click on the invitation, open it in Microsoft Word, then add your party information and print.

Will there be time for balloon sculptures? Find out how long balloon sculpting would take and how many children can be accommodated by clicking here for the calculator page.

Any advice on how to set up? For tips on preparing for a magician, click here.