Prices and FAQs (Frequently-Asked Questions)

Questions Asked Before Booking

What are the prices? Click here to see prices and a list of what's included.

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.

What does Abby do at the parties? Most people choose a show plus balloon sculptures or face painting. Here's a clickable list of shows, all of which have magic:
Click here for the Petting-Zoo Puppet Show.
Click here for more on the Kid's Comedy Magic Show.
Click here for the Yucky Pirate Magic Show.
Click here for Magic Princess Parties.
Click here to learn about the Happy Holidays Show.

Are there live animals in the show? Abby's animals can interact more (and more safely) with the children than live animals can, because Abby's animals are puppets. Their antics get the kids belly-laughing, shouting and squealing. See for yourself by watching video clips. In the animal show, there are 5 comical animals. In the princess show, a frog and dragon are guest stars. In the pirate magic show, a monkey and parrot perform. In the comedy magic show you are welcome to choose one or two puppets to appear as guest stars.

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 performer? For a printable checklist of questions to help you comparison shop, click here. The list may take a few seconds to load. It is viewable on most computers (those with Adobe Acrobat Version 3.0 or later).

How do I book Abby? Call her at 215-880-5975 for a confirmation code to send with a deposit at least 10 days before the party. For convenience birthday parents may click here to print Abby's short party agreement for parents. Or Abby can fax or mail you the form. Corporate clients (anyone other than birthday parents) please call Abby for the full contract. Abby's number is 215-880-5975.

Does Abby have employees or other performers who she sends in her place? No. If you book Abby, you get Abby. If Abby refers you to another magician, it would be up to you to communicate with, negotiate and pay any other magician.

Types of Parties that Abby takes

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

Will Abby perform in clown makeup? No. She can refer you to a clown.

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? In addition to her coattails, Abby can 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. She can refer you to someone who will wear a suit like Cookie Monster, Elmo, Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, or the Backyardigans among others.

Does Abby work outdoors? No. She only performs in climate-controlled buildings which have walls all around and a ceiling and a floor. Use your house or click here for a list of facilities that customers have rented for Abby's parties in the past

Does Abby work in my area? She serves parts of four Pennsylvania counties: Bucks County, Montgomery County, Chester County, and Delaware County. Her approximate service area is shown in light green on this map. Parties outside the green area may hire Abby when time permits the commute. To zoom in click the plus sign on the map. To pan around click the arrows. Abby does not serve New Jersey or Delaware.


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She covers the following zip codes, among others:
18054 GREEN LANE in Montgomery County, PA
18074 PERKIOMENVILLE in Montgomery County, PA
18076 RED HILL in Montgomery County, PA
18084 SUMNEYTOWN in Montgomery County, PA
18901 DOYLESTOWN in Bucks County, PA
18902 DOYLESTOWN in Bucks County, PA
18911 BLOOMING GLEN in Bucks County, PA
18912 BUCKINGHAM in Bucks County, PA
18914 CHALFONT in Bucks County, PA
18915 COLMAR in Montgomery County, PA
18916 DANBORO in Bucks County, PA
18917 DUBLIN in Bucks County, PA
18918 EARLINGTON in Montgomery County, PA
18923 FOUNTAINVILLE in Bucks County, PA
18924 FRANCONIA in Montgomery County, PA
18925 FURLONG in Bucks County, PA
18927 HILLTOWN in Bucks County, PA
18932 LINE LEXINGTON in Bucks County, PA
18935 MILFORD SQUARE in Bucks County, PA
18936 MONTGOMERYVILLE in Montgomery County, PA
18944 PERKASIE in Bucks County, PA
18957 SALFORD in Montgomery County, PA
18958 SALFORDVILLE in Montgomery County, PA
18960 SELLERSVILLE in Bucks County, PA
18962 SILVERDALE in Bucks County, PA
18964 SOUDERTON in Montgomery County, PA
18969 TELFORD in Montgomery County, PA
18970 TRUMBAUERSVILLE in Bucks County, PA
18971 TYLERSPORT in Montgomery County, PA
18974 WARMINSTER in Bucks County, PA
18976 WARRINGTON in Bucks County, PA
18979 WOXALL in Montgomery County, PA
18991 WARMINSTER in Bucks County, PA
19002 AMBLER in Montgomery County, PA
19008 BROOMALL in Delaware County, PA
19010 BRYN MAWR in Delaware County, PA
19025 DRESHER in Montgomery County, PA
19031 FLOURTOWN in Montgomery County, PA
19034 FORT WASHINGTON in Montgomery County, PA (not the one in Bucks County)
19035 GLADWYNE in Montgomery County, PA
19038 GLENSIDE in Montgomery County, PA
19040 HATBORO in Montgomery County, PA
19041 HAVERFORD in Montgomery County, PA
19044 HORSHAM in Montgomery County, PA
19075 ORELAND in Montgomery County, PA
19080 WAYNE in Delaware County, PA
19083 HAVERTOWN in Delaware County, PA
19085 VILLANOVA in Delaware County, PA
19087 WAYNE in Delaware County, PA
19088 WAYNE in Delaware County, PA
19089 WAYNE in Delaware County, PA
19090 WILLOW GROVE in Montgomery County, PA
19095 WYNCOTE in Montgomery County, PA
19096 WYNNEWOOD in Montgomery County, PA
19301 PAOLI in Chester County, PA
19312 BERWYN in Chester County, PA
19333 DEVON in Chester County, PA
19355 MALVERN in Chester County, PA
19401 NORRISTOWN in Montgomery County, PA
19403 NORRISTOWN in Montgomery County, PA
19404 NORRISTOWN in Montgomery County, PA
19405 BRIDGEPORT in Montgomery County, PA
19406 KING OF PRUSSIA in Montgomery County, PA
19407 AUDUBON in Montgomery County, PA
19408 EAGLEVILLE in Montgomery County, PA
19409 FAIRVIEW VILLAGE in Montgomery County, PA
19415 EAGLEVILLE in Montgomery County, PA
19420 ARCOLA in Montgomery County, PA
19422 BLUE BELL in Montgomery County, PA
19423 CEDARS in Montgomery County, PA
19424 BLUE BELL in Montgomery County, PA
19426 COLLEGEVILLE in Montgomery County, PA
19428 CONSHOHOCKEN in Montgomery County, PA
19429 CONSHOHOCKEN in Montgomery County, PA
19430 CREAMERY in Montgomery County, PA
19432 DEVAULT in Chester County, PA
19435 FREDERICK in Montgomery County, PA
19436 GWYNEDD in Montgomery County, PA
19437 GWYNEDD VALLEY in Montgomery County, PA
19438 HARLEYSVILLE in Montgomery County, PA
19440 HATFIELD in Montgomery County, PA
19441 HARLEYSVILLE in Montgomery County, PA
19443 KULPSVILLE in Montgomery County, PA
19444 LAFAYETTE HILL in Montgomery County, PA
19450 LEDERACH in Montgomery County, PA
19451 MAINLAND in Montgomery County, PA
19453 MONT CLARE in Montgomery County, PA
19454 NORTH WALES in Montgomery County, PA
19455 NORTH WALES in Montgomery County, PA
19456 OAKS in Montgomery County, PA
19460 PHOENIXVILLE in Chester County, PA
19462 PLYMOUTH MEETING in Montgomery County, PA
19468 ROYERSFORD in Montgomery County, PA
19473 SCHWENKSVILLE in Montgomery County, PA
19474 SKIPPACK in Montgomery County, PA
19475 SPRING CITY in Chester County, PA
19477 SPRING HOUSE in Montgomery County, PA
19478 SPRING MOUNT in Montgomery County, PA
19481 VALLEY FORGE in Chester County, PA
19482 VALLEY FORGE in Chester County, PA
19483 VALLEY FORGE in Montgomery County, PA
19484 VALLEY FORGE in Montgomery County, PA
19485 VALLEY FORGE in Montgomery County, PA
19486 WEST POINT in Montgomery County, PA
19487 KING OF PRUSSIA in Chester County, PA
19488 NORRISTOWN in Chester County, PA
19489 NORRISTOWN in Chester County, PA
19490 WORCESTER in Montgomery County, PA
19492 ZIEGLERVILLE in Montgomery County, PA
19493 VALLEY FORGE in Chester County, PA
19494 VALLEY FORGE in Chester County, PA
19495 VALLEY FORGE in Chester County, PA
19496 VALLEY FORGE in Chester County, PA

Questions Asked After Booking

Does Abby accept checks? Yes, checks or cash.

Does Abby accept credit cards? No.

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.

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