JAY JAY

Serves Buffalo Grove, IL

35244

Hired 123 times

1 employee

43 years in business

$200

4.9

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, and Zelle.

Next Service

Hours

Sun 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tues 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thurs 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Fri 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sat 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Credentials

Background Check

John Joseph
Completed on 1/4/2023

Introduction

Jay Jay can appear as a Clown, or Not as a Clown, YOUR CHOICE. Check out his profile page to see his photos and read his reviews. Jay Jay is an award winning Balloon Artist and Clown. He is also a very funny entertaining Magician who performs age appropriate, amazing Fun Magic. As a face painter, Jay Jay paints quick simple designs to keep things moving. Ask about his Fun with Big Bubbles and his link to the North Pole. Charges are by the hour. Most parties begin with a 30-minute Fun Magic Show, then followed up with 60-minutes of Balloon Twisting. (Face painting and Giant Bubbles can be added if time permits. Giant Bubbles are done outside only). Jay Jay has been entertaining kids and Adults since 1982. He is a Past President of the Midwest Clown Association (MCA) 2002-2004. He was Inducted into the MCA Hall Of Fame in 1998 He received the MCA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011. Let Jay Jay help you plan your event using his years of experience. Let's talk. Jay Jay

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

I charge by the hour; $200 for the first hour; $150 for each additional hour.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

Let's talk about your party plans and take advantage of my experience providing family entertainment for many years.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I have been performing for over 30 years. I travel Coast to Coast teaching classes at various Clown Associations.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

Started volunteering at a Hospital for Children in Chicago

What types of customers have you worked with?

Mainly family parties. But also organizations like Neiman Marcus, Lurie's Hospital for Children, Shriners Hospital for Children, Make a Wish, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bulls and numerous Corporations, Associations and Fund Raisers across the Chicago area.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

I now offer fun with big bubbles as a part of my entertainment. However, I only offer the giant bubbles outside. The kids and the adults love the bubbles. Yes, I let the kids, and the adults make giant bubbles. Fun time for all.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Check out the photos and especially the reviews for each entertainer How many bookings does the entertainer have. How many people wrote a review?

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

What kind of entertainment do you want to offer your guests? Be realistic about how much time is needed to offer that service. Allow 30 minutes (or more) for a fun magic show, allow 3 minutes for each balloon creation or face painted. No, you can't offer 30 kids a balloon, in a and a face paint in a 30-to-45-minute time frame, unless you only want simple single balloon like a dog or a sword. Be realistic and do the math.