Kids Halloween Party Games

Halloween is only days away and I am sure your kids are all getting very excited about the event. Although Halloween has not been very popular in South Africa, the interest is growing every year. Zimbo has put together a list of great Halloween games you can play with your kids this year. read more

Time for Kidney Beanz Spinathon 2009 at Broadacres

Join us at the Broadacres Shopping Centre on the 10th October for the Kidney Beanz Spinathon 2009. This years event will be in the parking lot outside the Virgin Active and once again many generous people will ride various machines to support these kids with severe kidney disease. read more

Introducing Cowboy Zim

Cowboy Zim is a new Clowning Around character who is energetic and full off life. This rodeo cowboy clown is great with young kids and is now performing for nursery and pre-schools all over Joburg. read more

Super Weekday Kids Entertainment Discount

I have decided to kick start my first month of full time clowning off with a huge discount for week day parties between 18th August-18th September. Zimbo will be giving whopping discounts off any party booked Monday through Friday during this period.

Hold on, there is more. Zimbo has come up with a special school show for every kids age group between 4yrs-11yrs. Schools can choose what sort of entertainment they want. It can be an educational show or a show of just plain comedy and fun.

Schools will also be able to choose to have Zimbo perform in front of the whole school or class by class.

Discount Details

1hr Magic Show:
Fantastic Comedy Clown Magic Show
Target: Primary School (6-11yrs)
Audience: Whole School (hall activity)
ONLY R700

40min Show + 20min Balloons Sculpting
Comedy Magic Show and Balloons
target: All ages 4-11yrs
Audience: Class Room Shows
ONLY R500

1hr/2hr Private Kids Parties
1hr: Magic Show and Balloons
2hrs: Magic, Balloons and Face Painting
Audience: All Ages
1hr ONLY R500 / 2hrs ONLY R800

Please Note: Above prices are only valid from 18th August - 18th September 2009 and only for shows performed Monday-Friday (No weekend discounts)

It is the schools responsibility to provide sound equipment for performances with more than 50 kids.

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Zimbo

Zimbo is now a full-time clown for kids events, school carnivals and more

I am delighted to tell you that as of the 17th August I will become a full time kids clown. That's right, Zimbo will be available as a clown during the week for kids parties, nursery schools, school events and anything else that may require his skills.

Nursery Schools:

Be the first to wow your kids with a performance by Zimbo the Clown. If you don't feel like teaching for the day then give Zimbo a call, the show can be both educational or just plain fun.

School Events:

Are you having a school function such as a carnival, funfair or gala and need someone to entertain the kiddies. Zimbo can come in and dazzle with magic shows, face painting or crazy balloon sculpting. Zimbo and his friends can provide everything from entertainers down to the popcorn machine.

Kids Events:

If you are putting on a childrens event for your complex, your church, your kids camp or any other kids event then give me a call, I will put on a professional kids show and offer any of my skills to assist you in the event.

Birthday Parties:

Finally I can answer to your plea's to do kids parties during the week. Zimbo's now famous birthday show is available EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK. Please be sure to book at least 2 weeks ahead or I may already be all booked up.

Thank you to all the parents, kids and fellow clowns who have made this dream a reality. It is because of your tremendous response I am able to venture out of my comfort zone and do what I love every day of the week. What started out as a hobby, has grown into a full scale business because of your feedback and requests to be available for kids parties every day. I promise to keep my shows fresh and dazzling.

Take Care
Zimbo

Help Zimbo get 1000 fans on Facebook

Zimbo decided to get a nice cool name on Facebook but was greeted with a message from FB that 1000 fans was needed in order to get one of those cool vanity URLs. Seems you have to be really popular to get one so please go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zimbo-the-Clown/81591421402 and become a fan. The page has more of Zimbo's pictures as well as fan art from the kids and other cool stuff. Help Zimbo to claim his name.

Earth Kids Party Venue Review

"We were very happy with the venue, and most of the moms seemed to enjoy it quite a lot. There is ample space, the play equipment is great, clean and relatively new. Besides that, the venue offers a great deal of services. Since we were on quite a tight budget, we decided to do a lot of things ourselves, but they can do all catering, cakes, drinks, jumping castles, water slides, entertainment, .... " - Dorine

Read the full review

Zimbo is now on Twitter

Tweet me on Twitter. Thats right, this clown is in with what's happening. By following my Zimbo the Clown profile you can keep up-to-date with exactly what I am up to. For cool tips on your kids party needs or simply if you wanna chat about your upcoming party then just reply to any of my posts and I will quickly reply to any questions you may have. This is the quickest way to get hold of Zimbo immediatly as he has installed a Twitter Mobile application to reply to all your tweets.

What is Twitter?

Twitter is a super cool website that allows you to very simply keep in touch with the times and be interactive and social. It is amazing the resources you can get on Twitter, post some info and see who likes what you post. If people like you then they will follow you. Once someone is following you they will be able to see everything that you post. It think you get a better response if you have something to bring to the table, tweeting about the 27th cup of coffee you had today does not usually make an interesting update. Twitter is like everyone sending an SMS to am open forum, except you get to choose what you want and do not want to read.

How do I follow Zimbo?

For all the coolest and latest kids party tips and advice from Zimbo all you need to do is go to www.twitter.com and create an account (if you have not done so already). Then find me under twitter.com/Zimbo_the_Clown and click the “Follow” button. That's all there is to it. It's simple and it's easy. Now go on and get started.

Why must I follow Zimbo?

• Zimbo is the coolest clown in SA
• I will post info on upcoming kids events that I will be attending
• If your child is having a party then why not ask me directly what to do?
• Be the first to know about my party specials
• Check out the latest party pics that I post to TwitPic
• Post your own party pics
• Tell the world how cool Zimbo is by putting #clowningaround in front of your message.
  

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Zimbo

Party Event & Entertainment Expo - Coca Cola Dome

Expo date: 19-20 September 2009
Visitor Cost: R65 per person

I have decided to attend the Party Event & Entertainment Expo in September this year and encourage everyone in the party industry to participate or attend. Stands are going on sale now and I am sure there will be limited space as the months go by. Parents please book as soon as you can as this will be a gathering of professionals who really know how to put on a party.

The Party Event & Entertainment Expo is a showcase to all party planners and exhibitors to display their products and services at the most prestigious and ultimate party event of the year.

The following kids party & entertainment goodies & services will fall under the spotlight:

• Party & event organisers and planners,
• Entertainers (clowns, magicians , speakers, comedians and face painters and dancers)
• Party accessories (jumping castles, inflatable's, balloons, party costumes, fancy dresses, party food suppliers, , theme décor, sweets, conference & entertainment equipment, promotional items, party stores, favours, carnival masks & masquerade, and countless others.

Expo will be divided into 3 main zones: Let’s Party Zone, Children’s Party Zone & Adult’s Party Zone.

If you would like to be an exhibitor or need more information, please contact Margaret Bartmanski at partyexpo@gmail.com or call her on 011 787 2591.

I am very excited, lets show Johannesburg what a party is all about :)

Take Care
Zimbo

Happy Birthday Dr Seuss

As I am sure you all know from the subtle hint in my costume that I am a huge fan of Dr. Seuss. 105 years ago today, Theodor Seuss Geisel was born. He was the famous American writer and cartoonist who published over 60 children's books with famous names such as 'Green Eggs and Ham' and my favourite 'Cat in the Hat'.

Theador died on September 24, 1991. So lets all honor this spectacular man today as Google has done so in the picture above.

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Zimbo

Kids Entertainment offered by Zimbo the Clown

Zimbo offers all kinds of cool and amazing stuff in his show.
press release

• Balloon Sulpting -.Zimbo's will dazzle your kids with twisty balloons your kids have never seen before. All kids at the party will get a balloon so long as time permits. Zimbo can make about 20 balloons per 25min and only uses the highest quality qualitex balloons.
• Magic Show - Zimbo's magic show for kids age 4-12. This 30min show is targeted for the party age group and is made up of mostly comedy magic. For the older kids Zimbo will do some more sophisticated tricks and for the very young its all about bright colours and interaction
• Theatrical Games - Zimbo loves to act, and kids love to do whatever Zimbo does. This is a great little game I play at the end of the 1hr shows which involves masks and some very strange acting from the kids. It is a real laugh for the parents and a ball for the kids.
• Face Painting - Spiderman, Barbie, Ben10 and more, Zimbo can paint almost everything. From full faces to tattoo's and cheek designs. This activity is not quick as every face is a masterpiece so I can paint about 15 faces per hour.
• Giant Bubbles - this has become a hit amongst the kids and is especially good for the young ages. Zimbo's bubbles are huge and so much fun to play with. I will create these amazing bubbles... the hardest part is keeping the kids from popping them... parents please help with croud control.

The Clown

Ever wondered why all clowns seem to look the same... or very different? Zimbo takes you through the various clown characters and will teach you Clown 101. Dazzle the next clown you see by telling them exactly what type of clown they are. (Just in case they did not know!)

Here are the main types of clowns:
The Whitefaced Clown
The Auguste Clown
The Hobo/Tramp Clown

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Zimbo