Markwood, Bob: Poof, You're a Frog!!! The Business of Entertaining Children ©1993 Bob Markwood Softcover, comb-bound, 8.5x11", 79 pages

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Contents (from book ToC):

4 Dedication
6 Foreword
7 Preface
8 Introduction

9 The Business of Entertaining Children

10 Getting Grounded
10 A. Who & What 1
12 B. Brotherhood of Acceptance 1
13 C. Self-directing 1
18 D. Mentor Factor 1
21 E. Don’t Even Like Kids
24 F. The Control Factor
25 Control Format
28 Additional Tips
30 G. Just a Children’s Entertainer

31 Image-Making
31 A. Pack Light - Play Big
36 B. First Impressions Equal Lasting Impressions
36 1. Phone Script
38 2. The Party Package
38 3. Animals
39 4. Games
44 5. Most Asked Questions
51 6. The Contract
51 7. Arrival Checklist
53 8. Completing the Contract
54 9. Suitable Material

57 Marketing
58 A. The Physical Show
58 1. Every Child Gets to Help
60 2. Involve an Adult
61 3. Involve A Family Member
62 4. Be Positive
62 5. Games
62 6. Optional Additions
62 7. Photo Opportunities
62 B. You = Advertising
63 1. Free Shows
64 2. Nursery Schools
64 3. Restaurant Workers
65 4. Hospitals
67 5. Printed Advertising
68 6. Agents
69 7. Your Fellow Performers

71 Favorite Routines

77 Epilogue
78 Credits & Suggested Material
79 About the Author