Crickett
Overview
Crickett is Washington DC's very own Family Friendly Entertainer, Bubble Master, Stilt Walker, Balloon Artist, Street Performer, Magician and more! Crickett is a veteran of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus where he spent 5 years performing across America as a star performer, ambassador of laughter, and international representative of the Greatest Show on Earth! Since then, he's adapted his critically-acclaimed comedy juggling show, dazzling balloon creations, and hilarious antics to audiences of all sizes!
Reviews
131 reviews
Kristin B.
December 17, 2024Absolutely Fantastic!
Crickett was professional, entertaining, and patient with all the kids. I've hired other entertainment vendors for parties, but was the most satisfied with Crickett and he will be my first consideration for future events. The adults were even so impressed. Thank you for being my favorite part of my daughters birthday party.
Hired as: Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment
Crickett
Well thanks a million for such a great quote. I truly live on these sorts of reviews so this helps me a lot. This was a great show for a great client. Through the whole process she was communicative, attentive, and helpful.
Amanda M.
June 12, 2023Talented, hilarious, and best part of our party!
Crickett was by far the best part of my child’s birthday party. He performed at my niece’s birthday party a few years ago and we knew we wanted to have him perform once my kids got old enough! Who else can say they were able to get 20 4 year olds to sit still and be quiet for 45 whole minutes?! The kids and adults alike were captivated at his talent and enjoyed many laughs throughout the performance. My birthday boy is already asking if we can have Crickett for his next birthday, but next time, he wants to add fire tricks! ;) I can’t recommend Crickett enough! You will not be disappointed!
Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment
Crickett
You got it! Next time I’ll definitely bring some new tricks including fire. Thanks for the review!
Mandie M.
March 5, 2023Great Entertainer for 5th Birthday!
We have been having our daughters birthday parties at our house for the past 5 years and this last one was the best yet, all because of Crickett. He entertained 35 kids, ages 1-11, for an entire hour with circus tricks, a magic show, and juggling. Not only did he entertain the kids and adults, but was very professional and self sufficient. He made the day more special!
Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Party Magician, Juggler
Crickett
What a great review! Thank you so much for the kind words. I had a great time at the party.
Ben M.
June 1, 2026Fantastic
Crickett was awesome. Kids loved him, adults loved him even more. Super cool.
Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Party Magician, Juggler, Variety Entertainer, Variety Show
Phyllis J.
May 13, 2026Crickett Is The Man!
My husband and I booked last minute (our fault), Crickett was very communicative through his booking process. He made sure that we understood the breakdown of the party and even came dressed in pirate themed which everyone loved. He helped me to clear up an issue that I was having and kept it so professional about the mixup. Crickett made sure to be immersive and patient even when our little pirates could barely stay in their seats! Even when his show was over Crickett twisted balloon swords and wands for our party and even my husband got a balloon wand he was super excited about. We have been getting so many requests this week for contact information because he was really that good! We will be for sure booking in the future and recommending Crickett to anyone who asks. Thanks Crickett you made our little guy's day so special!
Hired as: Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment, Pirate Entertainment, Variety Entertainer
Booking information
Price range: $150 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 600 minutes
Insurance: $100,000 - Covered through Specialty Insurance Agency.
What to expect
Depending on what I'm hired for, you could expect to see all or some of the following:
Juggling Show: Starting with simple balls and clubs, I move on through diabolo, magic tricks, bad jokes, worse puns, devil sticks, and knives. Depending on the arena, I will add a "plate spinning" number where I have up to 5 kids all spinning plates at once with funny hats and music. It is usually Nintendo Mario-Bros. themed. If there is more adults in the audience, I will bring 4 grown men up on stage for the classic "4 chair" number where 4 men seemingly float in the air after chair are removed from under them. Mine is a new take on this classic where I train 4 men to be ninjas with toilet paper wrapped around their head like headbands. If the arena permits, I can also do a fire-eating finale where I wow audiences by eating real fire right in front of them. Don't worry, I'm totally insured...
Pirate Show: It's very similar to the juggling show, but with a pirate theme. All the acts are done with a pirate slant, I talk in a pirate accent, and the kids and adults are also made into honorary pirates.
Stilt Walking: I give hi-fives, dance, draw attention from far away, and can even make balloons while standing at least 3 feet over everyone's head. An already charismatic fellow, I can draw the attention of everyone with my flashy costumes which include a Pirate, Golfer, Tuxedo, Tourist, Uncle Sam, Toy Soldier, and I can even take requests depending on the event.
About
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Crickett has been living in Washington DC since he left the Ringling Bros. Circus to pursue a career in entertainment in 2011. Since then he's performed for clients big and small for clients such as the White House, Cirque du Soleil, Kennedy Center, Howard Theater, Black Cat, and much more! He currently co-produces Clown Cabaret and DMVariety, local variety shows. In addition to his production company, Shows by Crickett, he also is the creator of Block Party Bubbles which offers the greatest variety of bubble parties in the area.
Crickett has been performing professionally since 2005 so if he doesn't do it himself, he knows the best people in the area who does. Whether you need a single skill or a full package, Crickett has you covered!
As a Juggler, Crickett has provided a fascinating ambiance for clubs and parties with dazzling LED lights, performed a one-man comedy juggling show lasting from 25-45 minutes, and thrilled audiences with his suspenseful fire shows. Educational, Bubble, and Pirate shows are also available!
On Stilts, Crickett has captured a crowd's attention with a variety of characters: Uncle Sam, the World's Tallest Golfer (with a 6 foot putter), a Toy Soldier, Beach Bum, and many more!
Block Party Bubbles offers Indoor and Outdoor Bubble Parties, a "Mobile Bubble Lab" where kids and adults alike can create bubbles of all sizes, and a brand new Foam Cannon which creates a gigantic amount of foam.
Crickett also can offer skills such as unicycle, balloon twisting, fire juggling, LED juggling, tiny bike, living statue, and MORE!
Additional booking notes
I provide all necessary props and sound equipment.
Set list
Christmas Show: Similar to the juggling show, but with a Christmas slant. I play a nerdy but cool Christmas Elf. Think Buddy Holly with curly shoes and a funny hat. The kids are made into honorary elves and the music is all holiday themed.
Living Statue: Did that statue just move? Delight and confuse guests at your event when you install a statue of a pirate which not only moves, but delights guests by interacting through subtle yet hilarious movements.
Balloons: I bend, twist, and contort balloons all while telling jokes to amaze and delight children of all ages.
Fire Performer: Sticks, Clubs, Diabolo, Balls, and Fire Eating/ Swallowing. I can do this as a stage entertainer or part of the scenery.
Adult Cabaret: As an emcee, performer, edgy clown, or custom character (I've been Ice King from Adventure Time, Mad Scientist, etc.) I perform classic sideshow and magic stunts with a contemporary flair. Human Blockhead, Geek (I bite the head off a bloody tofu), Bed of Nails, Glass Walker, Fire Eater, or even Burlesque can be performed. These shows tend to be 18 due to language and mature situations.
Influences and inspiration
Clowns, Magicians, Comedians, Musicians, and all sorts of performers.
Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Little Rascals, Steve Martin, Amazing Johnathan, Emmett Kelly, Otto Griebling.
Setup requirements
Flexible to all arenas - Great and Small