• Birthday party entertainment is available for people of any age.birthday party favors image by Photoeyes from Fotolia.com
  
  Birthday parties come in many different styles. Depending on how old the guest of honor is, there is a plethora of entertainment options. Make your decision based on the person's age and interests, as well as what the invited guests enjoy. As soon as you decide on the time and location of the party, begin booking your entertainment so you have more options available. The longer you wait, the less likely your number one choice will be available for the party.
  
  

Clown

• Clowns are popular entertainment options for a child's birthday party. Clowns provide humor and often do tricks, such as make balloon animals or act out different scenes. They arrive at the party dressed in colorful, over-the-top outfits and makeup, which can be overwhelming for some kids, so make sure your child and most of his friends will enjoy a clown before you book a clown. Some clowns also do magic tricks, so you get both a clown and a magician for the price of one.
  
  

Live Band or DJ

• Live music can take your party up a notch by giving guests a reason to let loose and dance. Live music is appropriate for almost any age, as long as you hire the right band or DJ. If there are local bands that the guest of honor really enjoys, consider hiring that band to play a set at your party. Or, look for professional cover bands, those who play music by famous bands like The Beatles, when you cannot hire the real thing. DJs also come in a wide variety, including those who specialize in top 40, electronic music or professional DJs who will play any requests. Make sure you have adequate space and electrical outlets available for the bands or DJs to set up.
  
  

Actors

• Actors bring spontaneity to a party. Hire actors to visit your next adult birthday party. They can remain anonymous, or you can use them to emphasize a theme, like a murder mystery party. The actors can mingle with the guests as if they are regular guests at the party, but drop subtle clues about the mystery or game you are conducting. Then, the actors can play out the big scene, like committing a murder, stealing the presents or any other creative idea you come up with.
  
  If a mystery game is not your style, you can hire comedians to do stand up or other comedy performances at the party.