I have performed for people of all ages.. from toddlers to senior citizens. They all seem to enjoy it. Kids (and their parents) ask a lot of great questions.
I talk about the history of yo yos, the physics of yo yos, the various styles of competitive yo yoing, and what a competition is really like.I also talk about how I design and modify yo yos for competitions. I give demonstrations of all categories of competitive yo yoing. All demonstrations are done to music which I customize for the audience (always family friendly). I show the crowd my extensive collection of yo yos (hundreds). I then open it up for Q & A. Lastly, I help as the audience members try their hand at yoyoing.
That can be customized for the audience but typically they last 45 minutes to 1 hour....depending on the age of the audience and the number of questions people have. Usually there are lots of questions from both kids and adults.
Naturally the larger the room the better. I will bring my own sound system if the room is large and crowed. When performing for kids I put down a bright yellow tape on the floor so they will maintain a safe distance. Also a tall ceiling is extremely helpful ...minimum of 8 feet.
For shows in St. Louis, St. Charles, Lincoln, Jefferson and Warrren Counties, I charge $200.00*
*All prices are subject to change-depending on the price of gas
Multiple show/same day booking discounts are available. E-mail me for details.
I do some some free shows for legitimate charitable organizations as my schedule allows. I have done shows for St. Louis Autism Walk, Boy Scout troops, Habitat for Humanity and The Rett Syndrome Walk. For some organizations like senior organizations and church groups, I "pass the hat" and that money goes for my church's on-going mission in Uganda, Africa.
Performing at the Christmas party of Friends of Kids with Cancer at St. John's Hospital