This has only happened to me once and I explained to the parent that I had other events\parties to do that day and that I could only delay my performance by about 10 minutes. I also explained to them, in another room away from children, that if I had to cut the party short due to this they where expected to pay me in full.
Ten minutes later I started the show, I cut out one whole set of props in my uggling show and was out of there in about the same amount of time. They paid me in full as well as a $20 tip.
A couple things I would suggest is to always have another show lined up, even if it is for your pets or children. That way you have another obligation and they cannot be upset if you have to leave at the scheduled time. Like Nettie said, always call and confirm the party.
When I was asked to delay I actually went out in my car and waited ten minutes then came back in. This prevented me from "performing" prior to my performance.
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