The majority of my birthday parties are for one hour. Generally a 1/2 hour interactive comedy magic show folled by a 1/2 hour of balloon twisting. If the parents would prefer face-painting over balloons then face painting it is. I know all areas vary in economic conditions but $50 per hour for two clowns is very, very, very low. Unless I have a long term committment with a good client or it is a charity I support (which might even be less) I won't really consider $50. That is not because I am anywhere near being the world's greatest clown. It is because the range in this area is somewhere between $75 and $150 an hour. And some of the magicians are asking even more... and getting it! Let people know what a reasonable price is and then let them know that you are discounting your rate because you are "newer" (not brand new). Even though you are more comfortable with your husband along, don't feel this is a negative. This is a positive in your marketing. They will be getting not one but two clowns for a reduced rate as you are working on some new material.
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