Also called: Magician, Party Character Performer, Face Painter
Entertains at kids' parties as a magician, costumed character, clown or face painter.
On a Saturday he does three birthday parties: magic tricks, a bubble show and balloon swords, packing up his car between each.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Self-taught performance skills.
Ways in: Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Theatre Arts.
Growing about average.
Low risk for 10 years. Screens can't replace a live magician or character at a kid's party; demand holds.
Age 14+. One way to start: Learn a short magic or balloon-twisting act and offer it for little kids' birthday parties
Classes: Drama, Music, Child development.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2099.
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