Mandy Dalton: Children's Entertainer

Whether you have a huge company picnic, a large arts festival, a public performance, or a small family gathering, Mandy Dalton is the best possible for family entertainment in the Mid-Atlantic Region. See why Mandy has become one of the most popular festival performers in the Washington DC area!


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Mandy Dalton has worked internationally as a variety performer, circus artist, and clown. Trained by Ringling Brothers, the Moscow Art Theatre School, and Cirque du Soleil, She has a light-very 'kid friendly'make-up and performs real circus skills that mesmerize audiences. Her comic character has been described as a "Rag Doll who has had too much Red Bull." It's good crazy fun.

Her comedy show includes juggling, some magic tricks, and a lot of good-natured mischief. The show is light and family appropriate. With over 28 years of experience, Mandy provides an entertainment experience without parallel in the mid-atlantic region. Her skills include juggling, magic performance, stilt walking, unicycling, balloon sculpting, face painting and custom character creation.

Here's what others are saying--

"We have never had a better performer at our Picnic! Mandy, you really made the day special for everyone. The adults were laughing as hard as the kids. "
-Rose Medina SEIU Local 400 Picnic Coordinator

"Mandy was great.. She did a very entertaining show that kept all the 5 year olds entertained and laughing the whole time, made some more balloon animals after the show, and then even stayed a few minutes over to make a few extra balloons in case some popped. She was just a lovely entertainer, and we would highly recommend her."
-Michelle Z, Birthday Party

"Mandy the clown is simply wonderful... the children were rolling in the aisles as Mandy deftly adapted her performance to suit the humor of the room. Parents also thoroughly enjoyed Many's skilled performance... I've seen many people paint faces, but Mandy produced works of art! ... This made the party one of the most pleasurable for us, knowing that all the kids were so happy. We strongly recommend having Mandy perform at your next party! She came early and left late, worked very hard (but made it look easy) and was worth every penny." --Aleksander B.

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• Mandy was very personable and pleasant. The kids loved her and they were not an easy audience but she performed great! We loved Mandy. -- Kathy S, Darnestown, MD, 3/11/2012
• Mandy was absolutely wonderful!! She was accommodating. For my daughter's princess themed party, I requested that Mandy dress as a court jester instead of a typical clown and she did it! Mandy was very professional. She remained in contact with me before the date of the party and sent me an official contract to read, which was very easy to understand. Most importantly though, Mandy was an excellent performer from beginning to end!! She had everyone - from the kids to the adults - cracking up! After the party, I got a lot of compliments from the guests saying that Mandy was great! Pleasure doing business with you, Mandy!! -- Lindsey J, Largo, MD, 1/8/2012
• We hired Mandy for a tradeshow that had a state fair theme. She came in first as a stilt walker and wowed the crowd. Then she changed into a fortune teller and very few people realized it was the same person. She was very engaging and fun and we had a line of people wanting to spend time with her. Even after the show closed, she continued to stay for those still hoping to have their "fortune" told. She was a pleasure to work with and I would not hesitate to recommend her and hope to have another opportunity to hire her! -- VA Association of R, Virginia Beach, VA, 10/7/2011
• Mandy the Clown was fantastic! She performed for our corporate picnic on what had to have been the hottest most humid day of the summer, but our guests didn't seem to notice the heat as they would caught up in the cool performing antics of Mandy. The children were especially thrilled to recieve the great ballon animals, swords, hats and other creations. She does it all - from juggling, unicycling, and other amazing tricks. Mandy the Clown is very personable and made our picnic very fun and memorable. I highly recommend her! -- Suzanne W, Alexandria, VA, 7/29/2011
• Mandy was just perfect. Even when the children were only 2-3 years old, she did a great job and all the kids had a lot of fun. I would recommend Mandy to everybody. I couldn´t have chosen a better clown. I will call her next year for sure. -- Susana U, Vienna, VA, 2/4/2012
• Mandy went over & beyond & kept everyone of her 5 & about audience enthralled through her show;The kids were so engrossed in the show that not one left the place until the show ended.Next was balloon twisting.Mandy called each kid by name& made for each one of them the very character they wanted.They were spellbound by the way Mandy was transforming a simple balloon into the various shapes right in front of their eyes.At dinner break she got them to stand in line for their face painting & got what they wanted painted on their face.By the end of the show some of the kids wanted her to come for their b'day party!That speaks volumes of what a wonderful show it was. -- Geetha B, Woodbridge, VA, 8/20/2011
• SHE WAS SIMPLY SUPERB . ALL THE KIDS WERE HAPPY ....I'VE HER BOOKED FOR LIFE NOW .... -- Raj K, Herndon, VA, 8/27/2011
• Mandy was Great the 9years olds loved her my daughter said that was the best Birthday party ever. The music part of the show was a real hit, the face painting was nice to the kids love that they could dance and Mandy had the kids hit songs that they like it was just a real fun experience. I am going to try to get her next year. Thanks so much Mandy:) -- Loleta P, Alexandria, VA, 10/21/2011
• Mandy was a great addition to a terrific party. She is good with all ages...she had the kid's belly laughing & they thought she was "awesome"...thanks for a great time! -- Laura W, Ashburn, VA, 7/30/2011
• Mandy the Clown was a perfect all around entertainer for the Grandparents Day held at the senior center. The kids and adults thoroughly enjoyed her exciting personality, talent and overall friendliness. Her energy kept the party going. She was patient and professional with special requests. I would recommend her for any type of event where fun is key!! -- Ann W, Waldorf, MD, 8/10/2011
• Mandy was outstanding. The kids and the adults loved her. She was great, talented and funny. -- Howard K, Rockville, MD, 7/23/2011
• Mandy's a great entertainer and I would hire her again. Everyone enjoyed her performance at the party. Thanks Mandy! -- Surbhi M, Fairfax, VA, 7/16/2011
• We are so happy that Mandy came to our daughter birthday party! all kids and parents were surprised, happy and laugh a lot. Mandy is funny, nice, pretty clown, I would recommand her to everybody -- Kristina B, Washington, DC, 5/28/2011
• Thank you very much Mandy for entertaining the children for our son's 3rd birthday. The children were overly excited about you and you adjusted very well to the fact that they were trying to be apart of the show with you, LOL!! I will definitely recommend you to friends and family in need of a children's entertainer. Thanks again! Much love and best wishes to ya! -- Kaje A, Bowie, MD, 6/30/2011
• Mandy was awesome! It was my daughter Sofia's 9th birthday “girls party" one of the hottest days of the year for my daughter. Love Mandy’s face painting, the dance!!! that she performed with all the girls, she was excellent! I am so sorry that I did not record Mandy the clown shown! Love it a lot. Thank you MANDY!! Dalia -- Dalia B, Ashburn, VA, 4/16/2011
• Mandy was great to work with, she showed up early which gave us some time to chat, was great with the kids and didn't mind working outside. We really appreciated who she took her time with each guest and made all the kids fell special. -- Laura C, Falls Church, VA, 5/21/2011
• Mandy was awesome!!! I was a little worried because I had not met her in person before the party. But, she arrived right on time. She has a great disposition and is very easy to work with. I have 2 year old twin boys, and so I was a little worried that the entertainment would be a little over their heads. Not so with MAndy!! She was able to keep all of the children, ages 2-11, entertained--not an easy feat. But best of all, her balloon twisting is beyond compare. She made jet packs, fairy backpacks, etc. SHe did things with balloons, I did not think were possible. My guests were asking for her contact info. throughout the party. I will definately use her again. -- Kenita T, Ashton, MD, 1/29/2011
• Great Job Mandy. All of the children and parents as well were very happy and you looked very nice. The clown outfit was great and I kept getting many compliments on your ability to entertain. Overall you did an excellent job and we will recommend you to others. Thank you. -- Joe M, Upper Marlboro, MD, 12/11/2010
• Mandy was not good, she was excellent! And exactly what we needed. She was very accommodating, considering the number of children kept changing. Mandy was ready to go when she arrived and she did more than what we had agreed, by greeting the kids that arrived early. My guests were very happy with the entertainment and some of them asked me for Mandy's contact right there at the party. I would highly recommend Mandy and I hope to hire her again in the future. My 3 year old still remembers her and repeats "Mandy is funny!" very often. Mandy was the highlight of the party! -- Barbara C, Annapolis, MD, 1/23/2011
• She was fantastic. Even adults enjoyed her show, and everyone at the party said they enjoyed her very much. -- Yuri U, Mclean, VA, 12/19/2010
• Mandy was fantastic! She dressed the part of an elf for our company holiday party and everyone loved her. She was so accommodating with our requests, from dressing with elf shoes and hat, juggling, passing out candy canes and making balloon sculptures! Mandy has a great personality with loads of energy to get the crowd excited and happy. I would definitely hire her again and again! -- Denise G, Linthicum, MD, 12/17/2010
• We hired Mandy the Clown to visit a 3-year old child in a pediatric rehabilitation center. She was awesome -- the adults enjoyed her show as much as the children. From juggling to disappearing handkerchiefs and spinning plates, all of the fun and silly things that clowns do paid off, as many faces were brightened and there were smiles galore. Her face painting was extra special. Faces were painted and spirits were lifted! I would not hesitate to hire Mandy again or recommend her to ANYONE!!! -- Carolyn K, Washington, DC, 8/7/2010
• Mandy did a wonderful job! She is a very talented balloon twister and facepainter, and kept a room of tipsy 20- and 30-somethings well occupied for the entire time and then some. Highly recommended, A+ -- Joseph N, Washington, DC, 1/8/2011
• Mandy the Clown was EXCELLENT! I enjoyed her as much as the kids did! I would highly recommend her and will use her again in the future. -- Doris O, Brandywine, MD, 11/27/2010
• Dear Gigmasters, I am writing to let you know how very pleased we were with Ms. Dalton's performance at my daughter, Katelyn Lancaster’s birthday party. She was prompt, courteous, and very professional. "Keep up the good work." Sincerely, Debra Lancaster -- Debra L, Waldorf, MD, 12/10/2010
• My daughter Sophia's birthday fell on one of the hottest days of the year. Mandy was able to entertain 20+ 5 year olds inside with her juggling act and OUTSTANDING face painting. Both professional and talented, Mandy was a hit and I strongly recommend her for future parents looking to make their child's birthday a memorable one. Thank you Mandy! Sophia's Mom -- Irene K, Lorton, VA, 6/27/2010
• Mandy was incredibly easy to work with. Every email was followed up with a prompt response via phone and email, prior to the event. Although the event was at a bar, with an attendance of over 400 guests, she was able to get around, dance, mingle and interact with guests throughout the entire time. I was completely impressed and relieved to know that I booked someone that really knew what they were doing. She was also a great sport with playful hecklers, keeping a smile on her face the entire time. I would absolutely recommend Mandy. She is the consummate professional and one of the best at what she does! -- Tara L, Washington, DC, 4/26/2010
• We could not have been more impressed with Mandy. She performed Tarot Card readings for three days at a trade show for us and was by far the biggest draw in the entire exhibit hall (over 200 exhibitors). Mandy has just the right mix of talent and humor to work any room. She was even mentioned by name (Madame Olga) in one of the presentations at the conference which was filled with scientists and researchers. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fabulous fortune teller! -- Julie S, Washington, DC, 6/14/2010
• Mandy was GREAT! I hired her at last minute and she arrived before her scheduled time; made balloons for the kids and even stayed back a bit later to entertain them some more. Everyone including the adults loved her talent show and her cheery personality. I would definitely hire her again. She made the party even more spectacular for the kids. Thanks again Mandy. -- Onica M, Lanham, MD, 4/24/2010
• We all enjoyed the performance - very interactive and engaging! -- Holly P, Mount Airy, MD, 5/21/2010
• Mandy entertained my daughter (4) and her friends for a half hour and then spent hours twisting balloons and painting faces. My daughter told her she was "the best clown EVER" and many kids walked away saying they wanted a clown at THEIR birthday party! Thanks Mandy! -- Kolette M, Lutherville, MD, 6/18/2010
• Mandy did a great job for us. It was a small B-day party for my 5-yr-old son and I needed something to make it special for all the kids. She did a great job without overwhelming us, which had been my fear. She was also able to engage a 10-yr-old in the activities without skipping a beat. I would definitely use her again or recommend her for any type of party. -- Devon S, Alexandria, VA, 6/19/2010

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