Ali Bongo’s children’s routine is a true gem. Ali developed this routine by 1969 when he sold the rights to Ken Brooke. Four years later, Ken unveiled this magical masterpiece in all its glory, and it’s truly remarkable.
The props have a solid and tactile quality to them, and while the routine is simple, it’s precisely what a skilled children’s entertainer can leverage for maximum impact. It almost tempts me to consider returning to children’s shows (almost!).
What’s great about this routine is that it’s always ready to go, requiring no setup, and you can involve as many audience members as you like. One particularly clever suggestion in the instructions is to let the birthday child use the Thingammyjig to discover Clarence on their own, without any magician intervention. It’s a brilliant use of the prop and should be a standard practice for the special child’s involvement.
This is easily one of the finest children’s props I’ve come across. I just wish I had known about it 47 years ago 🙂
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