Stuck on what to book for your Ballarat kids party? Picco The Clown and balloon artist Tricky Troy — one entertainer, two characters — bring magic shows, face painting and balloon twisting to birthday parties, school fetes and family days across Ballarat and surrounds.
Here's a fun fact Ballarat parents love: Picco The Clown and balloon artist Tricky Troy are the same professional entertainer, performing as two different characters depending on what your party needs. Book one, the other, or both together for the ultimate Ballarat kids party.
Picco runs the show — a high-energy comedy magic performance packed with audience participation, disappearing tricks and a special moment in the spotlight for the birthday child. Picco also handles the face painting, turning kids into superheroes, princesses, tigers and butterflies with professional skin-safe paints.
Tricky Troy is the balloon-twisting alter ego, creating animals, swords, crowns and custom balloon sculptures right in front of the kids. Fast, funny and endlessly inventive — Tricky Troy keeps the queue moving and every child walks away with their own balloon creation.
Whether you are planning a backyard birthday for ten little ones or a big community event with hundreds of kids, these three ideas — alone or combined — are the most popular kids party entertainment options in Ballarat.
An interactive comedy magic show from Picco The Clown is the highest-impact idea for a Ballarat kids party. Every child gets involved, not just watches — and the birthday child gets their own moment in the spotlight. Runs 30–45 minutes and anchors any party package.
Professional, skin-safe face painting is a Ballarat party favourite for all ages. Superheroes, princesses, animals, butterflies and themed designs — every child leaves with something to show off, and it works brilliantly alongside a magic show or on its own.
Tricky Troy's balloon twisting is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser — animals, swords, crowns and flowers twisted right in front of the kids. Great as a stand-alone activity for younger groups or as part of a mixed entertainment package.
Picco The Clown and Tricky Troy service Ballarat and every surrounding suburb. If you're planning a kids party anywhere in the greater Ballarat area, get in touch to check availability and travel.
Picco & Tricky Troy also travel to Geelong, Melbourne and greater Victoria for larger events, school fetes and corporate family days.
The best kids party ideas in Ballarat combine an interactive magic show, professional face painting and balloon twisting. Picco The Clown and Tricky Troy are the same entertainer, so you can book a magic show, face painting, balloon twisting, or a full mixed package for your party.
Yes. They're two characters performed by the same professional entertainer — Picco runs the comedy magic show and clowning, while Tricky Troy is the balloon artist. Both also work with face painting to round out a full party package.
Pricing depends on the package, group size, duration and location. Call or text 0432 622 157, or fill in the booking form, for a firm quote. See our full Ballarat pricing guide.
Booking 3–6 weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in your preferred Saturday. School holidays and December book out fastest — last-minute enquiries are always worth a call.
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