Balloon maestro Joel Klein has been twisting balloons for 30 years, and is famous for his signature "big head" and caricature balloons, which are sure to delight party-goers.

Teri, a storyteller and mime, emphasizes audience participation in her hour-long performances for kids up to age 8. "I want it to be their show, ultimately," she explains.

Glitzy Chicks Makeover and Spa parties cater to the dress-up instincts of so many girls.

This Queens-based entertainment company hires everything from entertainers to DJs to petting zoos and arcade games desgined especially for children.

This longtime Brooklyn party store sells not just usual range of paper goods, decorations and costumes for kids' parties, they also rent equipment like chairs, popcorn machines and smoke machines

The Glitzy Girls offers two packages: a spa party, for teens, and a glamour party, for kids ages 4 and up.

Talking Hands founder Anna Sobel is a Fulbright Fellow who studied puppetry in India and now performs with her own cast of hand made, one-of-a-kind puppets.

Caricature artist Sherry Lane has been drawing caricatures for many years, and has lots of experience with children.

Glitter Bug Face Painting is insured and provides elaborate, detailed face and body art for party goers ages 2 and up. There's even belly art for moms-to-be.

Birthdayland Express parties are held in the private party room and include hand and face painting, balloons, invitations, paper goods, a bubble machine, decorations, pizza, beverages and cupcakes the