SPECIALTIES: The unusual but fabulous party ideas!

Elvis Impersonators-Why not have an Elvis Impersonator sing at your next party? Complete with costume, Elvis banter and back up band!! Elvis is also available to perform his show with a musical tape through your PA System. Great Photo Opportunity for all your guests!!

Karaoke with thrill cam- Combine an Associated Consultants Karaoke Host with a video camera and a big screen TV and you've got yourself a really great party. Not only can everyone get "up close and personal" with the singers but you can see your guests reaction to the great performance. A wonderful way to "Break the Ice" and get all your guests talking and singing with each other. Specifics: 6 foot skirted table. Electricity required.

Line Dance Instructors-Make the party fun while you learn to dance the night away. Associated Consultants dance instructors make line dancing easy for everyone, despite their age or dance experience. Make your party lots of fun and a learning experience. Combine our instructors with Specialized Disc Jockeys, Bands and a variety of props to make your party a night to remember.

Murder Mysteries- The great "Who-dun-it Caper" which involves all of your guests. Themes can be murder, embezzlement or theft. Associated Consultants actors set the tone with costumes and personalities. Each of your guests will get various clues and a summary of the events for the evening upon arrival. During the evening our actors and key people from your party can let the events happen. Once the "murder" has taken place the excitement builds. Your guests need to mingle with other guests and the actors to solve the mystery by sharing clues. Complete with evidence table and a guess box for each guests solution. The first guest with the correct solution picked from the box gets a prize. Associated Consultants can customize the mystery to your school, company or party. A great way to get all the guests talking and meeting each other.

Hypnotist: Want to see just how bizarre people can behave while in a trance??? Associated Consultants hypnotists are professional, qualified and provide excellent entertainment for all your guests. Can even leave a post hypnotic suggestion that your party was the greatest...... Of course, with an Associated Consultants Hypnotist you won't need a suggestion .... your party WILL be the greatest!!

Cowboy Show-Not just your run of the mill cowboy...... Associated Consultants cowboys can "lasso" your guests with their unique entertainment style. A great variety of rope work, bull whip and gun slinging will make your guests feel like they are out on the range!!

Customized Balloon Decorations and Theme Props- Let Associated Consultants decorators transform a ballroom at the hotel to meet your theme OR turn the gym into a world you never dreamed would look so good. Giant balloons seem to float on demand to dress up the entryway to your guests adding that atmospheric feeling. We work with you to fit into any space and budget requirements.

Hawaiian Dancers- Lovely graceful dancers put on an Island Show for your guests. Backed up by an Island Band or taped music. Dancers are also available to teach your guests the fine art of Island Dance. So put the magic Island touch to work for you at your next party!

Horses-Hayride or Carriage Ride- Associated Consultants tops your party with a fancy carriage ride. Up to 4 persons can make a carriage ride complete. Or get a big group together to hop on a hayride. Horses are well groomed and properly cared for!

Washboard Band-This entertaining group of washboard artists is not only fun to watch but great musically. Amazing to see how they can get such a great sound out of those STRANGE instruments!

GAMES->-> Arcade, carnival, inter-active, inflatable.

GAMES->ARCADE GAMES

Pool Tables-Hear the spin of the ball over the table..... the crack of the balls hitting each other.....the cheers of the winners...... the sighs of the missed shot. Creates a great fun atmosphere while keeping your guests entertained. Start a tournament between classes, different offices, teachers vs. students, supervisors vs. workers. The competition encourages great conversations between groups. Specifics:Table measures 7 feet long by 3 feet 6 inches wide, requires 4 foot perimeter around the table.

Air Hockey Tables-It looks so easy....Your guests stand at either end of the table and use the plastic circular game piece to move the plastic hockey puck over the air stream vinyl table cover. The object of the game is to get the puck into your opponents end pocket. Each guest is offense and defense combined. Makes a great fast paced entertaining evening. Create competitions between groups at your party. Moms vs. Dads, Seniors vs. Juniors, Sales staff vs. clients..... you make the call. Specifics:Table is 3 feet wide by 6 feet long, requires 4 foot perimeter around table. Requires electricity.

Pinball and Slot Machines- Wow....The sight.... the sound... of real slot machines and real pinball machines. Colorful, festive and great decorations. Associated Consultants can provide one or a whole arcade full of high tech pinball machines and/or slot machines. Add these to your casino night or have them available for your pinball wizard guests. Specifics:Electricity required.

Ping Pong Tables-Test your guests skill at getting the ball over the net using the paddles provided. Great for all ages and skill levels. You can formalize the events by having a tournament. Specifics:Table is 4 feet wide by eight feet long, requires 4 foot perimeter around table.

Foosball Table- Two of your guests at a time can demonstrate their quick thinking abilities, as well as, their fast moving eye hand coordination with an Associated Consultants Foosball Table. Keep the ball going to your end goal by turning the handles to get your miniature team players moving. Create a cheering section for each player and you have a great match.... Specifics:Table measures 3 feet wide by 4 feet long.

GAMES-> CARNIVAL GAMES

Radar Pitch-Step on up to the imaginary mound.... hear the crowd roar as your belt out your fast ball.... With an Associated Consultants radar pitch you can tell just how fast that ball was really going. Uses professional radar like the community police use. Your guests get to pitch to a batter on a backdrop. Can be used outdoors or indoors. Specifics: 7 feet tall by 7 feet long,requires electricity.

Base Ball Toss-Your guests can test their accuracy at throwing a base ball. Your patient Batter on a backdrop awaits your best shot. Pocket to catch the best hits, lets you know just how good that throw really was. Combine the Base ball toss with the Radar Pitch and you can test speed and accuracy at the same time. So... Who is the best in your school, office or at your party? Can be used outdoors or indoors. Specifics: 7 feet high by 7 feet long.

Tip the Troll-All right, just throw this ball and knock over the trolls. It's that easy....or is it? Come on now... you can do it.....Just knock over these little trolls. Keep those trolls falling and the party moving with this classic game.

Crazy Hat-Take this ball and throw it into the wild hat..... You can do it... You look like a good thrower to me... It's great fun to see your ball fall into the crazy hat. Fill that crazy hat with lots and lots of balls now!

Tic-Tac-Toe- Throw the three balls and see how well they align. Got to get them to move in the right direction to get the prize.

Wheel of Fortune- Listen to that sound as the wheel turns round and round. Where will it land? ....Come on now! Ohhhhh ! Associated Consultants can customize your wheel with school or company logo. Use the wheel to give out company promotional material or door prizes or spin for coupons to spend the day with the president, or principal or whatever. Or just use the wheel to give away prizes or money.. Round and Round the wheel spins.

Dunk Tank-Classic favorite! Put your well liked or not so well liked character on the seat inside the cage. Have your guests throw balls onto the spot. The guest that hits the spot just right causes the seat to collapse and your character falls into the tank of water.... Too bad!! She got dunked!!! Great fun with a chatty character to egg on your guests. Specifics:6 feet by 12 feet, must be set up within 100 feet of water. Water source must be available.

High Striker/Kiddie Striker Come on strong man....Use this mallet to hit the pad...make the ball go all the way up the 14 foot high pole. Try again.. I know you can get higher than that!!! Also available is "Kiddie Striker" 7 foot high with lighter mallet. Can be used indoors or outdoors. Specifics:14 foot high striker can be used indoor if 6 foot wide door available.

Electronic Basketball-Test your "hoop-ability" with our Double Shot basketball game, score is tallied electronically. Specifics:3 feet wide by 9 feet. Electricity required or battery powered.

INTER-ACTIVE GAMES->->Requires your guests physical and mental participation.

Gravity Sphere-This circle within a circle, with one of your guests in the middle, is a sight to behold! Every time your guest wiggles or leans the sphere spins and rotates. Once they get going....gravity turns upside down. What goes up... sometimes goes back around... and around... and around!!!! Specifics:Sphere mounted on a 7 foot wide by 12 foot long trailer.

Mini Stock Car Racing- Up to four of your guests, at a time,will thrill to get a chance to race miniature race cars around a 20 foot banked oval speedway. Each guest gets to control their own authentic looking race car with a control pod. The cars drive with amazing accuracy. Race is complete with spectacular crashes and high speed spin outs. The cars and track can be personalized to suit needs with company logos on the cars. Specifics:Track is 8 feet wide by 20 feet long, need additional 6 feet on the front side of the track for the four guests.

Money Machine-The Fabulous Money Machine is sure to attract lots of attention at your next event. A see through enclosure able to hold excited guests reaching for the ever flying real money, coupons or custom made funny money. Can be used alone or in conjunction with your casino night, corporate promotion or just a great giveaway! Always draws a crowd and lots of excitement!!! Specifics: 5 feet wide by 4 feet long by 7 feet high, requires electricity.

Quick Draw Western Style-Paintball ...Quick draw is completely safe and lots of fun for those guests that have"to work out some differences." Inside the enclosed arena, two of your guests face off at fifteen paces........"Ready Draw"....The two guests draw their paint ball pistols and shoot each other with paint. The guest that hits their opponent closest to the heart wins the draw. Both guests are dressed in waterproof western dusters, masks with vinyl bandana, safety gloves and paint ball pistols. Much fun for the two opponents and the crowd that gathers to see who will win the match. Specifics 6 Feet wide by 15 feet long by 8 feet tall, requires electricity when indoors.

Virtual Reality-Let your guests interact with a stereoscopic 360 degree walk through visit to cyberspace. Your guests get to stand with monitor attached comfortably to their head and a controller in hand...But, OH! what they really see is a three dimensional world of imagination, complete with stereo sound. They can actually move around and interact with the people and objects in their imaginary world. Requires electricity.

GAMES-INFLATABLE->->Games are inflated before usage.

Bun gee Running- This is bun gee jumping turned sideways. Two of your guests wear a body harness over their torso which is strapped to a bun gee cord. On their feet, pulling the cord with all their might, two of your guests race each other down a 35 foot long inflated alley. The main goal is to get to the end without getting snapped back by the bun gee cord. You can have them try to attach a velcro baton to the end of the lane or have them grab for prizes that you leave at the end of the alley. A great workout and lots of laughs! Specifics: Run measures 35 feet long by 10 feet wide by 7 feet high, requires electricity.

Bouncy Boxer-In this 14 foot by 14 foot inflated ring, your guests wear oversized boxing gloves and protective head gear. Each bout consists of three-one minute rounds with the referee deciding on the winner of each round. Tally up the scores from all three rounds and a winner of the match is called. Can have single matches or try tournament style competition. Specifics:14 foot by 14 foot ring, requires electricity.

Fly Trap (Velcro Jump)- Your guests will love to put on the sleek velcro suit, then run and jump onto an inflated wall of velcro. Instantly they find themselves helplessly stuck to the velcro wall. Lots of fun to watch your boss go flying, then get stuck! Specifics:14 feet deep by 14 feet wide by 14 feet tall, requires electricity.

Gladiator Jousting-Ever want to be one of those television Gladiators? Well you and your guests can strap on those helmets and stand on the 5 foot high by 3 foot wide platform. With the oversized padded jousting poles you can try to knock each other off the pedestal. Don't Worry.... you'll find that the two foot high inflated safety mat will make falling off the pedestal a pleasure. The "Gladiator" that remains on their pedestal wins the contest! Specifics:Mattress is 24 feet long by 18 feet wide, requires electricity.

Human Bowling-Can you imagine your supervisor curled up in a four foot steel Human Bowling Ball? And you get to start that great big ball rolling down a twenty foot inflatable bowling lane. STIIIII-RIKE!!!! Join the three person team and after six frames tally up the highest score. Can be run as individual matches or set up a tournament style match with a great grand prize. Brings out the competitiveness between offices, families, friends and even bridges the generation gap! Specifics: Bowling lane 25 feet long by 15 feet wide, requires electricity.

Ladder Climb-An inflated safety mat will catch any of your guests that can't meet the challenge! The ultimate test of balance and coordination for any age. Guests try to climb the suspended rope ladder without falling off into the inflated safety mat. Those who make it to the top, ring a bell. Keeps everyone "on their toes" as they cheer for their favorite guest. Specifics:12 feet wide by 14 feet long by 7 feet high, requires electricity.

Moonbounce-All time classic favorite for kids of all ages. These overinflated giant enclosures make it safe to bounce all around. Great exercise for those really energetic kids! Specifics:Bounce 15 feet wide by 20 feet deep. Can get larger sizes upon request.

TREATS & EATS ->-> Always party favorites!!

Popcorn Machine- Don't you just love the scent of fresh popcorn??? Let your guests enjoy Associated Consultants popcorn, fresh from the cart. Specifics:Table top machine or provided on cart. Electricity required.

Snow Cone Machine- Finely shaved ice with a variety of flavor sauces make this party classic one of the all time refreshers. Great for rehydrating-hydrating all your athletic party goers, fancy dancers or a special treat on a hot day. Everyone enjoys their favorite flavors. Specifics:Machine can sit on table top or provided with cart.

Cotton Candy-There is nothing like freshly made cotton candy to soothe your taste buds. Freshly prepared with an Associated Consultants cotton candy machine. The sight of it brings children, young and old, back for more. Specifics: Machine sits on table top, electricity required.

Ice Cream Cart-Cool off your hot guests with Ice Cream Treats. Cart adds that carnival flair to your party!

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

Disc Jockey's-Not just a DJ with a load a music and no personality. Associated Consultants DJ's are known to connect with your guests by setting a great party mood and knowing how to keep the party going. We can play it low key or rock the house....you decide! Specifics: 6 foot skirted table. Electricity required.

Disc Jockey's with thrill cam- Combine an Associated Consultants Disc Jockey with a video camera and big screen monitor. Watch on the 100 inch big screen as the video camera shows your dancing guests in party mode. Mix that with the great and wonderful video footage of your schools events or corporate meetings or better yet baby pictures. Everyone will enjoy not only the great music to dance to but the fantastic video of the party or sports bloopers or vacation mishaps or .....the possibilities are endless. And you could end up with a videotape of your party!! Specifics:6 foot skirted table. Electricity required.

Karaoke -Bring out the singers in your group by providing them with an opportunity to sing the lead line of their favorite song. We provide the music, the microphones and the Karaoke host that will shake away all your guests singing inhibitions. While your brave guests sing the words of the song viewed on the TV monitor our Karaoke host tweaks the sound and the music to make sure everyone has a great time. Props and an entertaining host make this a favorite among your guests!! Specifics: 6 foot skirted table. Electricity required.

Big Screen Karaoke - All of the excitment of Karaoke with the addition of our 100 inch big screen tv. Video options are available from our thrill cam to videotapes of the performances.

SPECTATOR FUN: Pure fun by watching.

Clowns-Associated Consultants clowns provide a wide range of clowning. We have classic clowns that pull a smile from your guests with their wacky entertainment. We also have the 90's clown that customizes fun based on your guests needs. Balloon sculpting, face painting designs and/or magic are some of the ways that our clowns get a great response from your guests. Associated Consultants clowns are not just for little children.....our clowns provide age appropriate performances. Wouldn't all your guests just love to have the school mascot painted on their faces, or their school club insignia or your company logo, or office affiliation or better yet... their favorite sports team. Magic captures the attention and opens up the world of the unbelievable for all ages. Balloon sculptors can create a favorite animal, as well as, the best accessory that your guests never dreamed they would wear to your party. (hats, connecting hats, bow ties, bracelets, magic wands).

Fortune Tellers- Let our forecasters predict the great things that await your guests in their futures! Associated Consultants fortune tellers are professional and discreet. You can pick from a variety of mediums like crystals, palm readings and tarot cards. Great entertainment for everyone!!

Magicians- Open up the unbelievable world of magic to all your guests. It creates an air of overcoming the impossible.....And keeps the mind wondering. Associated Consultants magic is customized to meet the magical needs of your guests.

Stilt Walkers- Who is that very tall person coming over here??? It's a bird.....no, its a plane.... no it's an Associated Consultants stilt walker. Take your party to the highest level with a stilt walker. Great for greeting guests....stilt walkers can hand out company promotions, school door prizes or be available to entertain. How do they do it????? Hmmmm.

Tattoo Artists- Removable tattoos applied by our entertaining artists make this an attraction that can go home with your guests. Tattoos can last for days after the party on your guests skin. Age appropriate tattoos for the children and adults at your party.

Aromatherapy- It's the latest trend to use the blend of natural oils to soothe, heal and satisfy. The use of oils dates back to the Pharaoh in ancient Egypt. Everyone at your party would love to get special oils to ease life's stressors. Our brand uses 100% natural oils and has a variety of blends to deal with Stress, Pain Relief, Sinus Purification,Alertness,Ying/Yang Balancing, and Relaxation. Anything is possible to get your guests in a great frame of mind!!

Spin Art- Watch the smiles of the children as they create their own masterpieces which we frame for them to take home. Its even fun for the adults!!

Video Action Bingo The nineties version of the ever popular bingo game. Great for family entertainment. Video Action Bingo comes complete with a 100 inch TV screen, Public Address system, MC and all the cards and chips required to play.

Costumed characters - turn any party or event into that something unusual category. Add our photographer with picture buttons, key chains, and frames and you have memories to carry away!!

Reptile Show - Fascinating show that teaches as well as entertains. A variety of reptiles are brought to your location.Explanations, and reptile tales make this an interesting experience.

The Power of NO! - An entertaining mini musical that teaches children between 3 and 9 about peer pressure and substance abuse. The Power of NO omes complete with coloring books, children's workbooks, and teacher's guides.

German bands -Get that authentic ocktoberfest atmosphere by using one of our german bands. From an accordion performer to full size German band these entertainers are sure to make your event special.

Acoustic guitarists/singers- Perfect background entertainment for happy hour, or brunch. These entertainers can also liven up a party with selections ranging from Jimmy Buffet to Eric Clapton.

Yatcht - Let us arrange a fantastic trip down the Potomac aborad a yatcht with live enterttainment and and outstanding cusine.

Harpist - Elegant music creating a sophisicated atmosphere to complement a perfect evening. From comtemporary to classical.

Jazz bands - From Dixieland to Swing to Contemporary Jazz Associated has the band you need.

Betsy Ross - Characters custom created to enhance event concepts. From Betsy Ross Impersonators to Clinton Inpersonators we have the character for you!

No matter what types of entertainment you have in mind, let the " fun bunch" at Associated Consultants help you get your party off to a great start. We are available 24 hours a day to help you with your entertainment needs. We are members in good standing of national organizations which adhere to ethical and professional standards in the entertainment industry. All our performers are trained and evaluated by our own in-house professionals. We would be happy to assist you with promotional packages and ideas.

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