Count Dracula rises from his Coffin for Halloween show at San Mateo mall

Count Dracula took a huge risk when he decided to entertain at the "Family Halloween Night" at the Hillsdale Shopping Center, San Mateo. Four additional security guards were hired to insure that audience members did not bring garlic or signs of the cross to disrupt his two shows.

A Rubber Duck surprised the blue martian audience member 

Security, Security, there's a werewolf in the house

Children in Halloween costumes and a banana gather around the Count

The Count's audience involvement show included fake water pouring on an audience member and handbells that did not ring. Celebrity Gems arranges Count Dracula, costumed characters, Dickens Christmas Carolers in San Mateo, Hillsborough, Redwood City, San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland.

Laurent's band was Perfect at huge fundraiser in Danville, CA

Donors enjoyed the band and increased their donations

Laurent's band added the inspiration and the music at a fund raiser for youth and adults. For this Black Tie gala, providing the right music and a good auctioneer gave "hope" by raising much needed funds for a local non-profit. Laurent exceeded expectations by making a site inspection prior to his performance and by accessorizing his band's attire to the color scheme at the Diablo Country Club, Diablo. Laurent's music spanned the decades, from smooth jazz from the 50's to disco and funk from the 80's.

The event planner was pleased: "Stan,

Thank you for all your help in coordinating this! Laurent and his group were fantastic and we enjoyed an amazing evening. We raised more money this year than at any other event. I appreciated how helpful Laurent was in planning as well as in touching base with me the evening of the event."

Celebrity Gems arranges dance bands and jazz trios in Danville, Diablo, Walnut Creek San Ramon, Dublin, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Fremont, and Palo Alto.

Bubbles Rain Down in Pleasanton Mall

Bubble Lady makes Bubble drops

Astronaut gets his space suit and is launched into space

Gigantic bubble floats from center court to 2nd level in Pleasanton mall

Harry Potter gets a bubble haircut

Instead of raining cats and dogs, bubbles rained down over the "kidgets" at Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton. Rebecca the Bubble Lady enchanted the kids by making bubbles within bubbles, valentine bubbles with two bubbles falling in love, and gave Harry Potter a much needed bubble haircut. A young boy was fitted in his bubble suit for his starring role in Gravity 2.

Celebrity Gems arranges the bubble lady in Pleasanton, San Ramon, Dublin, Walnut Creek, San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, and Sacramento.

Magician Mesmerizes the Kids at Pleasanton Mall

There are lots of noise, distractions, and "elevator" music at shopping centers, especially on Saturday. Magician Dante captivated his audience through nursery rhymes and stories in addition to magic. The "Kidgets Club" a monthly club for kids at Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton, sat spellbound during Dante's 40 minute audience participation show.

Dante sticks a long pin into a balloon

Magician pulls a cloth through an egg and breaks the egg in a cup

Dante levitates an audience member, rivaling David Copperfield

Celebrity Gems arranges magicians and storytellers in Pleasanton, Danville, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Fremont, Oakland, San Francisco, Sacramento, Napa, and San Jose.

Martial Arts instructor whips five year olds into Shape

Kung Pow master teaches Kids karate moves

Forget about the turtles, forget about the rangers, for kids who model themselves after Superheroes and WWE superstars, Brian is the perfect kid entertainer. Kung Pow master Brian led the kids in safe Karate moves at a five year old birthday in Oakland. He also taught good sportsmanship and encouraged the kids to exercise. Brian later made sword balloons and played "Happy Birthday" on his trumpet for his show finale.  

The birthday boy's Mom was impressed:

""Hi Stan, 

Brian was great. He arrived a little early set up and really kept the kids entertained. I have rarely seen the kids go engaged for the length of the entire show. He even had little gifts for the kids which I wasn't anticipating. He was also very thoughtful - left extra balloon swords for the kids in case the set we had burst." 

Celebrity Gems arranges costumed characters, celebrity lookalikes, and Hollywood impersonators in Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Hayward, San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo, Fremont, and Walnut Creek. 

Bear balancing on High Wire draws gasps from the Audience

Bear balances on High Wire

Elephant stands on hind legs with his trainer

Three bears are off to the Bear Circus

"The Bear Circus" a compact one suitcase show to rival the 110 car Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus,  performed under the Rotunda for The Blackhawk Kids Club, Blackhawk Plaza, Danville. The kids saw jaw dropping acts in one ring, including a bear balancing on a hire wire, an acrobatic bear doing death defying summersaults through the air, and a trained elephant.  The three bears were off to "The Bear Circus" and joined the Kids Club members for a 40 minute puppet show including ukelele and harmonica music.

Celebrity Gems arranges puppet shows in Danville, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Fremont, Walnut Creek, San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, and San Mateo.

"Mr. Hollywood," in Top Hat, greets V.I.P.'s at BMW launch in Concord

"Mr. Hollywood" in top hat poses for pictures with V.I.P.'s

"Mr. Hollywood" and Marilyn Monroe at BMW launch

The Red Carpet was rolled out, with fine wine and hors d'oeuvres, at the BMW 4 Series launch in Concord. A dashing "Mr. Hollywood" in top hat and tails and a stunning Marilyn Monroe greeted the V.I.P.'s and posed for pictures. "Mr. Hollywood" later did a costume change and strolled as Austin Powers, lightening up the celebration. 

Celebrity Gems arranges celebrity impersonators, "Mr. Hollywood" in top hat and tails, Austin Powers, Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, and Sammy Davis, Jr. in Concord, Walnut Creek, Dublin, San Ramon, San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo, and Oakland.