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A Magical Bar or Bat Mitzvah

A Bar/Bat Mitzvah Theme

A Bar or Bat Mitzvah is a magical time so be sure to carry this great theme all the way through your celebration.  It’s easy and fun; you won’t feel like you have to a magic wand to make happen.

Magic Invitations

Nothing says a “this will be a fabulous party", like a wonderful invitation.  Even if you choose a formal Bar or Bat Mitzvah invitation for the service, you can certainly use a splashy one for the party.

A personalized caricature invitation of your child, dressed as a magician, pulling a rabbit out of a hat makes a truly special invitation. (It can even be designed to fit in with the more formal "temple" invitation).  You can then use the artwork for your seating cards, sign in board, centerpieces and even a Lifesize cutout of your child. 

Choose a custom created magic invitation for something different.  It’s fun and colorful – what could be better?  No matter what invitation you choose, be sure to add some silver star confetti to the envelope to add to the excitement!

Welcome and Cocktail Area

Light up the night with a welcome sign for your guests.  A big sign hanging over the entrance that says "Welcome To [child’s name]'s Magical Bar/Bat Mitzvah – The Show’s About To Begin!" will get everyone ready for a magical evening.  And what a magical night it will be!

For an extra touch, why not have imprinted cocktail napkins printed with, “The Magic of ….child’s name” and the date on them?  Serve your drinks for the adults during the cocktail hour in light up martini glasses.  Serve drinks for the kids in fun glow cups with LED light up straws!  They're so cool everyone will think it's magic!

Add color to your welcome and cocktail area with balloons.  Colorful bouquets can be an inexpensive decoration and the perfect way and draw people over to the area.  You can create theme yourself or hire a profession balloon company to create bouquets for your party.

Sign-In Area and Seating Cards

Everyone will want to leave a note of congratulations for the Bar/Bat Mitzvah child so be sure to have a sign in board available.  A magic theme sign in board that reads "Please leave a little magic of your own for [child’s name]" will be a wonderful piece of memorabilia. 

Want something a little more permanent?  A personalized 3D sign in book with a cover picture of your child and all of his/her interests, makes a magical memento for years to come!  You can even add photos from the big night!

Seating cards are an opportunity to give your guests a theme-related party favor AND tell them where to sit.  Choose pre-packaged magic tricks with a magic theme seating card attached and listing the guest’s name and table number.

White gloves, magic wands or little black top hats can be seating cards as well.  Even a white chocolate rabbit (that just came out a hat) can be a seating card – anything is possible!

Be sure to use a sign, either hanging or tabletop, at the table telling guests that, "The Magic Begins when you take your seat!"

Decorate the sign-in area and seating card areas with big bunches of balloons. 

The Party Room

Set off the dance floor and the DJ or band with a special sign.  Have a large sign created that says “It’s a Magical Night with your child’s name.”  The sign can be printed or for an extra special touch have it in lights!  Ask your balloon company to create large balloon towers for either side of the stage.

Strolling magicians performing tricks will keep your guests enthralled all night and balloon twisters are another great addition to any party.

Magic Table Decorations

Your guests will know this is a special evening as soon as they walk into the room.   Great looking tables, covered in black cloths with glitter-encrusted toppers or just scattered with silver star confetti or small playing cards, will be real show stoppers.  Add fabulous (but not necessarily expensive) centerpieces and you’re all set.

Some ideas for centerpieces might include:

• Adults and kids will love "magic" fiber optic light wands, magic tricks and balloons coming out of a top hat. 

• Kids will think that plush white rabbits coming out of top hats with balloons attached to the rabbit are sure to be a hit.  (Donate the rabbits after the party to a local hospital or shelter.)

• Chocolate pretzel magic wands coming out of a top hat will make a delicious centerpiece.

Place personalized cameras on the tables for guests to use throughout the party.   Personalized Bar and Bat Mitzvah cameras are a great way to capture those candid moments that will be so special to everyone in your family.

Magic Bar or Bat Mitzvah Party Favors

Memories are always the best souvenir for any party but it’s always nice to have a thank you gift as well.  Make sure the DJ has lots of prizes to give away.  Magic tricks are a must of course but don’t forget to have glow jewelry and silver star top hats.

• Little magic hats filled with candy, in cello bags, tied off with personalized ribbon.

• An imprinted keychain that says, "You helped make [your child’s name]'s evening magical!"   Pass them out at the end of the evening or put one on each set of keys when the car is returned. 

Of course, Party411 can help with t-shirts, boxer shorts or any other favor you can think of for your magic theme party!  Send us an e-mail for more information on personalized party favors. A Bar or Bat Mitzvah is always a special occasion but with Party411.com, it can be a magical event as well!