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Absurd Entertainment has been entertaining Sacramento for 25+ years with magic shows, birthday parties, singing telegrams, and so much more. Joseph Bossenmaier (Bosco the Magician) started Absurd Entertainment with his wife, Patty (Absurdity the Clown), back in the eighties because they knew the quality they could bring to the family entertainment business.

They discovered & helped many of the performers grow into strong acts that are still performing today! Bosco is no longer with us, physically, but will always be remembered for his true skill & amazing talent.
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Well, it's just one of the Most Unforgettable gifts you can give someone! It makes a moment that the party will remember for a lifetime and it only takes 7-10 minutes! First, You choose one of your favorite characters, and we can customize for an additional charge, to send to one of, or many of, your favorite people.
Our super fun clowns, like Giggles & CupCake, are specifically trained to work fast with little set up. They are ideal for larger crowds, company picnics, grand openings, sporting events, restaurants, carnivals, & festivals where the crowd swells can be handled by overlapping performers and hours. We specialize in smaller budgets and speed!
Elsa, Cinderella, Snow White, & Ariel are waiting for your invite to share their magic with the little princesses in your life. We promise to make your next Royal Affair one that will be recorded in the storybooks as one of the best parties ever!
Are you looking for unique and jaw dropping entertainment to make your event something they'll never forget? Invite a Professional Magician to your party, and watch your guests get the thrill of a lifetime! Our Magicians can perform for all ages. They are great for birthday parties, corporate events and any other holiday or special occasion.
Reviews (25)
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Brenda Lusk
Jul 08, 2021
Paul and Giggles the clown were wonderful to work with! I can't recommend Absurd enough. Great communication and execution from start to finish. We had Giggles at my son's first birthday party. Both the kids and parents were entertained. She made tons of balloons, had cute jokes, and lots of bubbles. We had kids between 1-7 years old. I wish I could post photos here because Giggles is super adorable and sweet!
Marion Tobias
May 26, 2020
If your looking for a Solid Singing Telegram Company, look no further! The Gorilla in a Pink Tutu is amazing, funny and entertaining to say the least. I recommend them to everyone :
M. Casa
May 12, 2020
We hired a Santa with absurd entertainment. He was fantastic! We gave him some information about each child which he managed to go over and make each child feel special! He survived some serious question and answers from the older kids. His answers were creative and hilarious! He ended the night signing Christmas carols and keeping the spirit alive and well in our house! We will definitely be booking again!
Melissa Sedotal
May 11, 2020
I am so happy with Absurd Entertainment! I wanted to do something special for my sister's 40th birthday! Came across Absurd Entertainment and knew I had to book. I had spoke to Paul over the phone (since I live in Louisiana) and we scheduled a Friday booking. Well, with my luck of course my sister decides to take the day off, oops! Called Paul and we rescheduled to Monday during the day.

He even gave me an option that if she didn't come to work that day, they would go to her house that evening. So accommodating! Thankfully, the Gorilla got to do her thing and caught my sister totally off guard! Thank you so much, she loved loved LOVED it and I'm glad we got to make her 40th super special.
Charlie Fass
May 02, 2020
The very best entertainment options are available from this entertainment company. Whatever your requirements are, they go the extra mile to satisfy your needs. We have worked with them on many occasions and have always been very satisfied with their responsiveness, quality of performance and customer service. Highly recommended for your next event.
Tracy Canlas
Apr 21, 2020
I hired Giggles the Clown for my 3 year old daughter's birthday, and my daughter and her friends had the best time! Giggles came in and did a short and entertaining "magic" show. She made a balloon animal/object for each kid at the party, and also did face painting for every kid! You can imagine how excited these kids were. As soon as she walked into our house, she had everyone's attention.

Even the adults stopped their conversation to watch her entertain the kids. A lot of her jokes were even targeted to the adults, which made the entire experience much more fun for everyone. Giggles helped us sing happy birthday to my daughter and provided such a fun party experience for all. I had a great experience from the beginning with this company.

When I first called to inquire about this service, I was given a lot of details and options about the different entertainment that was offered. The day before the party, I spoke with Giggles to confirm the party details, and she did the rest. I was definitely happy with having Giggles at our party!
Amanda Beltz
Dec 22, 2019
I love creating an experience for my guests at a party! Having any of these entertainers join you in making magic moments is what it's all about! Thank you Absurd Entertainment for always making my parties memorable and fun
Fred O.
Dec 07, 2019
My wife at the last minute hired Marilyn Monroe to sing Happy Retirement to me in front of about 30 Managers at a meeting and brought balloons and gifts and was the hit of the Managers meetings! She had dressed the part and sang wonderfully. The Company will never forget that retirement party! If your looking to put a spark in your party, Call Absurd Entertainment!
Nana B.
Jul 14, 2019
Giggles was absolutely a hit at my sons party loved her energy and interactions with the kids highly highly highly recommend her!
Susan H.
Jun 29, 2019
I recommended Absurd Entertainment to EVERYONE! I called last minute to book the singing telegram from Stockton and they agreed! Same day booking guys! Paul was so understanding guys and his wife was fantastic and so funny. I ordered the Gorilla in a tutu telegram and she did amazing. I loved how they provided the personalized message on paper for the birthday person.

Our friends complimented how cool, funny, surprising and entertaining it was. Mission accomplished. Thank you soooooo much Absurd Entertainment. You'll be hearing from us soon.
Lynette A.
Mar 16, 2019
We hired Giggles to come help entertain the kiddos for my son's 6th birthday party out in the park. As soon as she came, the kids swarmed around her and loved her! She came with a bunch of ready made balloon swords which cut the time it would have taken to make them individually onsite for 20+ kiddos. Each kid went home with their requested animal balloon and face painted. Giggles even stayed past her time to fulfill some last minute requests.she couldn't say no to the kiddos :. I will definitely hire her again.she is very friendly and fun loving and you can tell that she loves what she does!
Sarah W.
Feb 15, 2019
What can I say, Paul was wonderful! He followed up with me quickly and answered all my concerns and questions. They went today for my grandmothers birthday and surprised her at work. They sang her two different versions of happy birthday and brought balloons. My grandma was thrilled and made it a very special birthday. I requested the gorilla in a Tutu which was a hit at work. Thank you so much Absurd Entertainment for making my grandma laugh on her birthday!
Jamie D.
Aug 22, 2018
We loved Cupcake the Clown. We hired her for my sons 2nd birthday at a local restaurant. The kids loved her, she was so talented with face painting and making animals out of balloons. We were very pleased.
Mary M.
Apr 02, 2018
SO GREAT! Who knew I was missing a singing telegram birthday gift in my life?! A singing gorilla serenaded me with happy birthday in my office lobby, lol! This cracked me up and made my day and turned into the best part of my whole 2018 birthday, thanks so much! -Mary Anne
Faith N.
Mar 26, 2018
I don't know where to begin! I was very pleased with Miss Floppy and marebear! They literally made my daughters 2nd birthday party! They were on time and very professional! My daughter and the rest of the kids were ecstatic! Marebear told jokes and did balloons and that was not even included. In the package in the beginning.booking them was super easy, they reserved the hour for me without any deposit! I would highly recommend! I will be booking giggles and the clown for her upcoming birthdays and events!
Jackie A.
Jan 28, 2018
Hired Giggles for a 1yr old birthday party and she was a highlight. She was on time and got straight to work & needed nothing from me. She entertained the kids for a full hour & in that hour she was able to get so much done. The kids loved her. Will definitely use her again for future events.
John M.
Aug 10, 2017
I was lucky to find them and book from LA for a birthday in Sacramento that I couldn't attend. They were professional and delivered! Everyone loved the Gorilla in a pink tutu showing up! Booking was simple! Thank you Absurd!
David R.
Jun 28, 2017
From my wife, since she's not a Yelper: We were looking for something special to help my out-of-state sister celebrate an important milestone, and Absurd Entertainment delivered. and then some! The singing telegram was a huge hit. Marion readily accommodated our special request to sing a personalized song that we wrote (to the tune of "Your Are My Sunshine").

She delivered it perfectly (much better than we would, lol) and made sure it was meaningful since we couldn't be there in person. We also added flowers to our order, and we were thrilled with the quality of the arrangement that Marion provided -- my sister gushed over it. All in all, we were so thankful to be represented so well. Weeks later, my sister is still over the moon with joy. Thanks, Absurd Entertainment!
Kay R.
Jul 18, 2016
Hired Giggles on short notice for my adult/kid party. She was awesome. I was already scatterbrained from preparing for the party and guests arriving, giggles arrived and didn't need anything from me to make herself comfortable and setup, she was a hoot from the get-go, kids and adults loved watching. I didn't even want to walk away to finish my party preparations.

The price was reasonable, she managed the time very well to get all kids taken care of (balloon animals and face painting) in the time we planned, and did not nickel and dime us down to the minute, extremely flexible and accommodating. Will definitely look for an excuse to hire her again!
Crystal S.
Jun 22, 2014
Loved the entertainment and show I had this weekend. K hi the magician was the best and at a great price left us all wow'd Thanks for showing up early also staying for a extended period I would definitely recommend them to anyone. Crazy balloons and tricks
Teresa N.
Apr 09, 2014
My husband who was turning 65 decided at the last minute to have a party. With only 3 days to plan I searched Yelp for ideas on entertainment. I found Absurd Entertainment and spoke with Joseph in detail as to what I was looking for. He was a delight to speak with and his recommendation was right on. We hired the Marilyn Monroe impersonator to come and entertain the group (a party of 60).

She sang him a birthday song and entertained the crowd with her wit and charm. She showed up on time and was very accommodating when people wanted to take her picture. I would certainly hire this group again and would recommend them full heartily. I had many of guest ask me where I found her and without hesitation I told them. Very honest, great customer service, reasonable and accommodating, who could ask for more.
Julian S.
Dec 18, 2013
We used both Giggles the clown and Winnie the Pooh (plus the magician) for both of my children's 1st birthday parties. And I would highly recommend them. They were professionals when they called me back and then when the called me the day before the party. Both entertainers arrived early and stayed in profesional mode till it was time to have fun.

And the fun wasn't just for the kids, the parents were also laughing and having a good time. In both situations, the clock was not the main issue but to entertain and make their audience happy. Giggles never broke her character even when she was leaving our party. She actually stopped to entertain some kids that were not part of our party. She gets 5 stars for putting the importantance of staying true to her craft rather than the money.
Andrew B.
Aug 15, 2011
I recently used. Joseph aka Bosco the Magician of Absurd Party Planning & Entertainment for my family reunion. Bosco was a smash hit! I can still hear the laughter and giggles of the children at the picnic. Bosco/Joseph's skills are so impressive.he even WOWed the adults! What we liked most about Joseph/Bosco's show.was that he went to each table and personally entertained the family.very interactive. I highly recommend hiring Joseph/Bosco.you will not be disappointed!
Andrea M.
Mar 07, 2011
We recently used Absurd Entertainment for my son's 1st birthday party. We requested an Elmo for the Sesame Street theme. As 1st birthday parties are mostly for the adults, there were a couple kids there. The performance was fantastic. Magic show and balloons! The kids loved participating, and the adults were enjoying the reactions of the kids.

Although my son probably won't remember any of it.we have some great pictures for his baby book. We will definitely be using this company in the future. They were very professional and easy to work with.
Michelangelo S.
Aug 25, 2010
A great service for planned social events, especially if you like CrAzY balloons.