BJ the Clown

The best kids birthday party we’ve had! Had him at our son’s 3 year birthday party and it couldn’t have gone better. BJ was excellent, had all the kids (12, between 3 – 9 years old) and adults entertained and laughing the whole time. My son loved it and felt really special being part of the show.
BJ was great to work with, very responsive and punctual. Highly recommend!

BJ performed at my daughter’s 4^th birthday party in January. He was amazing! The kids and the adults could not stop laughing. The kids were fascinated through the entire show, which was not an easy task considering their young age. It was such a memorable event, that the kids still talk about it. Truly, that was the fun and most exiting birthday, thanks to BJ.

I hired him to entertained about a dozen children ages 2 – 12 at a company picnic. He was a huge hit with all the kids… and the parents/​grandparents.
Our event was outside @ Wilshire Park. BJ integrated the large trees into his entertainment, which was great. He brought two large nylon parachutes for the kids to sit on while he entertained them.
His balloon sculptures were AMAZING!!! Even the adults were impressed. Animals, fancy hats, swords, all very cool.
Some of the toddlers (2 – 3 yrs) were fidgety and couldn’t stay sitting. BJ was incredibly patient and just let it all roll into his act.
We hired him for 2 hrs and it was worth every penny.
I would love to post some of the wonderful pictures, but I don’t have the parents permission yet.

BJ is a true master at his craft. It takes a lot to be able to keep 10 3 & 4 year old kids entertained for 1 hour, but let me tell you, he did just that with the mark of a true professional. It is clear that he sincerely loves performing for kids and does it so well that the kiddos were laughing until their bellies hurt! The show was interactive, with magic tricks, balloons and more. At the end of his show, EVERY parent came up to me and told me what an amazing addition he was to the party and several parents have their child’s next party planned around BJ already! Also, BJ is «just enough clown» to be undeniably a clown but not so much that it makes the kids uneasy. He has his craft down to a tee and I would recommend him to anyone for their kid’s birthday party (especially 4 and 5 year olds). Thanks, BJ!

BJ entertained my 7 year old, his little sister and a gaggle of goofy seven year old boys. His show is interactive, funny for kids and adults (without being that kind of bad hipster humorous that is secretly geared to cynical grown ups which some kid show performers do… his stuff is genuinely clean and positive and funny) He gave lots of kids the chance to participate and gave the birthday boy AND his little sister lots of attention. Can’t recommend this guy enough. I had been told he is a Portland institution and now I know why. Thank you BJ!

I just wanted to write a quick note as to how happy we were with BJ the Clown coming to my son’s 4^th birthday party! He had the kids fully engaged and cracking up the entire show! The adults enjoyed it as well. We would not hesitate to hire him again in the future and highly recommend him! What a nice, funny, entertaining guy! Thanks so much for making our son and his friends so happy. You are truly talented and so professional!

We hired BJ the Clown last weekend for a 4 year old birthday party. I just can’t say enough about how great he was! Right from the start he was very professional; very prompt to respond. He seriously exceeded my expectations. He arrived and the kids were all so excited that he didn’t even make it in to the garden area before he started performing. He was funny… very funny! I even noticed some of the mom’s laughing at the routine. This guy is worth his weight in gold. We will hire him again next year!

He entertained lots of parents and children at my son’s 5 year old birthday party last weekend. He’s friendly, prompt, professional and above all funny. The kids (ages 3 – 6 but mostly 5’s) were enraptured by him too — fully attentive and laughing and joyous. We did the 45 minute show, and the performance was top-​notch. As a middle-​aged parent, I found myself laughing often alongside the kids. He was the center of the party for the entire time, and it’s obvious that he not only knows what he’s doing but LOVES what he’s doing too. I’ll end by saying that he’s a complete professional when it comes to communicating and scheduling, also. He replied to my emails and phone calls very quickly and helpfully answered any and all questions. Because we invited some of the teachers to our party, my child’s daycare center is now considering hiring him for special occasions too. I hope they do! He’s wonderful.

Told by a friend that he was an adult escort but not true. He’s actually a kids clown. The mixup was laughed off but I felt embarrassed.

BJ is an amazing children’s performer! The BEST clown in Portland.
~Emily Alexander

We had Bj the Clown yesterday for my son’s 3^rd Birthday party. He was amazing! I was a little worried at first since some of the kids were still two and had never seen clowns before, but they all loved him! My son can be a little shy at first when meeting some people but BJ had him laughing the entire time. He was the perfect addition to our party and made the day very special for my son. I would highly recommend him.

BJ the Clown is a true professional who brings «bucket-​loads» of fun and laughter to the party!
We are recent arrivals to Portland and we were looking for something to make our son’s 5^th birthday party really special. After much searching we came up with a list of magicians, pirates, musicians, and entertainers of all stripe and variety. I then came across an article in the Oregonian about BJ the Clown entitled, «Portland’s B.J. the Clown is serious about making kids laugh.» I liked the fact that he was truly committed to children and had been in the clowning business for 18 years.
This isn’t just some part-​time thing for him, he is a true professional and I can attest to what the other Unilocalers are saying here… he was on time, ready for action, and immediately mesmerized a group of unruly 4 – 6 year olds with interactive magic, games, jokes and custom-​made balloons. BJ the clown was a HUGE hit with all of the children and the parents as well.

If you are contemplating a clown for an upcoming event (especially if you have kids 8 or under), look no further. I’ve previously hired BJ for corporate events, but also recently hired him for a birthday gig at my home. He is truly the master at making people laugh (both kids and parents were giggling aloud) – and more importantly, at redirecting kids’ energy if/​when they get ancy – incorporating it right into the show for all to enjoy. His talents definitely explain why he’s the most sought-​after clown in the Portland-​Metro area.

BJ the Clown came to my son’s 5^th birthday party. It was a tough crowd with 20+ kids ages 2 to 8, but he had them eating out of his hands. They were all full of joy and laughter watching and participating in his hysterical silliness. As a mom I was thrilled to see my son have such a fantastic birthday. Yay BJ!!!

BJ is amazing. He’s come to my son’s 4^th, 5^th, and now 6^th birthday party. He’s funny and kind (some clowns seem a little weird but BJ just delightful). I like how he gets all of the kids to interact and adapts to the situation – all three years we had the party a different place and he just went with it and has also done more complicated things each year as the kids are older.
As the parent, it’s a relief to because he’s prompt and professional about the logistics.

Absolutely hilarious! A master’s touch with the kids. They’ll be eating out of his hand and rolling with laughter. We’ve seen him on four separate occasions and have been impressed every time. A definite highlight for your kids party. Oh yeah, all the adults will like him, too. We are going to bring him back for our office party next Christmas.