Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Family-Friendly Entertainment in Edmonton
Clown Cartel has been delivering high-quality, family-friendly entertainment since 1989. Founded by Iain and Val Little, our company specializes in creating tailored experiences for children's birthdays, corporate team-building events, and adult celebrations. Our core group of professional performers includes magicians, clowns, comedians, and interactive characters who bring creativity and expertise to every event. We pride ourselves on our ability to customize entertainment solutions that match our clients' unique needs, whether for intimate gatherings or large-scale corporate functions.With decades of combined experience, we ensure every event is memorable through innovative themes, interactive games, and exceptional service. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our long-standing reputation across Edmonton and Alberta, where we consistently exceed client expectations through personalized attention and a deep understanding of event dynamics. We maintain rigorous standards of professionalism while fostering a fun-loving atmosphere that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Services
Birthday Parties
Corporate Team-Building
Murder Mysteries
Face Painting
Balloon Artists
Comedy Characters
Game Shows
Themed Events
Strolling Entertainment
Character Performers
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in family-friendly entertainment.
- Our team creates customized event solutions tailored to client needs.
- We offer diverse entertainment options for both children and adults.
- Our performers maintain professional standards while ensuring audience engagement.
- We serve Edmonton and surrounding areas with reliable event services.
What people say
Amazing performance
Very accommodating
Wonderful job
Outstanding entertainer
Great feedback
Services
Birthday Parties
Clown Cartel creates unforgettable birthday experiences with customized entertainment options including magicians, clowns, and interactive games. Our professional performers adapt to different age groups and themes while maintaining a fun-loving atmosphere. Each event combines creative storytelling with audience participation to ensure lasting memories for children and adults alike.
Murder Mysteries
Our murder mystery events feature professionally written scripts, costumed performers, and immersive storylines that engage guests in solving fictional crimes. With over 20 unique plots ranging from historical settings to modern whodunits, we provide complete production packages that include actors, props, and event coordination for corporate and private functions.
Corporate Team-Building
We design collaborative team-building experiences that combine entertainment with professional development through themed games and problem-solving challenges. Our programs foster communication and camaraderie while maintaining a fun atmosphere, with options including scavenger hunts, game shows, and customized corporate Olympics formats.
Face Painting
Professional face painters create detailed designs ranging from full-face transformations to intricate stencils using safe, hypoallergenic materials. Artists accommodate various themes and skill levels, offering both traditional brush work and airbrush techniques at rates of 12-15 faces per hour for standard painting or 50+ stencils hourly with airbrush equipment.
Balloon Artists
Our balloon artists craft custom sculptures and interactive entertainment using high-quality materials that maintain shape throughout events. Performers create 20-40 sculptures hourly while engaging guests with comedic routines, offering both traditional balloon animals and contemporary designs for children's parties and adult functions.
People
Iain Little
Co-Owner
With over 30 years in event entertainment, Iain co-founded Clown Cartel in 1989 and specializes in creating immersive murder mystery experiences. He develops customized scripts and oversees production quality while maintaining active involvement in performer training and client relations.
Val Little
Co-Owner
Val co-founded Clown Cartel in 1989 and manages operations while performing as key characters in major productions. She coordinates event logistics, trains performers in customer engagement techniques, and ensures consistent service quality across all corporate and private bookings.
Questions
What types of events do you service?
We provide entertainment for children's birthdays, corporate team-building events, adult celebrations, and special occasions including murder mystery dinners and themed parties.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 4-6 weeks ahead for weekends, though we can accommodate last-minute requests when availability permits.
Do you travel outside Edmonton?
Yes, we serve all of Alberta and can arrange travel for events beyond the province with prior coordination.
Can you customize entertainment for specific themes?
Our team creates customized performances and events tailored to client themes, including developing unique scripts and costuming for special occasions.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, bank transfers, and cheques for event bookings with flexible payment plans available for corporate clients.
Reviews (2)
Infinite Event Services
Oct 10, 2019
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I've recently had the chance to work with Ian and he's one of the nicest guys you could imagine working with. His professionalism and knowledge is second to nobody!
Ts Owen
Jun 10, 2019
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Great entertainers and helpful staff. They help you choose the right act to make whatever event you've got coming a success. Ask for Iain, he's super helpful.
