Dress your little daredevil up as the super-villain star of The Dark Knight; it’s definitely this year's hottest costume. Just remember that being the infamous Joker isn’t for the faint of heart ($34.99). This convincing costume--with mask!--sidesteps applying messy face makeup.

Tip: If your child is up for some mischievous make-believe, have him learn a couple of card tricks or an innocent clown’s prank to play at parties.

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