Tips on
booking a magician.
Here are
some pointers that you should take in to consideration when hiring a magician,
what to look for, cost etc..
This
information is based mainly on corporate events, weddings and parties for
adults as that’s what I specialise in, but the same rules can still apply to
the children’s entertainer.
The type of
event is quite relevant, if it’s a wedding, you may have some quiet spots, like
when the photos are being taken or the bit after the wedding breakfast and
before the DJ where tables and chairs are being moved to make space. Maybe its
between speeches and awards at an awards ceremony.
It is best
to book a magician to perform during these quiet spots, sometimes people like
to have the entertainment during the meal but this can prove to be tricky for
the magician, that’s when people are engaging with each other and eating –
would you like to be disturbed while eating?
So plan
what part you think is best for the magic to happen.
The cost of
a magician can vary from performer to performer and length of time can
sometimes affect the cost.
I know some
magicians that will charge £50 for a couple of hours and others that will
charge a couple of hundred for just 1 hour.
My advice
would be this… Do your homework!
You are
looking for someone who is a member of The Magic circle or International
brotherhood of magician, if they are a member of equity, that’s even better.
Someone
with a good website, lots of pictures and at least one video of the artist
performing.
This will
give you an insight to see how the magician is before you book them
You are far more likely to receive better value for money if you book someone for just one hour at
the cost of £275-£350 than someone for 2 hours for just fifty quid.
Some
magicians will charge up to £500 or more for just an hour and if you can afford
it, hire them they will blow your socks off.
Sometimes
you may just want to hire a magician for a small 30-45 minuets cabaret or stage
show, the magician can give a quote to his or her fees but again you don’t want
someone for £20 to do just 30 minuets.
Your choice
of magician should be someone you like the look of by just seeing the web site,
a good set of pictures, a show reel easy to approach and book.
If you
require more than one magician then just ask the other magician for his recommendations,
I have personally have a few magician that I recommend when doing shows that
are big enough that do require 2 or more magicians.
Finally, recommendations of a magician from a friend or family member is always good and at least the performer has been see live by someone you trust.
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