What to look for when you hire a magician for your event
If you hire a magician you must consider several things. It can be a little daunting when there are so many to choose from and the price varies so much. Here are a few things which you should consider when looking at the possibilities.
The magicians CV
Most magicians will have worked for high profile companies. Logos of blue-chip companies will probably be displayed on the website pages. Certainly, this shows some credibility. However, you want to hire a magician who gets re-booked.
Look to see if there is any indication that clients have used them a second time. If a performer has been employed many times, I’m sure the magician will emphasise it.
Hire a Magician with great Pictures
Hire a magician with good pictures of them at work. Do you see lots of smiling faces? Good magicians are aware that it is not the magic that sells but the impression it has on your guests.
Don’t hire a magician with a website full of pictures of themselves. In these cases, you are most likely looking at a performer who is self-obsessed. Magicians with action shots showing the effect of their performance on an audience are more likely to be professionally aware.
Do you hire a Magician with Awards?
Most magicians have won an award at some point in their careers. Many have achieved success with high profile awards and make the most of them on their websites. I too have won a number but I don’t think they automatically prove a high level of excellence.
Magic competitions are rather subjective! Often magicians perform tricks which entertain or fool magicians but are not particularly entertaining to the public. Although a string of awards may show a level of dedication it may not necessarily transfer into entertainment. When you hire a magician based on their awards alone you may end up disappointed.
Video
You need to look at their video before you hire a magician. This I think is very important. Any good magician will cut the video to make the performance look as good as possible. A show reel can tell you a lot.
How do the guests appear during the performance? Can you imagine the magician fitting into your event or party?
Talking on the phone
If you are thinking of booking a magician then I would always advise you to pick up the phone. Make sure you get along. It is very easy to use the convenience of email but a good chat will tell you a lot.
Conclusion
Light entertainment is very subjective. Many household names, in the industry, only appeal to small sections of the population. So book a magician you think will suit your style. Try to learn as much as you can about the performers you are considering and try and imagine them attending your event.
Tj Shoesmith is a magician for hire and available locally and internationally, do contact him for a quote