How and When to Use a Magician

Trying to fit a magician into your event may seem simple but let’s make it easier for you.

Here are some typical scenarios…

As your guests arrive, or just after

This is a great way to get everyone worked up for the event and even break the ice for strangers and bring them together. Magicians can facilitate with introductions and form a crowd to get everyone involved. This is a great talking point for the rest of the evening.

Ideal for cocktail receptions, house parties, dinners, welcome/registration, etc.

In the middle of your event

You may be having a dining event and a magician would be a great addition. However, you don’t want to interrupt the eating, especially if there is hot food! In this case, short quick tricks would be suitable or if there are long gaps in between courses, the magician could help to fill this time and give the catering staff adequate time to get things ready. Or perhaps you would like to elevate your private event at home or venue to help lift the atmosphere for the end of the event and have the guests engaged.

Ideal for breaks in meetings, during a meal/between courses, during wedding photos, etc.

At the end of your event

Depending on the nature of your event, this is not the most ideal time for a performance but it can be a nice way to round off the event. This is the time most people need to leave or are the most drunk. It would be ideal if the performance was not too late in the event. A grander, shorter performance would be better in this situation to help bring the event to a close.

Ideal for cake cutting at birthday parties, during desserts or after a meal, the end of a stage event, facilitate with event transitions, after parties, grand finale, etc