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Deciding on the right performer is a very personal decision and only you will know who is going to suit your event best. However there are a number of ways in which you can help make your decision easier.
References
Any good magician will be able to provide a set of references from past events which will support their claim to be a good entertainer. Check that the companies are reputable and the comments are not unnecessarily cut or altered.
Video
Have a look at the magicians show reel, it should be on their website. If they don’t have one, then move on, the only way to get a feel for their style and ability is by seeing them work. Due to the nature of most professional magicians engagements it is the only way to view them at work. Watch the way they interact with people. Can you imagine your guests enjoying such a performance?
CV
A good CV does not necessarily equate to a good magician! However, it is true that it is an indication of a level of experience and standing within the profession and is worth looking for. Have they won any awards and if so what? Are they a member of any professional body, for example The Magic Circle? Where have they worked and who have they worked for?
Photographs
Look at the photographs on the website. Do the guests look happy? This is very important, magic on it’s own can be slow and frustrating. A good magician will interact with humour creating a performance that your guests will remember with affection. If a website doesn’t show guests who are enjoying themselves then the magician probably doesn’t possess them and you should ask yourself why?
Referral work
How much of a magicians work is repeat bookings or recommendations from past customers. This is an indication of how popular they are. Entertainers will tell you, getting the first booking is not that hard, it’s getting the repeat booking that counts. Half of Tim’s work is repeat bookings or recommended by those he has worked for in the past.
Talk to your magician
Most importantly pick up the phone and talk to the magician in person. Do you like them? Do you trust them? Booking over the internet is fine but we advise you to speak to your entertainer before booking to make sure you feel comfortable and happy.
Cruising
Tim has been booked to perform on the six star Cruise liner Silversea
Member of the Inner Magic Circle
Tim has been made a member of the Inner Magic Circle with gold star
Competition Winner
Tim has won the International Brotherhood of Magicians Championship
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