How To Decide Which Corporate Magician Is Right For You

By Andrew Edmonds

A good corporate magician can make any business event extra special. From company parties to corporate trade shows to holiday parties, a magician can engage your guests and help you create a positive, memorable impression on your clients. Here are a few tips to help you choose the perfect person who will add zest and life to your party.

It is best to pick a person who is professional, both in dress and mannerisms, and who treats their audience with respect. This person will be representing you and your company and it would be extremely bad for business if you hired a magician who insulted and demeaned your clients.

If you can, try to get a magician whose persona matches your company brand. This is an often overlooked aspect of hiring a performer. Most businesses only look to make sure the person will be wearing appropriate attire, which is important especially if your event is upscale. However, more important is for their appearance and personality to be inline with your marketing message. For example, a company that sells disposable razors should look for a beardless magician.

While experience in the field of corporate magic should be on your list, it would be a bonus for you if the magician had a corporate background. Someone who previously worked in the business world would be better prepared to create a performance that effectively integrated and presented your marketing message to your guests.

Get a written estimate of how much they charge to perform at your event. Don't forget to ask what their policy is regarding if the event lasts longer than what was contracted for. Most performers will simply charge you for the extra time. However, some do schedule multiple events on the same day and will leave at their scheduled time even if your event is still ongoing. If you need them to be open to staying be sure to have them write a quote that includes that eventuality.

The internet can help make choosing a magician much easier by weeding out the ones with less than favorable reputations. The open nature of the internet means that doing a simple search through a search engine like Bing will usually bring up reviews of the performer from other clients. In addition to this, ask for and contact references to find out what their previous clients have to say about them.

To get a good feel for the performer and how they interact with their audience, go to one of their performances. Seeing them in action will give you a better idea as to whether or not they are a good fit for your event. You can find out when a magician is performing by asking them. Most are more than happy to give you that information.

Your company event is important therefore you want to make sure you hire a corporate magician who will take it as serious as you do. Use these tips to find the perfect person who will represent your company well. - 31879

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