If you take the wrong approach, hiring a magician for your child’s next big birthday party can be stressful. It can also be one of the most memorable parties your child ever has while hosting that special “magic” themed birthday with unique gifts.
Magic has become a stereotypical art that a lot of people automatically associate with children’s birthday cake ideas. Like any local business, there are a lot of magicians out there, and they all promise to be the best. So, who do you hire? This article will point you in the right direction as to what you can expect when working with any birthday party magician Sydney, and picking the one you feel will be best to entertain your guests.
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Planning & Availability:
It can take time to find and book quality entertainment. It’s important to keep in mind that in the end, you’re responsible for choosing the entertainer you want to invite into your home (or wherever you’re hosting the event.) No two magicians are alike — It’s so important that parent realizes every kids party magician has a different style, sense of humor, and personality.
Some might focus strictly on performing comedy magic and keeping everyone laughing, while others might show up in a tuxedo and perform classic, magic, with the simple goal of amazing the audience. Like people, no two magicians are alike. You know your child (and his or her friends) best, so when talking to performers get a vibe of his or her personality and ask yourself if the guests at your party would really like him or her and have fun with the show.
Availability is extremely important when it comes to hiring entertainment. There’s nothing worse than finding the perfect magician who you really connect with on the phone, only to learn that he is already booked solid for the day of your party. Then, you’re faced with having to settle for someone else, whom you may not like nearly as much.
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Ask Questions:
Don’t be afraid to ask questions! Generally, that magic birthday only comes around once, so most parents have never hired a magician before when they call to do so. Magicians should be able to answer most of your most common questions right away when he or she is telling you about the show. You’re in charge, so you get to ask the questions, just like you’re an employer hiring someone to come into work at your office. You’ll also be able to tell how concerned the performer is about your event depending on the questions he or she asks you. Does he/she want to know about the room, audience stats, inside jokes, previous events, etc.?
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Stay Local:
When searching online, you’ll probably come across a few websites that act as “booking agents” and tries to connect you with other entertainers. It might look like they’re based in your city, but they could easily have a different website (or portion of their site) for every city. By staying away from nationwide booking agents, you can cut out the middle man, save yourself a lot of money, and be in touch directly with your performer, and be sure he gets all the detailed information he needs while hosting a kids magic show.
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Check Experience:
Experience and reviews from previous customers are very important! You would never want to hire a magician who specializes in adult corporate event entertainment to handle your child’s party. Stay specific, and hire someone who specializes in exactly what you’re looking for, and has a track record to prove he or she will do a great job.
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Listen:
When talking to magicians on the phone, listen to what they have to say. As you’re calling around it can be easy to confuse the details of one person’s show with another. Be sure you listen and keep track of what you’re hearing from different performers. Don’t draw conclusions, or assume that one magician automatically does the same thing that the first magician you talked to does. If the magician you end up hiring has specific requests or required accommodations (like keeping the children in a separate area while the show is being set up), do your very best to make those happen with mouthwatering cakes.
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Book and Confirm:
Never hire a performer without directly talking to him or her over the phone. That’s really the only way to understand their personality, and accurately get your questions answered fast. If any magician is too busy to return your calls and insists you book everything online, then he or she is probably too busy to handle your event. Book early, and confirm all of the details.
Most kids magicians will send a written confirmation that allows you to double-check he or she has your correct address and information for the show. Triple check he or she has the right date, Showtime, arrival time, and that you both have each other phone numbers.