The term corporate magician has bounced around on many magician’s websites, but what does it mean? How do you know if hiring a corporate magician is what you need for your event?
First of all, A corporate magician can cover many sides of magic. Everything from magic and mind reading, Close up magic, and table magic to a full magic show with mind-blowing illusions. So, the answer is most magicians that are prepared for an adult audience are corporate magicians.
What sort of corporate entertainment do you need?
The main question is what sort of event are you hosting? Most corporate events are large events with lots of companies trying to either network or make small talk. It’s sort of the same as a drinks reception at a wedding. Your event may be an awards ceremony for business or you have important clients invited along for product launches. Each scenario would need a different type of corporate entertainment.
Award Ceremony Stage Magician.
Generally, award ceremonies are broken down into mingling, sitting down and chatting, the Awards are then followed by the after party. Once your guests have made their way to their tables, this is a perfect time to have Stage magicians perform a magic show. This way you’ve settled the room down, drawn the guest’s focus and started to build the atmosphere of the special events.
Trade Show Corporate Magician.
Have you ever been to a trade show or exhibition? You’re walking about looking for brands you recognise, not expecting entertainment. Then all of a sudden you spot a close-up magician on a stand and they’ve got people talking. The high energy of the right magician may make the difference between people passing you by or stopping and giving you their details.
Corporate event magicians could work with you to keep in line with your brand recognition. Their tricks could integrate with handing out samples or cards. Imagine becoming the talking point of the exhibition. Your event magician not only performed amazing tricks with borrowed objects but became the ice breaker so you could present your business.
Staff Party Entertainment / Team Building Events.
Your company is large enough to host private parties in corporate entertainment venues. It’s going to be a great evening as your event is to say a massive thank you to your workforce. Instead of everyone separating off into individual groups, hire a corporate magician to mix and mingle magic amongst your guests. They’ll easily entertain guests with close-up magic. As Close up magicians perform close-up tricks and interactive magic that breaks the ice among work colleagues.
Great Magic For Great Corporate Events!
If you’re organising private parties/larger events you will need professional event entertainment. Find something that reflects your organisation well and adds an extra dimension to your next event. Making your event an unforgettable experience for the right reasons is important. Nobody wants to have guests clock-watching at a corporate event.
How could you guarantee that your corporate event is a huge success? The first thing to do is work out what you want and make a plan as soon as possible. Corporate events can be stressful, but if you have a well-structured plan in place early will make this easier.
7 qualities a good corporate event magician needs
Performing close-up magic at a corporate event requires more than a great magic trick and a bit of personality.
- The ability to listen to the company about to hire them! Sounds daft, but communication is key. Are there any sensitive issues that need awareness in your business? Your close-up magicians may perform for the largest company in the world, but if they offend your clients, then their amazing tricks should be avoided.
- The event magician should be presentable. Exactly how that is interpreted depends upon your brand. Not every close-up magician wears a suit! The right magician for your brand may have a more urban street style.
- Book corporate magicians that have experience. This is an event that represents your company/brand. It’s not a kid’s party that may fall flat, you want this to create an event that is talked about for weeks. So, look at some of the previous clients that have hired the magician. If they have worked with big brands, the chances are they will shout about them.
- Is the style of magic suitable for your event? Not all magicians do a stage magic act. Some magicians may not be available in the daytime for entertainment at a trade stand. Just a quick email outlining what you’re after will resolve this.
- A passion for magic! Most professional magicians love magic and have a continued interest in it. With this in mind, many become members of a club or magic circle. There are multiple clubs around the country outside of London’s most well know “The Magic Circle“.
- A great sense of humour is essential. A quick-witted event magician can make close-up magic a memorable moment. When people are laughing they are happy, which also means they are enjoying the experience. Even a slightly tipsy spectator will remember the moment that a magician hands back the watch that was picked from them without their knowing!
- Availability! The entertainment industry is in demand. A good event magician gets booked up quickly. I know magicians that have 3 and 4 bookings per day. Don’t leave it till the last minute to hire your entertainment. Whether it’s mind reading, close-up magic or cabaret shows, plan early to avoid being left with your uncle being the DJ with his laptop!
Dynamo launching the Fiat 500 XL
Dynamo was brought in for a product launch for Fiat in 2015. Creating an ultra visual show that incorporated magic and showcased the Fiat 500 XL, which stunned the audience.
Hiring a Corporate Magician
Hire a Magician has a huge list of corporate magicians throughout the country. You may find that corporate events have a higher budget and as a result, the corporate event magician that is available to work in your location will travel further.