"Exactly what we wanted for our wedding. "

Which Magician to hire?? With so many magicians and entertainers who want to perform at your event it can feel almost impossible to work out which would be the best choice. To help you decide here are a few things worth thinking about:

First of all you will probably make your initial choice of magician from the photos on their web site, if there are videos as well then this is also a great help as the magician can be seen performing. Take time to view the videos and photos and make sure you are seeing a true performance and genuine reactions.

"I design my own website and the content included is entirely from "real" events. I believe that what you see should be what you get! Smartly presented fun and spectacular magic!!"

References and experience?

Look closely over references (again 100% genuine, unprompted, referrals on this site) If you want further references then maybe contact a venue or another wedding supplier (e.g. photographer) that has worked with that artiste.

Quite often a good referral will give an indication of the magic style or personality. Look for someone who is more than just is just a good magician but also has an ability to entertain - hire a magician who is entertaining and, moreover, enjoyable to be around.

A good magician should appreciate that he is just part of your day and that their job is to help keep things moving and help create a warm atmosphere, without trying to make themselves the main attraction on your big day.

Is the magician a full time professional? Professional entertainers are most likely to be members of Equity, the performers union for professionals. Being a professional entertainer is rarely a requirement for membership of a Magical Society.

While there are a number of very good part-timers in the UK who shouldn't be overlooked, the fact that a magician is a full-time performer will generally act as a good indicator of experience and ability.

Personality and Appearance?

What type of entertainment do you want to see? Some magicians may spend a lot of their time performing mind magic or card magic. The performance is only as good as what the audience wants to be part of. Remember, some people may not enjoy mind reading or “spiritual” type magic and often people want to be entertained without feeling they have been tricked or made fun out of.

"I like to perform magic that entertains! As a professional entertainer, I will often choose which trick to perform depending on who i am about to entertain. Something which comes out of experience!"

Look to hire an entertainer experienced in your sort of event. For example an entertainer who works predominately at children parties may fail to appeal to the older members of the audience despite being able to perform spectacular magic.

Make sure your magician’s appearance is suitable for your event. You want to make sure that he will be smartly dressed and will blend in well with your guests. Images in a brochure or website will usually give you a good idea of what to expect.

Finally...

Telephone the magician with your enquiry. Talking to the entertainer about your requirements will help you to gauge their personality and experience that they have.

Don't feel afraid to get several quotes. (click here for a quote from Brett)

If you have already contacted a dozen magicians and are looking for the cheapest then keep in mind this... As with all products at the end of the day you get what you pay for.