Magician Colchester

Magician Colchester Essex (CO1): If you happen to be planning a special event or party in the Colchester area, and you would like to make it unforgettable, why not think about hiring a magician.

Magicians have become the most popular entertainment choice for corporate events, dinner parties, birthdays and wedding receptions over the last couple of decades. They're also still the top choice for children's parties, although there has been a huge shift in their popularity for more adult based events.

There is something special about seeing a talented magician up close and in the flesh, particularly when you simply can't figure out how they did it.

From performing impromptu magic whilst mingling with your guests, to a conventional stage show; a skilled magician will have all the guests at your party looking on captivated. The most challenging part is choosing a suitable magician for your party or event in Colchester.

CHOOSING A PROFESSIONAL MAGICIAN IN COLCHESTER

Before doing anything, study the list of people who are coming to your event. Think of the sort of event you're holding and the age brackets of guests who'll be there. Knowing the expectations of your guests will allow you to pick the most suitable magician.

Because every event is different, you'll need to understand just what you expect from the magician, so that you don't get it wrong and hire the wrong magic style. By doing this elementary research and knowing exactly what you need, you lessen the chances of hiring an inappropriate choice of magician. If your event is a combination of adults and children, or a formal corporate occasion, you'll not want the sort of risqué magician who may go down a storm at a hen or stag party. On the flip side of the coin, a kids magician may not have the finesse for a wedding reception or a corporate event, causing embarrassment for all concerned.

MAGIC STYLES

Close-up magic is always a very popular choice for parties and informal occasions, but you also have the option of pick-pockets, street style magicians and sleight of hand magicians. For those more formal functions you may prefer an after dinner cabaret, corporate or stage magician.

Popular for guests of all ages, and always keeps folks guessing are mentalists and mind readers. Certain masters of magic can even turn this trick round and get a member of the audience to read their mind - the ultimate twist to a well loved magic trick.

EXPERIENCE AND PERSONALITY

Experience and confidence are the key weapons in a magician's toolkit. Confidence comes from experience, and a skilled Colchester magician can quickly adapt to changing situations among your audience. From time to time magic tricks go awry, and you need an individual who can turn these mishaps into part of the act and not dry up. This is part of the skills an experienced and professional magician brings to the table when they perform.

A talented magician will also have the experience of working the crowd successfully. What you don't need at your event or party in Colchester is a performer who causes embarrassment or insult, with comments that don't suit the guest list. What you really want is a magician who can communicate with anybody at your function on their own level, or as near to it as possible. They should be able to put all your guests at ease, and engage with them throughout the show.

It's also the mark of a good magician not to give away his secrets, or perform magic tricks that are far too obvious. Also, they shouldn't depend on scripted material, as entertaining live audiences can bring surprises at every turn of the cards. A genuine magician will be a real performer at your event in Colchester, who provides your guests with a memorable "OMG" moment, not somebody who simply walks around doing the odd magic trick every so often before leaving with his wages.

FINDING AN EXCELLENT COLCHESTER MAGICIAN

If you look online you will find many magicians in the Colchester area available for hire. Whether they're part of a large entertainment company, or individual performers, you will want the best in your price range. If you have neighbours or friends who have hired a local magician in the past it's a great idea to ask for their advice and recommendations. Remember the type of function that they held, and whether this is much like yours in the expectations and ages of the guests.

Pick two or three local magicians who you think will be suited to your function in Colchester and make a preliminary enquiry either with them or their agency. You'll need to ask about:

Style - Will they interact with individual guests and small groups in a relaxed and informal way, or are they a cabaret style magician to entertain a crowd.

Experience - How long have they been practicing as a professional magician and have they got a portfolio of parties and events where they've done shows.

Performance - Will it be a one time cabaret style stage show, or will it be split up to supply a whole evening of magical entertainment?

Once you've got your replies, and of course, the charges - you can pick out your event's magician. You should be positive at this stage that your magician will be ready to liven up your event and provide a unique and memorable party for everybody.

AFFILIATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

With no formal qualifications or career advancement, magicians learn their craft in relative secrecy, or teach themselves over the course of many years. There are of course many local magic clubs scattered around the country that share tricks and provide support, however the biggest and most prestigious honour for any magician is to be accepted as a member of The Magic Circle.

Only the best magicians are accepted into the Magic Circle, and if it's possible to book one of these for your function in Colchester you'll be honoured. There is no guaranteed membership to the Magic Circle and applicants have to be put forward by two active members before they are invited to take an interview and, if they pass this stage, give a demonstration of their magic.

Only when they have passed these two stages will a judgment be made by the Magic Circle Council on whether to accept the membership. These steps must all be passed before any magician can become a proud member of The Magic Circle.

CHILDREN'S MAGICIANS COLCHESTER

Professional children's magicians will be happy to produce background checks and will not be offended or upset if you request to see them. Given that a kid's magician will by distinction be working with youngsters, there is a requirement for them to have been background checked by the police.

A seasoned kids magician in Colchester will formulate the content of their act to keep any group of children entertained, regardless of their age group. Informing a children's magician of the age bracket of the youngsters attending your party, will enable them to tailor their act to suit the audience effectively. A kids magician is also a performer who should be able to adapt and change swiftly to keep the kids amused and interested over the course of the show.

Magicians Essex

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All throughout Essex you will be able to find professional magicians who will offer various magic acts for different functions and events. If you can't find the ideal magician in Colchester itself then you should be able to uncover one nearby.

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Essex Magician Enquiries

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Around Colchester

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