Making sure that you hire a professional is the most crucial thing that you should do. A magician who is just doing magic on a part-time or amateur basis may be able to do incredible magic, but there is a lot more to it than that. When do you anticipate their arrival? Will there be a clever presentation of them? Will they put forth a lot of effort to ensure that they meet each and every guest? Do they have the expertise necessary to deal with any modifications that may occur at the last minute? When you are in charge of hosting or organizing an event, it is important to keep in mind that the magician you choose will reflect on you. In a similar manner, a professional magician whose life is dependent on performing on a regular basis would pay attention to every little detail since it reflects on them and their chances of earning more employment. If someone is a professional, how can you tell if they are? After all, anybody might claim to be, but what steps can you take to verify that they are in fact the case? A guide to recognizing a professional magician Make sure the magician has a user-friendly website and/or printed advertising materials to promote their services. Because it is so simple to keep a website up to date, magicians often depend on websites to supply information to potential customers. This is because websites are so easy to maintain. Additionally, many of them offer printed materials, including images, as well as movies or DVDs. It is true that this does not make them a particularly skilled magician; but, it does demonstrate that they are professional. You may also get an impression of what a performer is like even if you haven’t had the opportunity to meet them. Make sure that the magician is a member of several magic groups, such as the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Magic Circle. It is necessary for magicians to demonstrate that they are both serious and experienced performers in order to be eligible for membership in these groups. If they are a member of a professional organization like as Equity, the United Kingdom Performers Union, or any comparable organization, this is even another positive clue. Conduct a thorough examination of the magician’s clientele and engagements, as well as the testimonials and referral letters. It is expected that a professional magician would be able to offer information on previous customers and engagements; if they are unable to do so, there is a problem. You can determine whether or not they are the perfect magician for your event by looking at the kinds of events they have participated in in the past. It is possible that the letters and quotations may be of assistance; nevertheless, it is quite improbable that any negative statements will be used in the advertising materials of those individuals! On the other hand, knowing how well accepted a performance is should be possible based on the quantity and quality of the quotations they have got. If you want copies of the original emails or letters, you shouldn’t be scared to ask for them. Investigate whether or not the magician has public liability insurance. This is a really significant point! It is possible that the magician will be engaging intimately with your visitors, maybe borrowing things from them. If the magician is of professional caliber, they will be protected against any mishaps that may occur. Would you be interested in working with a certain skilled magician? So, you’ve discovered a magician who works professionally. On what basis do you determine that they are suitable for you and your event? It goes without saying that the greatest method is to see them perform. In many cases, a magician may perform on a regular basis in a restaurant or bar, or even have a stage show that they do on a regular basis. This is an excellent chance to see them in action. Some magicians, on the other hand, are only available to perform at private and corporate events, so it is possible that you will not be able to see them in public. You should be able to get a very decent notion of what they are like by considering advertising materials and information about previous customers and involvement; but, the best approach to find out is to give them a short phone call. Have a conversation with them, and inquire about the manner in which they operate, as well as the kinds of magical effects that they create. The fact that you are able to get along with them over the phone and that you like what you hear is a positive indicator. When determining which magician to hire, money is often the most important consideration, and it is also possible to negotiate a charge. Price ranges for professional magicians are highly variable due to the fact that they are determined by a multitude of factors, including the date and time of the event, the level of notoriety of the magician, the type of magic that you want them to perform, the length of time that you want them to perform, and so on. The majority of the time, however, you get what you pay for when it comes to services and goods. On the other hand, excellent magical entertainment is not something that can be purchased at a low cost. If you are looking about and talking to a number of different magicians, it is possible that selecting the one who is the least expensive is not the greatest choice! At the beginning of the negotiation process for the charge, it is often a good idea to be forthright and declare the amount of money that is accessible. The magician and you may both save a significant amount of time by doing this. It is possible that they will be able to recommend another magician or performer for your event in the case that one of the magicians is either unavailable or too pricey. Their viewpoint is important since they ought to be fully aware of how talented other magicians are, and if they were to claim that someone is not professional, it would be a horrible reflection on them. Last but not least, make sure you check to see whether the rate you negotiate includes all that you need and that there are no other costs that are not disclosed, such as VAT or travel expenditures.