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Hire a magician for the children's party, or a close-up magician who goes round the guests at the reception. We arrange the magician and fit the performance into your programme.
Two kinds of magician
Anyone hiring a magician usually has one of two things in mind. A show for a group of children sitting on the floor at the front, or someone who walks among adult guests and makes a card vanish right under their noses. Those are two very different performances, and they call for a different magician.
At a children's party, a show works best when the children can help and the birthday child gets to be the assistant for a moment. At a company party or reception, a close-up magician goes round the groups, so no stage is needed and nobody has to be quiet. We arrange the magician who suits your occasion and go through the times and the spot beforehand.
- A show for children or close-up magic for adults
- Adapted to the children's ages
- Book on its own or as part of a party we run
- One point of contact for planning and arrangements
Four occasions for a magician
Children's party
At home in the living room or in a small hall. The children sit at the front, and the birthday child stands next to the magician in the spotlight for a few minutes.
Company party
Close-up magic during drinks or between courses at dinner. The magician goes from table to table with a borrowed ring or a card someone has signed.
Reception
At a reception, guests often stand around for a while without knowing anyone. A magician who joins a group gives them something to talk about straight away.
Family day or open day
A few short shows at set times for the children, while the parents walk around. A calm moment in between busier parts of the day.
A magician at the children's party
Children between about four and ten are the most grateful audience a magician could have. They shout that they saw it, want to come up to the front and shriek when the magic wand snaps. A good children's magician plays along with that and lets the children join in a lot.
For young children it stays short and simple, with colours, animals and lots of repetition. Older children want to work out how it's done and watch more closely. Let us know the ages in your enquiry and we'll adapt the show to them.
Want more than a show? At a children's party we run, the magician can open the party, after which the host takes over with a scavenger hunt or games.
Close-up magician at a company party or reception
At a company party or reception, a show on a stage often works less well. Guests are chatting, heading to the bar and aren't keen to stay quiet for fifteen minutes. A close-up magician fits in with that. They spend a few minutes with each group and then move on.
If you're looking for something that stands out as soon as people arrive, have a look at a walking act or street theatre. These draw an audience from a distance, even on a square or an event site.
We're based in Enschede and arrange magicians all over the Netherlands. The price depends on the type of performance, the duration, the date and the travel distance. You'll get a proposal within 1 working day.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a magic show at a children's party last?
Usually half an hour to three quarters of an hour. Young children can't keep it up for longer when they're sitting on the floor watching. If you want to fill more of the party, combine the show with a game or scavenger hunt afterwards.
From what age do children enjoy a magician?
From about four. Toddlers often find it scary when something disappears, or don't yet understand what's happening. Between four and ten the audience is at its best. For older children, a show with card tricks or close-up magic is a better fit.
What is a close-up magician?
A close-up magician performs without a stage. They go round tables or groups of guests and do tricks up close, with cards, coins or the guests' own belongings. Because the conversation simply carries on afterwards, it suits drinks or a dinner well.
How much space does a magician need?
For a children's show, enough room to stand in front of the group, with the children on the floor or on small chairs in front. A living room is often enough if the sofa can be moved aside for a while. A close-up magician doesn't need any space of their own.
How much does it cost to hire a magician?
The price depends on the type of performance, the duration, the date and the travel distance. You'll get a proposal within 1 working day.
When should the magician come?
Tell us the date, the place and who the performance is for, and we'll check what's possible within 1 working day.
A magician at your party
Tell us the date, the place and who's coming to watch, and we'll send a proposal.