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Whether you are looking for entertainment for your company party or you want to add an attention getter to your trade show booth, a corporate magician can bring sparkle and life to just about any event. If you are searching for someone to make your event a little more special, here a few tips for choosing a magician who you will enjoy working with.

There are several criteria to look for when determining who is the best magician for you. Since the person will be representing your business, you want someone who behaves professionally and who will treat the people he is entertaining with respect. The last thing you want is to have to deal with a PR nightmare caused by someone behaving obnoxiously and insulting your guests.

Try to choose someone whose appearance is consistent with your brand. This goes beyond wearing the correct attire, although you do want to make sure they wear the proper clothing for your function. You want the magician to look the part of your brand. For example, if you are marketing razors, it would probably be counterproductive to hire someone with a beard.

You definitely want a person who has experience in corporate magic. It is also probably a good idea to specifically find a person who has worked in the business world, especially if you are hiring them to perform at a marketing event where they will be interacting with potential clients. Someone with a business background will better understand how to present your marketing message for greater impact on guests.

Get a written estimate of how much they charge to perform at your event. Don't forget to ask what their policy is regarding if the event lasts longer than what was contracted for. Most performers will simply charge you for the extra time. However, some do schedule multiple events on the same day and will leave at their scheduled time even if your event is still ongoing. If you need them to be open to staying be sure to have them write a quote that includes that eventuality.

At some point during your evaluation phase you will want to use the internet to do a reputation check on the magician. This will quickly and easily help you narrow down you choices. Doing a simple search using a search engine such as Yahoo will often net you reviews of the performer by previous clients. In addition to this, ask for references and follow through with a phone call to them to see what they have to say about working with the magician.

To get a good feel for the performer and how they interact with their audience, go to one of their performances. Seeing them in action will give you a better idea as to whether or not they are a good fit for your event. You can find out when a magician is performing by asking them. Most are more than happy to give you that information.

Depending on where you are in the world, it can be quite a challenge to find the right corporate magician for your business event. But if you take the time and make the effort, you'll find that perfect person who will bring true magic to your party.

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