So, you’ve hired a magician or mentalist for your event. Yet, it still seems stressful…after all, you’ve shelled out the big bucks for entertainment for your guests, and you want it to be amazing, right? I get it…you want your event to be as memorable as possible, including the entertainment. And while most professional magicians can put on an incredible show, there are some things that you can do to make sure your entertainer has the best chance to wow your guests. So I thought I’d share some tips to make sure your entertainment is spectacular! 1. READ. THE. RIDER.
When you hire a top-tier entertainer, they will have a rider. This document outlines the needs, requirements, or expectations of the performer and generally covers things like lighting, sound, stage setup, and more. This document is essentially a checklist for what the performer needs to put on a great show for you and your guests. Generally, these riders are relatively simple, especially for corporate events or audiences. But, in some cases, some things may need addressing before the event to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. Make sure that you read the rider thoroughly, from beginning to end. Most entertainers (the good ones, at least) will be more than willing to help if you have any questions or work around any limitations you, your event, or your venue may also have. And make sure you reach out with plenty of time to make any necessary adjustments or arrangements. 2. Set The Stage…And The Room The hardest corporate events or shows I’ve ever performed at have been the ones where the audience is a mile away from the stage. Or where the audience is set up in a way that they can’t see or interact with the show in a meaningful way. Examples of this include things like a dance floor between the audience and the stage, giant table centrepieces that block the view from the guests’ tables, seating arrangements where a large chunk of the audience is facing the other direction or things like pillars or walls that obstruct the view of the show. Now, understandably, some of these factors are tough to avoid…but the best way to handle it is to reach out to your magician before your event and even supply a floorplan if you can. The more notice, the better, so if something needs to be adjusted, there’s plenty of time to make any changes.
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