Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Tips For Choosing Magicians In Houston

By Imelda Reid


There are a wide variety of magic acts available. Some will be extravagant stage productions while others may do a simpler close up act. Whatever your personal preference it is worth looking for magicians in Houston TX to bring a bit of extra magic to your event.

Before booking an act it helps to consider what your event is and the audience. The kind of act that will work well for kids at a birthday party will not be appropriate for a corporate event. Indeed some performers can diversify, tailoring their act to suit a wide range of audiences.

Close up acts are often best for events like weddings when you want to entertain people at the table just before the speeches and cutting the cake. In this instance you need someone with the right personality. Some people may find someone coming to their table awkward and you need someone who can read reactions.

However increasingly a more low key style is becoming popular as well. Close up or street magic often involves much simpler tricks. However by doing it in front of people there is often the additional excitement of being right next to the person performing the trick and being able to analyse it a lot closer.

With corporate events it will depend on the size of the venue. For larger venues a stage act will be ideal. However if you have a smaller venue close up acts are more appropriate. An agency should be able to give you a number of potential acts to compare the different options available to you.

With close up acts personality is important. You need someone who is confident without being over the top. They should put people at their ease but also be aware that some people may not necessarily want to see their routine. Often this awareness will come with experience. It is best to view acts in person. While a video can give you an idea of the tone of an act you should remember they are likely to be edited in order to make the performer look good and therefore are unlikely to show any negative reactions from an audience.

By watching their performances you can get a more honest idea of how an audience responds to them. Once you have seen them and approve you can then contact them directly about their availability and what they will require for their act. Before finalising the booking remember to ask how long they will be at the event and what is included in the charge. For example travel costs and insurance ought to be included in the quoted price.

You can find a number of acts in the Houston TX area by looking online. As well as looking up the acts themselves you should also look for feedback from clients who have used their services in the past and whether or not they would recommend that particular act for your event. With the right approach you will be able to add a bit more magic to your event!




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