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Gold Coast Magicians, Compared

Choosing the Right Magician

Two very different things go by the same name. A close-up magician wanders between groups with cards and coins, breaking the ice at a work function or filling the gap while a wedding party has photos taken. A kids' magician runs a show, with puppets, volunteers and plenty of noise.

Decide which of those you need before you compare anyone, because a performer who is great with a corporate crowd may not hold a room of six-year-olds.

What to look at when you are choosing:

  • Audience: ask for examples of shows with the same age group and crowd size as yours
  • Format: roving for mingling guests, or a stage set when everyone can sit and watch together
  • Comedy: how much humour and how much audience participation you want, particularly at a formal dinner
  • Price: performers here quote to the event, so give your date, suburb, guest numbers and the length of show you want
  • Extras: at children's parties, some magicians also bring balloon twisting and face painting

These performers cover the coast from the Northern Gold Coast through to the southern beaches, but a hinterland address is a question to ask upfront.

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Getting the setting right

  • Card tricks and sea breezes do not mix, so bring close-up work inside if a balcony or beachfront deck is windy
  • A small apartment in Surfers or Broadbeach suits roving magic well, as guests are already standing close together
  • For a stage set, seat children on the floor at the front and sort out glare from big windows or low sun
  • Have a covered space ready at backyard parties in summer, when afternoon storms can interrupt a show

When to run the magic

  • At a wedding: during canapés, or while the couple are away having photographs taken
  • At a work function: in the first hour, when colleagues from separate teams are still standing apart
  • At a kids' party: straight after games, when energy is high, and before food
  • At a big birthday: between courses, working from table to table so that nobody has to stop talking for long

Questions to ask

  • How long is each set, and does it stretch if the speeches run late
  • Do they need a table, power or a sound system
  • Does the show contain anything that frightens very young children
  • How do they choose volunteers, so that shy guests are not singled out

Magicians: Your Questions Answered

What is a fair price for a kids' magician on the Gold Coast?

Magicians here quote to the party rather than publish a set rate. Give the ages and numbers, and ask how long the magic runs within that time, and what other activities fill the rest of the booking.

Is a roving magician worth it at a Gold Coast wedding reception?

It is a good way to fill the gap while photos are being taken, especially when guests have come from different parts of the city and don't know each other. Tell them the timing well ahead.

Can a magician perform on a balcony in Surfers Paradise?

Close-up work is possible, but high-rise balconies catch the wind, and it is easy to lose a card. Ask them to work inside near the doors if the breeze picks up.

What age is a magic show suited to?

Performers here list shows for toddlers through to tweens, but the content differs. Tell them the ages of the children attending, since a show aimed at the very youngest will bore older kids.

Does a magician work for a corporate crowd on the coast?

Yes, and it is a common use of close-up magic. Comedy and audience participation help people talk to one another, so share anything off limits about your group before the event.