Booking a Stage Show Performer.

Booking a roving performer whether that be a magician or not is quite an easy thing to fit into an evening schedule. As long as the guests are not eating a main meal, a roving performer can fit in anywhere

Booking a stage show magician, comedian or similar requires a lot more logistics for the event to be a success

I thought I would share some information with you that is likely to be in the rider of a stage show performer and that you will often not receive until after you have booked the performer.

Here are the answers to some common questions and some other tips that I have learnt over many years of performing.

The Introduction

When booking a stage show performer try to think of it like being at a theatre. The performer will require a formal introduction and the better ones will give you the text that you would read to introduce them. A good well written introduction sets the mood for the show, so it is not something that should be made up on the spot.

The Room Layout

Consider the shape and layout of the room in relation to the stage. Can everyone clearly see the stage, L shaped room are not good and nor are rooms where tables are positioned behind poles or supports. If people cannot see the stage, they will lose interest and start talking.

The Stage

For any group with more than 50 guests it is important to have a stage or raised platform so that all guests can clearly see and hear the performer. Not all venues have a raised platform so you may have to arrange for hire if the venue cannot help.

Distractions

Like a theatre, once the performer is on stage no other activities should be allowed and all distraction to be kept to a minimum, which includes wait staff clearing plates, serving food, serving drinks or taking food and drink orders.

Distractions could include background music, other activities or entertainment, people talking at the bar.

AV Requirements

It is likely that there will be some audio/visual requirements and a quality sound system will need to be arranged. Good venues will have a house system but even so, time must be allocated for the performer to do a sound check prior to the show. Poor sound will mean poor show so it is vital that the AV requirements are considered.

The Dance Floor of Death

The dance floor of death refers to the position of the tables in relation to the stage. The closest tables should be no more than 2M metres from the front of the stage.

It is well know that if a dance floor separates the audience from the performer then the connection with the audience will be poor and the show will not have the maximum entertainment impact.

Well that just about covers the main considerations required for a successful show.

I hope this was of some help and I hope to see you at an event in the near future

There are many things that may be remembered about a wedding reception and the entertainment option you choose is definitely one of them, a survey revealed that after the wedding reception most brides wished that had spent more on their entertainment.

As a magician, I have entertained at more wedding receptions than any other magician in the country and I can tell you that magic entertainment and wedding receptions are a perfect match.

My unique style ofroving and stage show magic will leave a lasting impression that will be remembered long after the event.

The 3 most common times for wedding reception entertainment
The Ice Breaker
As a meet and greet as your guests arrive at the wedding reception venue. Often people are going into a room where they do not know the other guests, it can be an uncomfortable time. Imagine having some very cool stylish and more importantly, interactive entertainment, that will get people laughing, talking and interacting. My magic wedding reception entertainment combined with my comedic personality will give your guests something to talk about as I bring them together in a fun and entertaining way.

The Wedding Photo Gap
There is often a time during the wedding reception when the bridal party head off for photographs leaving a gap in the reception where the other guests are just left to sit and talk. To keep the energy levels high, I use my entertaining and magic abilities to keep people occupied and engaged so that the time flies by until the bridal party return and the formalities continue.

After Dinner Entertainment
After dinner entertainment is very popular, the guests have enjoyed a nice meal and are in the mood for entertainment. Not everyone wants to get up and dance and this is where table side wedding reception entertainment can really shine. Very cool miracle happening at you table, right before your very eyes, the reactions will help create that fun atmosphere that will be remembered for a long time to come.

So there you have, magic entertainment and wedding receptions are made for each other. Contact me for a no obligation chat on how I can bring so real magic to your wedding reception.

Glen Rhodes – The Wedding Entertainment Specialist – Phone: 07 3300 1741

www.weddingentertainer.com.au

Trade Show Magician Glen Rhodes

If you are searching for magician for trade show you have come to the right place.

I will consult with you prior to the booking to establish your requirements, whether that be to get a sales or marketing message out to the attendees or to draw a crowd to your booth so they can be directed to your sales people for further information.

Giving away pens, pads and novelty items like everybody else will not attract people to your booth and it will not articulate your marketing message to your potential clients, believe me, I have seen it so many times. It is static marketing.

Active marketing it something totally different, and although it may be a bit uncomfortable to give this duty to staff members, it is something I do all the time.

I use magic entertainment to draw people to your stand and I can say this, as soon as I start my show, people will stop to look. I guarantee it.

I can then weave in your story in an entertaining manner so the message sound like entertainment, but in fact they are getting all the facts and it will create further interest in your product, whether or not it is a tangible product.
Better ROI with Trade Show Magician – Glen Rhodes
You will get a better return on investment (ROI) is you take direct action to engage, entertain and educate and I have not seen a better way of doing this than to employ a skilled trade show magician.

Glen Rhodes is one of very few trade show magician in the country who is able to work with you to get maximum results from your trade show exhibit.

Don����t just sit on a chair giving away novelty items hoping that you will be able to engage your audience and get a ROI or cover the cost of your booth. Trade show magic is very popular all around the world, especially in the USA where companies want a point of difference in a tough competitive market and it has been proven that you will get a better ROI with active magic marketing.

My magic style is sophisticated yet fun and aimed at an adult audience, combined with the ability to confidently communicate your message or promote your product, it is a winning formula.

You Will Get Great Results Like This Too

“Glen Rhodes recently collaborated with Imagine Education Australia at the 2014 Gold Coast Careers Expo. His skills as a magician and entertainer helped to draw a significant crowd to our stand. He also engaged the audience and left a memorable impression. I highly recommend Glen as a magician and would definitely work with him again in the future.”

For a no obligation chat please contact trade show magician, Glen Rhodes on (07) 3300 1741 or e:glen@magicevents.com.au

The Shell Game

Here�s an example of how misdirection works: the very, very old Shell Game. This is a trick that�s been on the go for thousands of years, and that is no exaggeration. The ancient Egyptians left the oldest known record of it.

We�re going to give away the secret to this old trick. The amazing thing is, even if you know what to expect, it will still work if it�s done by a skilled magician like Glen � or by a skilled con artist.

The shell game goes like this: there are three walnut shell halves, three bottle caps or three upside-down cups, and there�s a small ball or a �pea�. The operator places the pea under one of the shells and then takes bets – will the onlookers be able to guess which shell it�s under after the shells have been quickly hand-shuffled? The operator shuffles the shells, but if you have placed a bet, you will never be right about which shell the pea is under no matter how closely you watch. You always lose your money. Why?

�The Misdirection

The fact is, by the time the shells are lifted, the pea isn�t underneath any of them and if it�s revealed, it�s because it has been slipped back in. You are distracted by the operator�s banter, by his movements and by other onlookers who are actually shills – friends of the operator who are part of the con. While your attention is directed away from the shells, the pea is slipped under a loose part of the table covering, slipped out from under a shell and palmed, or slipped off the edge of the table. The pea can be placed under a different shell just as easily; it�s often soft and compressible, not hard, as it appears to be. It is always exactly where the operator wants it to be, and you can never be sure that the other people watching and betting aren�t shills who are trying to draw you in. It�s a fun game at parties. On the street, it�s a classic con.

If you look at the painting – a painting that is almost 600 years old, by Hieronymus Bosch – you�ll see another example of misdirection in a shell game. While the mark is paying attention to the game, his pocket is being picked.

Don�t worry � Glen will never pick anyone�s pocket unless it�s requested! He�s a highly skilled Brisbane magician and Master of Ceremonies, and he will astonish you.

Whether simply to mystify and entertain, or to promote a product or theme,
Brisbane Magician – Glen Rhodes
supplies mind-blowing magic entertainment tailored to your event

If you have been searching for ‘magician for party’ you have come to the right place.

I offer several different stage shows for adults including comedy magic and mentalism along with mind-blowing roving magic entertainment. I also offer many different options for children including workshops and magic shows… so if you want a ‘magician for party’ then I can help.

This website is dedicated to magic entertainment for adults; whether it is a private party or gala dinner event… I have just the right option to suit. All my entertainment is ‘clean’ fun, interactive and very entertaining; just take a look at some of the hundreds of testimonials that are listed here on www.MagicEvents.com.au. I can help make your next event a great success.

One of my other websites www.KidsPartyMagic.com.au is devoted to magic for children. I love entertaining kids. I understand that a lot of people who are searching for ‘magician for party’ will be looking to keep the kids happy, now that could be at a private birthday party, a wedding reception, outside school hours care, vacation care, a shopping centre, a corporate event or festival… whatever your event I have a fabulous kids magic show or workshop to keep the kids happy.

Another option that is suitable for kids and adults is balloon art, yes I am a very good balloon artist and I make incredible items out of long straight balloons… adults and kids are mesmerised as I twist and twist and hand out amazing balloon creations. This is getting just as popular at corporate events as well as kids events. Take a look at www.TheBalloonGuy.com.au for details

Wedding entertainment!….what entertainer does not like entertaining at weddings!…I love it, everyone is dressed up, excited, in a good mood, nice venue, I even have a website dedicated to wedding entertainment www.WeddingEntertainer.com.au

Magic and weddings are just made to go together.

I have been entertaining for about 20 years so if you have any questions I offer obligation free advise on how to make your next event even more magical, real world advise gained from 1000′s of shows.

Well, there you have it… did you find what you wanted when you searched for ‘magician for party’?….I hope you did.

For any advise contact Glen Rhodes (aka Magic Glen) on (07) 3300 1741 or email glen@magicevents.com.au

There is no other type of entertainment that matches close-up magic. Close-up magic happens right in your own hands, right before your very eyes. It�s very interactive, it gets people laughing and communicating, the perfect �icebreaker�. It�s funny, mysterious and sometimes shocking�in a good way! And all performed on a personal level with wit and humour, what more could you ask for, it is �the stress free option�.

The best thing about roving magic is that it is a versatile, flexible and interactive form of entertainment. It can cater to all age groups and fits into just about any social function.

If you are organising an event, �roving magic� will slip straight into your schedule unlike a stage show performance which requires a lot more attention to detail and logistics, not to mention associated extra costs

With roving magic entertainment, the only thing you need to do is nominate a suitable start time, it�s that simple.

Roving magic is suitable for any event with over 30 guests, a skilled close-up magician can cater to up to 100 guests in 1 hour and you may like to consider a longer duration or multiple magicians if you have a larger event.

The two main times to hire a roving magician are as a �meet and greet� at the start of a function to help people relax and start having some fun or after the main meal when everyone is feeling content and is now looking for entertainment.

If I could just let you know what sets my style of roving magic apart from all others, and it is a bit of a secret, so don�t tell. The mistake all others make is thinking that it must be magic �up close� and only entertains a few people at any given time, the spectators are looking �down� at the magic. My style is to get the spectators looking �up� and engage a larger group, more like a mini stage show. The effect is far more dramatic and entertaining, it creates a buzz and anticipation in the room as others see all the fun being had, it makes all the difference.

Most of my close-up entertainment is at wedding receptions, corporate celebrations and private adult parties, birthdays, anniversaries, that sort of thing, but if you have a special event, I can tailor the magic to suit.

For a no obligation chat on how I can add some real magic to your next event please give me a call on (07) 3300 1741 or take a look at www.MagicEvents.com.au for further information and contact details

Glen Rhodes – Entertainer

Since the magic tricks performed will be so up close, the guests will have a wonderful time. �If you are from Brisbane then you will have no problem find one for your event. For roving magician Brisbane has so many companies offering magicians on hire.� Therefore, just look up which company you like the most, go through some details, pick up the phone and call the one you like the most. And just like that you have a magician to perform at your event. And then this magician will make you party a magical one!

In corporate events we can’t have anything loud and informal, so for the ultimate corporate entertainment also there are many companies who have services like corporate magician. These magicians are well trained on how to perform at these events and will conduct tricks which will keep the audiences excited and will keep them wanting more. The companies promise entertainment for all types of audience and that is exactly what you will get.

The companies which provide entertainment service will take in mind event they are a part of and also the corporations for which they are providing the services. And after that they will incorporate different acts according to the event and produce live entertainment suitable for the event. They perform different acts to enhance and compliment the event. In events like product launch these companies will design their performance in such a way that the product is highlighted. In this way the audience is entertained and the product is promoted as well. �Also in events like annual celebration of a company the performers will perform in acts which will bring the end objective of the company in the spotlight. This will give the employees entertainment and will encourage them to work even harder to achieve the company’s goal.

There are so many services that are available such as; themed performances, circus performances, magic tricks and many more. We can easily choose the ones which is suitable according to the event we are hosting. There are highly skilled professionals who will provide you with all these services.�� And so there are very slim chances of these acts being boring. There are performers who will go from table to table, person to person and entertain the guests. Therefore, it is quite obvious that hiring these services is always a good idea.

The general advantages of corporate entertainment can be boiled down to 5 simple points which are explained in order below:

1. Provides refreshment

Human beings are not machines and need refreshment. In fact, even machines need some time out. Like diesel-engines need regulator from time to time to maximize performance, humans need time for refreshment as well. And yes, companies generally have serious work load and the employees are, figuratively not literally, machines. The long office hours and stress from work can easily be relieved by some entertaining event that refreshes the mind. I remember one day my computer was not responding, I was multitasking heavily, and a refresh button was what it needed to make it work again.

2. Maximize performance

What is actually needed to maximize performance? Let us take examples of a machine again this one more time. Why does an F-1 racer pause for some time after some laps? Doesn�t he have to win the race? Won�t the pause cost him valuable time? The answer is simple. After juicing his car to its limit it may underperform so giving it a break to fix things up maximizes performance. Even though the maintenance may take time, the performance boost it gives cuts time in the future. Entertaining the employees provides this boost in performance by acting as the �maintenance�. These events increase enthusiasm in the workers.

3. Increase bonding

Workers and employees are always in a lot of stress. Due to this, they may not have time to socialize enough. A boss might think that its better this way but actually a level of social activity among the workers is necessary for efficient work activity. People can work effectively when they bond with each other. Let�s say, a geek works in an office and needs to pass on some files to beautiful lady besides him. Of course, he will eventually pass it on but the level of discomfort and inefficiency hinders the overall work. When working together; ideas are shared, mistakes become much clearer, solutions become simple and the office can run smoothly. Events organized by the company provide a chance for the employees to socialize and works as a great team building activity.

4. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

It all comes down to one single question – is it beneficial for the company? Simply Yes! A whole group of people that are physically, emotionally, and socially activated surely increases the rate at which the work is being done and also the quality of the work being done which increases the productivity of the company.

Its not easy thinking up �good� Christmas party ideas�

you want something that will be a sure fire success. Maybe the last Christmas party was a bit of a flop and now you have the task of finding something that will please a huge cross section of people.

I have some genuine �excellent� Christmas party ideas that I can guarantee will be a big hit�with everybody!

Now, I know you think I may be biased but the truth is I really want to help�and I can make those guarantees� not based on my opinion but based on the literally 1000�s of shows that I have done and the feedback from happy customers.

Consider these excellent Christmas party ideas.

Firstly, let take a look at Roving Magic

What is Roving Magic?
Roving Magic is where I circulate among your guests giving them a personal mini stage show. The magic happens right in front of their eyes, in their own hands. It is just amazing! and I combine that, with my witty sense of English humour to get everyone laughing and mystified�.it�s a lot of fun.
Roving Magic is the most popular form of magic entertainment because it is so versatile. It will entertain ALL ages�yes from babies to� well, the not so young .
And it is personal and interactive, the spectators are the stars of the show. So if you are looking for �cool� stylish, fun entertainment then Roving Magic is an absolute winner.

More Christmas Party Ideas

Comedy Magic Stage Show
So maybe you want something a bit more formal, a feature event for the evening. You don�t want to offend your guests with a �potty mouth� comedian or a magician who gets cheap laughs by humiliating the spectators. Well, my comedy magic show is a mixture of �clean� stand up comedy and very funny interactive magic. From the very beginning I will have your guests laughing, smiling and gasping with surprise. My unique show has been a bit hit at every performance. A rollercoaster of fun, laughs, gags and �cool� interactive magic. The finale is a visual and emotional spectacular which often gets a standing ovation�yes it�s true! So if you want to shine at your next event book my comedy magic stage show.

Want more Christmas party ideas?

�Tricks of the Mind� Stage Show
�Tricks of the Mind� is my Mentalism show. This show is for the more discerning audience who may not be keen on the idea of a �magic show�. This is NOT a magic show. This is a show that uses secret skills and techniques to influence decisions, make predictions and control your actions, all done in a light hearted, fun, interactive entertaining manner. This time the finale is an �edge of your seat� nail biter, as I risk all on the whim of a spectator. A unique show, interactive, loads of fun and mystery.
You can�t go wrong booking this show�my success will be your success.

Ok even more Christmas party ideas.

A Stand-up Show.
Yes I know, sometimes roving and stage shows are not suitable�you only have 30 or so guests, maybe you have hired a smaller room or restaurant. My Stand-up show is a mixture of roving magic, stage magic and stand-up comedy. It can be performed just about anywhere. I find a space and perform a mini stage show. Can fit into any environment. It is a cost effective way of having a feature event. Everything is performed up-close, very personal, funny and interactive. An ideal alternative when you have a smaller number of guest. My Stand-up shows always get rave reviews�and you will too.

I still got a couple of Christmas party ideas to go.

Children�s Magic Show
Some magicians don�t perform for kids�I don�t know why, I love it!�it is so much fun. I know that lots of Christmas parties involve the whole family. How do you keep the kids occupied? What are you going to do? My kids magic show is a rollercoaster of laughs from the very beginning. I keep the kids and parents thoroughly entertained the whole time, very funny interactive magic and of course the magical production of �Rocky� the Rabbit. It will get everyone so excited, yes and they get to pat the Rabbit.
Oh and did I mention, all the kids get a free magic gift. Got Kids? Book my Show!!!

Ok this is the last of my Christmas party ideas

Balloon Twisting
I have been making balloon amimals for over 15 years and I can tell you that adults, teens and children �LOVE� them! They are big, bright, colourful and people stand mesmerised watching me make them. They will brighten up any event because they are so visual. Oh, these are not your boring single balloon creations, no!…these are special arty creations, some are cute, some are huge, all are a delight to take home. Brighten up your Christmas Party now.

Well that�s it! I told you I had some great Christmas Party Ideas!
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Any of these Christmas party ideas will prove to be a big success. There is something here for everybody.

Call me on (07) 3300 1741 for a no obligation chat�whether you book me or not I am happy to share my 15 years of entertaining experience to help you have the best Christmas Party ever!!

Top Christmas Party Ideas

Firstly, although initially you may think of big illusions, dancing girls and smoke when you think of stage magic�.the truth is that they are very limited in their application. For a start you need a good size room with a proper stage, not just an elevated platform but side and rear curtains, complex lighting and sound system and the people to run those systems�plus those shows are very expensive!! Not just to hire the performer but also the staging, so those types of shows are not typically used for general corporate events and private parties.

Now, comedy magic is very different. No complex lighting, no elaborate sound systems and a lot easier to stage. Typically you will need to supply an elevated platform and a microphone and this can be arranged very simply at most venues, from large conventions halls to smaller restaurants, even in some houses.

Comedy Stage Magic is very interactive using lots of audience participation, it is a bit like stand up comedy except �cleaner� and more fun. Sure there are no shiny boxes and guys in dreadful glittery suits. Comedy Stage Magic looks like a normal guy up on stage who can do amazing and very funny interactive magic using almost nothing�people can relate to this so much more, there is a personal connection between the performer and audience�and how that connection is established will depend on the individual performer, what I can say is that it will have a memorable impact on your guests as they will be involved in the whole comedy magic process. Comedy Stage magic is interactive entertainment�.. Illusions are passive entertainment.

Take a look at my video page and you will see that I offer a very funny, interactive comedy stage magic show that has a spectacular finale..which often gets a standing ovation

Stage Magic Shows