Tips & Advice

We’ve all been to corporate events that are forgettable and boring. If you want your event to be more fun, memorable, and impactful, then it’s important to choose the right type of corporate entertainment. You want motivational programs that inspire, retreats that foster employee bonding, and awards ceremonies that make employees and clients feel appreciated! […]

A lot of things can go wrong with live entertainment. Nobody wants an unfunny comedian, a magician whose tricks go wrong, or a motivational speaker who puts the audience to sleep! If your guests are ignoring the on-stage entertainment to chat with their co-workers, then you don’t have entertainment… you have background noise. The most

So… you’ve planning an employee or client event, and you want to go beyond the usual entertainment options. You’re looking for something dynamic, engaging, and maybe a little unusual. It needs to be clean (no dirty jokes and never offensive), and you want the entertainment to appeal to a wide range of ages and backgrounds.

Last week I received a call from a client. They were planning to exhibit at a trade show they’d never attended before, and wanted my advice on which booth location to select for the show. As an experienced trade show magician, I’ve performed at over 100 trade shows for major companies such as Dell, SoFi,

Trade show giveaways (aka freebies and swag) branded with the company logo and contact information can be effective advertising—but ONLY if the attendee uses them! Pens, keychains, stress-relief balls, or lip balms are… fine, but lots of companies have those on hand. To outshine your competitors / put a smile on your prospects’ faces /

As you can see by this picture, I’ve performed at countless conventions and conferences over the years, and I’ve learned ALL the Do’s and Don’ts to make the most of the convention experience. Whether you’re new to conferences, or could simply use a refresher, I’ve got your back. Check out this list of 8 easy

It’s the big night, and you have a large audience in the ballroom. Awards have been given out, VIP guests have been recognized, and dinner is over. The boss just made a speech, and it’s time for the after-dinner entertainment. But how do you make sure your the festivities will be a tremendous hit for

There’s an art and a science to planning a great Halloween party! And I should know. As a busy Los Angeles magician, and I’ve performed at A LOT of Halloween parties. Whether your party is for adults OR kids, here’s some valuable tips I’ve picked up over the years that will guarantee a great time

I did my first virtual magic shows in spring of 2020, and I quickly learned what worked over Zoom and what didn’t. I realized then that if I was going to succeed in the virtual space, I had to create a show that was made for the medium. Here’s what works (and doesn’t work) in

As a corporate magician, I’ve performed at TONS of virtual meetings. I’ve seen it all, so here’s 10 tips that will help you be a better presenter, host, or attendant in virtual meetings. 1. Mute Yourself Background noise can be distracting, so always mute yourself when you’re not speaking. This will also stop the meeting

If you know a lot of magic tricks but you’ve never performed for an audience, are you a magician? I know lots of amateur magicians who practice every day, but who’ve never performed for an audience that isn’t close family or friends. So many magicians are waiting for the “right trick” before they get up

Occasionally I’ll get a call from an organization or entertainment agency looking to hire multiple magicians for an upcoming event. Most of the time, they’re getting quotes from magicians all over town, and are doing all the legwork themselves. It’s a lot of work! I usually offer to find all of the magicians for them,