{"id":1382,"date":"2017-05-26T15:42:12","date_gmt":"2017-05-26T14:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.entertainersworldwide.com\/blog\/?p=1382"},"modified":"2017-05-26T15:42:12","modified_gmt":"2017-05-26T14:42:12","slug":"hiring-an-illusionist-tips-advice-and-how-to-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entertainersworldwide.com\/blog\/hiring-an-illusionist-tips-advice-and-how-to-book\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring an Illusionist &#8211; Tips, Advice and How to Book"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entertainersworldwide.com\/profile\/66934\/martin-john---one-of-the-uk-s-premier-close-up-illusionists\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.entertainersworldwide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Martin-John-Close-up-Magician.png\" alt=\"Click here to view Illusionist, Martin John's Profile\" width=\"661\" height=\"452\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you want to keep your guests in suspense and give them a night to remember, an illusionist might be the right type of entertainment for your next event. We have put together this guide for tips and advice when <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entertainersworldwide.com\/entertainers\/stage-illusionists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hiring an illusionist.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>What Types of Events are Illusionists Suitable for?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Due to their elaborate performances, illusionists are more suited to bigger events or venues with a stage or space for performances. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entertainersworldwide.com\/entertainers\/stage-illusionists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">illusionist<\/span><\/a> is, however very versatile and they are suitable for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Birthday Party Entertainment<\/li>\n<li>Wedding Reception Entertainment<\/li>\n<li>Corporate Event Entertainment<\/li>\n<li>Engagement Party Entertainment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>What Does an Illusionist Actually do?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An illusionist is a type of magician that offers big elaborate tricks and illusions that generally involve the help from an assistant. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entertainersworldwide.com\/entertainers\/stage-illusionists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Illusionists<\/span><\/a> will perform high-energy escapes from various situations along with other dramatic illusions and put on quite a performance, getting guests involved.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_686\" style=\"width: 636px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entertainersworldwide.com\/profile\/65467\/matthew-mcgurk---illusionist\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-686\" class=\"size-full wp-image-686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.entertainersworldwide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/matthew-mcgurk-illusionist-for-hire.jpg\" alt=\"Click here to view Matthew McGurk Illusionist's Profile\" width=\"626\" height=\"416\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-686\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Matthew McGurk &#8211; Illusionist from EntertainersWorldwide.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>How Long will Illusionists Perform for?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each individual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entertainersworldwide.com\/entertainers\/stage-illusionists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">illusionist<\/span><\/a> will have their own set routines and performance lengths so it is advisable to check with your chosen performer before booking. Most illusionists will put on a performance that lasts up to an hour or more.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>How Much does an Illusionist Cost?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is quite difficult to give an estimation for how much an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entertainersworldwide.com\/entertainers\/stage-illusionists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">illusionist<\/span><\/a> will cost because it varies greatly depending on many factors. The amount of experience, types of illusions and props will all make a difference to the cost to hire a illusionist.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1385\" style=\"width: 636px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1385\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.entertainersworldwide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/jeremy-allen-illusionist-for-hire.jpg\" alt=\"Click here to view Illusionist, Jeremy Allen's Profile\" width=\"626\" height=\"416\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jeremy Allen &#8211; Illusionist<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>What Should I Ask an Illusionist?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many questions you might want to ask an illusionist before you book so we&#8217;ve put together a list of ideas. Remember these aren&#8217;t exhaustive so if there is something else you would like to enquire about, never be afraid to ask!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you have Public Liability Insurance and can you provide your certificate?<\/li>\n<li>If working solely with children, are you DBS checked? (Formerly CRB checked)<\/li>\n<li>Are you free to perform on the date and time of my event?<\/li>\n<li>How much do you charge? How much deposit is required to book?<\/li>\n<li>What types of illusions do you perform?<\/li>\n<li>Do you get the audience involved in your illusions?<\/li>\n<li>How much space do you need to perform?<\/li>\n<li>Do you need anything for your setup or equipment?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>How Do I Choose an Illusionist?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We make it really easy to choose an illusionist for your event. Simply look through all of the available performers in their own dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entertainersworldwide.com\/entertainers\/stage-illusionists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">&#8220;Illusionists&#8221;<\/span><\/a> category. Each performer has information on their previous experience with a biography and many also include video samples of their performance. Testimonials are also useful to give you peace of mind before booking.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1386\" style=\"width: 636px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1386\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.entertainersworldwide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/adam-and-selena-illusionists-for-hire.jpg\" alt=\"Click here to view Illusionists, Adam and Selena's Profile\" width=\"626\" height=\"416\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1386\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Adam and Selena &#8211; Illusionists<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><b>I&#8217;ve Found an Illusionist! How do I Book?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the advantages of using our entertainment directory at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entertainersworldwide.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">www.EntertainersWorldwide.com<\/span><\/a> is that once you have found an illusionist that you would like to enquire about, you can contact them directly! Simply use the orange &#8220;Contact Direct \/ Request Quote&#8221; and you can ask your chosen performer all of those all important questions!<\/p>\n<p>We do recommend that you also meet face-to-face with your illusionist or via Facetime \/ Skype to make sure they will work with your event and have the necessary credentials.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Any questions?<\/strong> Click here to <a title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entertainersworldwide.com\/p\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CONTACT US<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to keep your guests in suspense and give them a night to remember, an illusionist might be the right type of entertainment for your next event. 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