I was very impressed with the table decorations at an event in London last night. Very often there is a large floral arrangement in the middle of the table with a Roman candle or two for good measure. Whenever I turn up for a wedding, anniversary, birthday or other party and see huge floral arrangements of the kind Cheryl Cole would have tattooed on herself, my heart sinks. This is what they had on the tables last night…. [Read More]

Booking a magician for a corporate event?

How many guests can I entertain at an event?

This is a question should be asked more than I am as it is very important. There is no exact formula and it will vary depending on the format of the event and the specific timings.

Bad:
I’ve been booked for 45 tables during a 3 course meal, 1000 people during a drinks reception and 30 people for two hours… [Read More]

It’s TV talent show time again! However, why do magicians have a hard time impressing the judges on Britain’s Got Talent?

There’s a few reasons but I’ll concentrate on the main one. The performer has 90 seconds to impress the judges in their audition…. [Read More]

This was the way someone introduced themselves to me at a network meeting. Not your average greeting but a bold and powerful one nonetheless.

Since that meeting, I’ve thought about the question and how important it is. It is no use being great at something or producing a product you like if nobody has a need for it…. [Read More]

Any magicians will tell you they are perfect for every event. It says it on their business cards and websites. However, sometimes it really isn’t the case and I will pass on the event to someone else…. [Read More]

Some years ago, I thought it would be good to team up with a couple of other entertainers. I had worked with each of them before and thought they were both fantastic at what they did. They were also really nice people. … [Read More]