Close-Up magician for corporate events
Entertain guests at functions, weddings and work events with close-up and stage magic.
- A$500-3k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
Magic for adult audiences: walking close-up magic between courses or at cocktail hours, or a short stage show at conferences, Christmas parties and weddings.
Your first three steps
- Put together a tight 15 to 20 minute adult-audience routine and a walk-around set
- Make a professional demo reel and a simple website with testimonials
- Contact event planners, function venues and wedding suppliers in your city with your showreel
Who pays
Event planners, corporate offices, venues, wedding couples and hospitality businesses.
How it makes money
A booking fee per event, often charged by the hour for close-up work or as a set fee for a stage show. Repeat bookings and referrals from planners and venues are the main source of work.
Skills that help
- Polished close-up and stage magic
- Comfortable talking to strangers
- Professional presentation and communication
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, as corporate clients and venues often require a certificate
- Use written contracts covering fees, deposits, cancellations and travel
- Register for an ABN and check when GST registration applies
- Work can be uneven and busiest around Christmas, so plan for quieter months
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Everything you need to start: close-up magician for corporate events
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start as a corporate event magician?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $3,000, depending on your props, presentation and any promotional materials. Costs vary with how polished a close-up and stage act you want to offer.
How much can a corporate magician make?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $3,500, depending on how many events you book and your fees. Work can be uneven and busiest around Christmas, so plan for quieter months.
What should I check before taking corporate magic bookings?
Check public liability insurance, as corporate clients and venues often ask for a certificate. Use written contracts covering fees, deposits, cancellations and travel. Also check ABN registration and when GST registration applies to your income.
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