Children's party magician

Perform fun, age-suited magic shows at birthday parties and school events in your area.

A magician performing a close-up card trick for an audience at a party.

Startup costA$300 to A$1.5k

Monthly revenueA$300 to A$1.5k

Time needed5+ h/week

First incomeWeeks

A$300-1.5k
Side hustle
Out and about

Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.

What it is

A 30 to 45 minute magic show for children's birthday parties, with tricks, audience volunteers, balloon twists or puppets, run from your own kit and travelling to the venue.

Your first three steps

Build a 30 to 40 minute routine and test it on friends' and family's children
Film a short demo video and set up a simple website and social page with prices
Check what local magicians charge and list yourself on party directories and local parent groups

Who pays

Parents booking birthday parties, plus childcare centres, schools and community groups.

How it makes money

A flat booking fee per show, with extras for longer shows, extra characters or add-ons like balloon animals. Weekends are busiest, so some bookings need to be weekend slots.

Skills that help

Sleight of hand and showmanship
Confident with children and parents
Reliable and well organised

Watch out for

Public liability insurance, which many venues and schools ask to see
Working with children checks, check the rules in your state or territory, as schools and centres often require one
Register for an ABN and check when you need to register for GST
Weekend-heavy work, so check it fits around your other commitments

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Everything you need to start: children's party magician

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start as a children's party magician?

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $300 to $1,500, depending on the props, kit and equipment you already have. You travel to venues with your own kit, so premises costs are not usually a factor.

How much can a children's party magician make?

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $1,500, depending on how many parties you book and your pricing. The work is weekend-heavy, so check it fits around your other commitments.

What checks and insurance do I need to consider as a party magician?

Check public liability insurance, which many venues and schools ask to see. Check working with children check rules in your state or territory, as schools and centres often require one. Also check ABN registration and when GST registration applies.