Corporate and event magician

Entertain guests at company events, weddings and private parties with close-up or stage magic.

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

Startup cost$500 to $4k

Monthly revenue$800 to $5k

Time needed8+ h/week

First incomeMonths

$500-4k
Side hustle
Out and about

Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.

Official data

38,677 US businesses with employees in this field, +1.6% in a year

NAICS 711510 “Independent artists, writers, and performers”. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023.

What it is

Close-up (walk-around) magic at cocktail hours and receptions, or a stage show for company dinners, holiday parties and fundraisers.

Your first three steps

Record a professional-looking demo reel of close-up and stage work
Introduce yourself to local event planners, wedding venues and caterers with your reel and a one-page rate sheet
Create a simple booking contract with deposit, cancellation and travel terms

Who pays

Companies, event planners, wedding couples, hotels, restaurants and nonprofits hosting events.

How it makes money

Higher booking fee per event, often priced by the hour for walk-around work or as a flat fee for a stage show. Event planners and venues can send repeat work.

Skills that help

Strong close-up and stage magic
Polished, professional presentation
Networking with planners and venues
Handling a mixed adult crowd with confidence

Watch out for

General liability insurance, since corporate clients and venues often require a certificate of insurance
Check your city or county for a local business license and your state's rules on sales tax for services
Use written contracts and deposits to protect against late cancellations
Income can be lumpy, with busy holiday and wedding seasons and quiet gaps

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Everything you need to start: corporate and event magician

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start as a corporate magician?

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your props, stage or close-up gear, insurance, website and promotional materials. These are estimates, so your own costs will depend on your act.

How much can an event magician earn?

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $5,000, depending on how many events you book and your fees. The estimate assumes at least 8 hours of work a week. Income can be lumpy, with busy seasons and quiet gaps.

What rules and paperwork should I check as an event magician?

Check general liability insurance, since corporate clients and venues often want a certificate of insurance. Check your city or county business license and your state's sales tax rules for services. Use written contracts and deposits.